What does “cloud computing” refer to?
a) Storing data in physical hard drives
b) Running applications on remote servers via the internet
c) Using local servers to store data
d) Running applications on personal computers only
Which of the following is a type of cloud service model?
a) SaaS
b) IaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the above
Which of the following is an example of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
b) Microsoft Office 365
c) Google App Engine
d) Dropbox
Which of the following cloud service models allows customers to rent virtualized computing resources like servers and storage?
a) SaaS
b) PaaS
c) IaaS
d) DaaS
What does SaaS stand for?
a) Software as a Service
b) Security as a Service
c) Storage as a Service
d) System as a Service
Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?
a) Scalability
b) High initial capital investment
c) Limited accessibility
d) No security concerns
What is virtualization in the context of cloud computing?
a) Creating virtual versions of physical resources such as servers
b) Using only physical servers for computing tasks
c) Running cloud applications on personal computers
d) Storing data on physical hard drives
Which of the following is a type of virtualization?
a) Network virtualization
b) Server virtualization
c) Storage virtualization
d) All of the above
What is a virtual machine (VM)?
a) A physical server
b) A software emulation of a physical computer
c) A cloud storage platform
d) A type of database system
Which cloud deployment model is used by multiple organizations with shared interests but distinct control requirements?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud
Which of the following is a characteristic of public cloud?
a) Limited scalability
b) Resources are shared among multiple customers
c) Only one organization has access to resources
d) Requires on-site hardware
What is the main purpose of virtualization in data centers?
a) To reduce the number of physical servers
b) To increase data security
c) To reduce the cost of cloud services
d) To store data in physical storage devices
Which of the following cloud computing service models provides a platform for developing, running, and managing applications?
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) DaaS
Which of the following is an example of a public cloud service provider?
a) Microsoft Azure
b) Google Cloud
c) AWS
d) All of the above
What is the benefit of a hybrid cloud model?
a) It combines both private and public cloud features
b) It offers limited scalability
c) It restricts access to public services
d) It only uses private resources
What does the “elasticity” feature in cloud computing refer to?
a) The ability to store unlimited data
b) The ability to scale resources up or down as needed
c) The ability to access resources without an internet connection
d) The ability to create virtual machines instantly
Which of the following is a risk associated with cloud computing?
a) Increased scalability
b) Data privacy and security concerns
c) Unlimited storage
d) High resource availability
Which of the following best describes a private cloud?
a) Cloud infrastructure is shared between multiple organizations
b) Cloud resources are dedicated to a single organization
c) Cloud services are provided over the public internet
d) It is an open-source cloud platform
Which of the following is an example of a virtualized service in a data center?
a) Virtualized servers
b) Virtualized storage
c) Virtualized networks
d) All of the above
Which type of cloud computing service is used for providing software applications on demand?
a) IaaS
b) PaaS
c) SaaS
d) DaaS
Which of the following is the major advantage of using cloud computing over traditional on-premise infrastructure?
a) Higher upfront cost
b) Lower scalability
c) Lower maintenance costs
d) More complex security management
What is the function of a cloud broker?
a) To provide cloud services to customers
b) To help customers choose the right cloud providers and services
c) To develop cloud applications
d) To store data in cloud databases
Which of the following virtualization technologies is used to create and manage virtual machines?
a) VMware
b) Docker
c) Kubernetes
d) OpenStack
Which type of virtualization separates operating systems from physical hardware?
a) Desktop virtualization
b) Server virtualization
c) Application virtualization
d) Network virtualization
What is “containerization” in cloud computing?
a) The process of running multiple applications on one server
b) The use of virtual machines to run applications
c) The use of containers to isolate applications and their dependencies
d) The process of securing cloud networks
Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud storage services?
a) Increased hardware cost
b) Limited storage capacity
c) Accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection
d) High data security risks
What is the role of a hypervisor in virtualization?
a) To manage virtual machines on a physical server
b) To provide software applications for virtual machines
c) To store data in virtual machines
d) To monitor the performance of virtual machines
Which of the following is the most suitable type of cloud for organizations with strict data privacy requirements?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud
What is one major difference between cloud computing and traditional computing?
a) Cloud computing requires high upfront costs
b) Cloud computing allows resources to be accessed over the internet
c) Cloud computing only allows local processing
d) Traditional computing uses virtual machines
Which of the following is an example of a hybrid cloud solution?
a) Using both private cloud and public cloud together
b) Using only a public cloud
c) Using only a private cloud
d) Using a local server and a public cloud for computing tasks
Which of the following is a benefit of virtualization for IT administrators?
a) Reduced server utilization
b) Easier management of hardware resources
c) Higher energy consumption
d) Decreased flexibility
Which of the following is a type of cloud storage?
a) Dropbox
b) Google Drive
c) OneDrive
d) All of the above
