12 Questions
What is the key benefit of the cloud for organizations?
Elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet
What does the text state about the cloud's capacity for unpredictable demand?
The cloud automatically adjusts to meet unpredictable demand
What is one of the key benefits of the cloud's pooled resources according to the text?
Economies of scale
What is the key difference between the cloud and the mainframe era described in the text?
Cloud provides elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet
What is the key characteristic of the mainframe era described in the text?
Large-scale high-speed centralized computers
What is the main difference between the cloud and the mainframe era according to the text?
The cloud provides elastic leasing of pooled computer resources over the Internet
What was the key characteristic of the Client-Server Era?
Users could send requests across the Internet to servers.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why organizations prefer the cloud?
Enhanced control and visibility of security and disaster preparedness.
What is the primary reason when the cloud might not make sense for an organization?
When law or industry practice requires physical control or possession of data.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Cloud Computing Era?
Access is limited to personal computers (PCs) and thin clients.
What does the growth of Amazon Web Services (AWS) revenue suggest?
Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud computing solutions.
Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the preference for cloud computing?
Availability of high-speed internet connections at affordable prices.
Explore the efficient storage capacity solutions offered by cloud computing in this quiz focused on Chapter 6 of ISM 310. Learn about leasing storage, automatic data uploading, cost savings, power efficiency, and more. Test your knowledge on how cloud solutions can optimize storage needs.
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