Basic Cloud Computing Basics MCQs

What is cloud computing?
A) The delivery of computing services over the internet
B) A type of hardware
C) A software program
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What are the main service models of cloud computing?
A) IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
B) CPU, RAM, and Storage
C) LAN, WAN, and MAN
D) HTTP, FTP, and SMTP
Answer: A

What does IaaS stand for?
A) Infrastructure as a Service
B) Internet as a Service
C) Integration as a Service
D) Information as a Service
Answer: A

What does PaaS stand for?
A) Platform as a Service
B) Performance as a Service
C) Process as a Service
D) Program as a Service
Answer: A

What does SaaS stand for?
A) Software as a Service
B) Security as a Service
C) Storage as a Service
D) Solution as a Service
Answer: A

What is a public cloud?
A) Cloud infrastructure that is available to the general public
B) A private network of cloud services
C) A cloud service owned by a single organization
D) A hybrid of public and private clouds
Answer: A

What is a private cloud?
A) Cloud infrastructure that is exclusively used by a single organization
B) A cloud service available to the public
C) A shared cloud service among multiple organizations
D) A cloud service without any security measures
Answer: A

What is a hybrid cloud?
A) A combination of public and private cloud services
B) A cloud service that is used by multiple organizations
C) A type of cloud with no security features
D) A standalone cloud service
Answer: A

What is the primary benefit of cloud computing?
A) Scalability and flexibility in resource usage
B) Increased hardware costs
C) Limited accessibility
D) Decreased data security
Answer: A

What does elasticity in cloud computing refer to?
A) The ability to scale resources up or down as needed
B) A type of cloud storage
C) A security feature
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What is a cloud service provider (CSP)?
A) A company that offers cloud computing services
B) A type of malware
C) A hardware manufacturer
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What is a virtual machine (VM)?
A) An emulation of a computer system that runs in a cloud environment
B) A type of physical server
C) A software application
D) A networking device
Answer: A

What is cloud storage?
A) A service that allows users to store data on remote servers accessed via the internet
B) A type of software
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is a cloud database?
A) A database that runs on cloud infrastructure
B) A physical database stored on local servers
C) A software program
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What is multi-tenancy in cloud computing?
A) A single instance of software serving multiple customers
B) A type of hardware
C) A network protocol
D) A programming technique
Answer: A

What is a service-level agreement (SLA)?
A) A contract that defines the expected service performance between a provider and a customer
B) A type of cloud service
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is data redundancy in cloud computing?
A) Storing copies of data in multiple locations to ensure availability and reliability
B) A type of software
C) A programming error
D) A networking issue
Answer: A

What is cloud migration?
A) The process of moving data, applications, or other business elements to a cloud environment
B) A type of malware
C) A programming technique
D) A hardware upgrade
Answer: A

What does “pay-as-you-go” pricing mean in cloud services?
A) Paying only for the resources used
B) A flat fee for all services
C) Free access to cloud services
D) Unlimited data storage
Answer: A

What is the primary purpose of cloud security?
A) To protect data and applications hosted in the cloud
B) To increase internet speed
C) To manage hardware resources
D) To write software code
Answer: A

What is the role of an API in cloud computing?
A) To enable communication between different software applications
B) A type of malware
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is the difference between horizontal and vertical scaling in cloud computing?
A) Horizontal scaling adds more machines, while vertical scaling adds more power to existing machines
B) Horizontal scaling is for storage, and vertical scaling is for processing
C) Horizontal scaling is for security, and vertical scaling is for management
D) Horizontal scaling reduces costs, while vertical scaling increases costs
Answer: A

What is a cloud-based application?
A) An application that runs on cloud infrastructure and can be accessed via the internet
B) A software installed on local machines
C) A type of hardware
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What is the purpose of backup and disaster recovery in cloud computing?
A) To protect data from loss and ensure business continuity
B) To increase software performance
C) To write software code
D) To manage hardware resources
Answer: A

What is the concept of serverless computing?
A) A cloud computing model where the cloud provider manages the server infrastructure
B) A type of malware
C) A programming technique
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is the main advantage of using cloud computing for businesses?
A) Cost savings and operational efficiency
B) Increased hardware costs
C) Limited accessibility
D) Decreased data security
Answer: A

What is a content delivery network (CDN)?
A) A network of servers that deliver web content to users based on their geographic location
B) A type of cloud storage
C) A programming technique
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is cloud-native application development?
A) Building applications specifically designed to run in a cloud environment
B) Developing software for local servers
C) A type of malware
D) A programming language
Answer: A

What is the purpose of identity and access management (IAM) in cloud computing?
A) To ensure that only authorized users have access to cloud resources
B) To manage hardware resources
C) To write software code
D) To increase internet speed
Answer: A

What is a cloud brokerage?
A) A service that helps users select and manage cloud services from multiple providers
B) A type of malware
C) A hardware component
D) A programming technique
Answer: A

What is a cloud service marketplace?
A) An online platform where users can buy and sell cloud services
B) A type of hardware
C) A programming language
D) A networking protocol
Answer: A

What is the function of load balancing in cloud computing?
A) Distributing workloads across multiple resources to optimize performance
B) A type of security measure
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is the purpose of cloud monitoring?
A) To track the performance and availability of cloud services and applications
B) To increase storage capacity
C) To write software code
D) To manage hardware resources
Answer: A

What is a cloud architect?
A) A professional responsible for designing cloud solutions and infrastructure
B) A type of malware
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What does the term “latency” refer to in cloud computing?
A) The delay before data transfer begins following an instruction
B) A type of malware
C) A programming technique
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is the purpose of API gateways in cloud services?
A) To manage and control access to APIs for different applications
B) A type of malware
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is a cloud workload?
A) A specific task or application running in the cloud
B) A type of hardware
C) A programming language
D) A security protocol
Answer: A

What is an edge computing in relation to cloud computing?
A) Processing data closer to the source of data generation to reduce latency
B) A type of cloud service
C) A programming technique
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

What is the purpose of multi-cloud strategies?
A) To use services from multiple cloud providers to reduce risk and increase flexibility
B) A type of malware
C) A programming language
D) A hardware component
Answer: A

 

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