Cloud Computing Architectures MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 20, 2024

What is the primary function of cloud computing architecture? A) To provide local storage solutions B) To deliver computing resources over the internet C) To enhance desktop applications D) To limit access to software Answer: B) To deliver computing resources over the internet Which model allows users to access software applications via the internet? A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) B) Platform as a Service (PaaS) C) Software as a Service (SaaS) D) Network as a Service (NaaS) Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS) What does Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provide? A) Pre-built applications for end users B) Virtualized computing resources over the internet C) Development frameworks for software creation D) Data storage solutions exclusively Answer: B) Virtualized computing resources over the internet Which of the following is an example of Platform as a Service (PaaS)? A) Google Drive B) Microsoft Azure C) Amazon EC2 D) Salesforce Answer: B) Microsoft Azure What does a multi-cloud strategy involve? A) Using only one cloud service provider B) Integrating services from multiple cloud providers C) Storing data solely on local servers D) Focusing on private cloud solutions only Answer: B) Integrating services from multiple cloud providers Which architecture allows for dynamic resource allocation based on demand? A) Fixed architecture B) Elastic architecture C) Static architecture D) Distributed architecture Answer: B) Elastic architecture What is the primary benefit of cloud-native architecture? A) Increased hardware requirements B) Faster deployment and scalability C) Limited interoperability D) Higher maintenance costs Answer: B) Faster deployment and scalability Which of the following describes a serverless architecture? A) Users must manage servers B) Automatic scaling and management of backend services C) Fixed server capacity D) Dependence on local servers Answer: B) Automatic scaling and management of backend services What is the role of APIs in cloud computing architectures? A) To limit data access B) To facilitate communication between services C) To enhance hardware performance D) To store data locally Answer: B) To facilitate communication between services Which type of cloud deployment model is used by a single organization? A) Public cloud B) Private cloud C) Hybrid cloud D) Community cloud Answer: B) Private cloud What characterizes a hybrid cloud model? A) Exclusively using on-premises resources B) Integration of public and private cloud services C) Use of only public cloud resources D) Focus on single-vendor solutions Answer: B) Integration of public and private cloud services What is a primary security concern in cloud computing architectures? A) Limited access to data B) Data breaches and unauthorized access C) Decreased data availability D) Simplified regulatory compliance Answer: B) Data breaches and unauthorized access Which cloud service model allows developers to build applications without managing the underlying infrastructure? A) IaaS B) PaaS C) SaaS D) DaaS Answer: B) PaaS What is the function of a cloud management platform? A) To restrict cloud usage B) To provide tools for managing cloud resources C) To eliminate the need for cloud services D) To limit application deployment Answer: B) To provide tools for managing cloud resources Which of the following is an advantage of cloud computing architecture? A) High upfront costs B) Scalability and flexibility C) Dependence on physical infrastructure D) Limited resource availability Answer: B) Scalability and flexibility What does virtualization enable in cloud computing architectures? A) Increased hardware costs B) Creation of multiple virtual machines on a single physical server C) Exclusively physical server management D) Limited scalability options Answer: B) Creation of multiple virtual machines on a single physical server Which architecture is designed to handle failover and redundancy? A) Monolithic architecture B) Fault-tolerant architecture C) Static architecture D) Simple architecture Answer: B) Fault-tolerant architecture What is a primary characteristic of microservices architecture? A) Single, large applications B) Modular design with independent services C) Tight coupling of services D) Lack of scalability Answer: B) Modular design with independent services Which of the following describes the “pay-as-you-go” pricing model in cloud computing? A) Fixed monthly fees B) Charging based on actual usage C) High upfront costs D) Limited flexibility in spending Answer: B) Charging based on actual usage What does a Content Delivery Network (CDN) do in cloud architecture? A) Reduces bandwidth usage B) Speeds up content delivery by caching it at various locations C) Limits data access to users D) Focuses solely on data storage Answer: B) Speeds up content delivery by caching it at various locations Which component is critical for achieving cloud scalability? A) Fixed server configurations B) Load balancers C) Local storage solutions D) Single-server architecture Answer: B) Load balancers What is a disadvantage of public cloud models? A) Limited scalability B) Shared resources with other tenants C) Increased data privacy D) High customization options Answer: B) Shared resources with other tenants Which cloud architecture is best for data analysis and processing large datasets? A) Monolithic architecture B) Distributed architecture C) Static architecture D) Simple architecture Answer: B) Distributed architecture What does the term “cloud bursting” refer to? A) Overloading a single server B) Using a public cloud to handle overflow traffic from a private cloud C) Decreasing cloud resource allocation D) Limiting access to cloud services Answer: B) Using a public cloud to handle overflow traffic from a private cloud Which of the following best describes “data sovereignty”? A) Data ownership by multiple parties B) Compliance with local laws regarding data storage and processing C) Decreased data security D) Limiting data access to international users Answer: B) Compliance with local laws regarding data storage and processing What is the main purpose of a cloud service broker? A) To restrict access to cloud services B) To manage and integrate multiple cloud services C) To eliminate the need for cloud providers D) To increase costs for users Answer: B) To manage and integrate multiple cloud services Which of the following describes a “serverless” model in cloud computing? A) Users must manage all servers B) Automatic scaling and management without server provisioning C) Fixed server configurations D) Exclusively on-premises solutions Answer: B) Automatic scaling and management without server provisioning What is a common use case for edge computing in cloud architectures? A) Centralized data processing B) Reducing latency by processing data closer to the source C) Limited data collection D) Solely local computing Answer: B) Reducing latency by processing data closer to the source Which type of cloud deployment model is shared by multiple organizations with similar needs? A) Public cloud B) Private cloud C) Community cloud D) Hybrid cloud Answer: C) Community cloud What is a significant trend in cloud computing architecture? A) Decreased focus on automation B) Increased integration of AI and machine learning C) Limited development of cloud-native applications D) Return to traditional IT models Answer: B) Increased integration of AI and machine learning Which architecture allows applications to be built in smaller, manageable components? A) Monolithic architecture B) Microservices architecture C) Static architecture D) Distributed architecture Answer: B) Microservices architecture What does “cloud governance” refer to? A) Managing hardware resources B) Establishing policies and standards for cloud usage C) Eliminating cloud services D) Focusing solely on security Answer: B) Establishing policies and standards for cloud usage Which of the following is an example of a cloud database service? A) Oracle Database B) Microsoft SQL Server C) Amazon RDS D) MySQL Server Answer: C) Amazon RDS What is the role of orchestration in cloud computing? A) Managing multiple cloud services and automating workflows B) Limiting access to cloud resources C) Focusing solely on manual processes D) Reducing cloud service options Answer: A) Managing multiple cloud services and automating workflows Which of the following best describes “disaster recovery” in cloud architectures? A) Prevention of data loss B) Process for restoring services after a failure C) Limiting data backups D) Increased hardware costs Answer: B) Process for restoring services after a failure

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