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What is the primary goal of Pay-for-use Pricing Business Model in Utility Computing?

To solve the resource utilization problem (correct)
To ensure high system availability
To optimize network characterization
To manage cluster nodes

Which of the following is NOT a risk in a Utility Computing (UC) world?

Load balancing (correct)
Data security
Partner competency
Data backup

According to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, what does Cloud Computing enable?

Optimization of network characterization
Access to a shared pool of computing resources (correct)
Ensuring high system availability
Management of cluster nodes

What is the primary purpose of defining an SLA in a UC world?

To get value from charge back (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a utility computing payment model?

Load balancing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of system admins in capacity planning for Utility Computing?

Solving the resource utilization problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of load balancing in grid computing?

It distributes workload across multiple computing resources for optimal resource utilization and high availability. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary function of cluster nodes in grid computing?

To work together as a single system to provide high computational power and availability. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does network characterization in grid computing involve?

It involves determining the network's capacity and capabilities for data transfer. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does grid computing contribute to system availability?

By harnessing unused processing cycles of all computers in a network for solving problems too intensive for any stand-alone machine. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind utility computing in grid computing?

Providing access to computational capabilities like a utility service such as electricity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Utility Computing that distinguishes it from traditional computational resource acquisition models?

The billing structure based on specific usage rather than a flat rate (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Utility Computing seek to meet fluctuating customer needs?

By dynamically adjusting computational resources based on usage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does virtualization play in Utility Computing?

It enables the dynamic allocation of resources based on usage (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the pay-per-use model of Utility Computing benefit customers?

It allows for low or no initial cost to acquire resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Utility Computing relate to system availability?

It maintains high availability by dynamically adjusting resources based on usage (C) Signup and view all the answers

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