AZ-900 1.2: Describing Cloud Computing Flashcards
Which of the following is a common misconception about cloud computing?
a) Cloud computing is always expensive.
b) The cloud is a single entity maintained by a single vendor.
c) Cloud computing is only for large corporations.
d) The cloud is primarily used for data storage.
b) The cloud is a single entity maintained by a single vendor.
1.2.1
According to Microsoft’s definition, cloud computing involves the delivery of computing services over which medium?
a) Local area network
b) Satellite
c) The Internet
d) Physical hard drives
c) The Internet
1.2.1
What is meant by the term “on-demand” in the context of cloud computing?
a) Services are delivered only when requested by the provider
b) Services can be used whenever needed without setting up infrastructure
c) Services are only available at certain times of day
d) Services require advanced booking
b) Services can be used whenever needed without setting up infrastructure
1.2.1
Which of the following is NOT a key benefit of cloud computing mentioned in the source?
a) Faster innovation
b) Flexible resources
c) Increased upfront costs
d) Economies of scale
c) Increased upfront costs
1.2.1
What is a major advantage of cloud computing regarding resource management?
a) Having to purchase physical equipment
b) Being able to scale up and down resources instantly
c) Having to maintain your own data center
d) Being locked into long-term contracts
b) Being able to scale up and down resources instantly
1.2.1
According to the source, how can cloud computing contribute to cost efficiency?
a) By requiring large upfront investments
b) By paying only for what you use
c) By increasing the need for physical hardware
d) By making all services free
b) By paying only for what you use
1.2.1
What is true about the physical location of cloud resources?
a) They are stored only on your personal computer
b) They are in a single data center
c) They are stored in a network of servers around the world
d) They must be physically located within your business
c) They are stored in a network of servers around the world
1.2.1
What is a key aspect of cloud computing in terms of access?
a) Access only available during business hours
b) Access is limited to specific devices
c) Access is only available in certain countries
d) Access applications and data from anywhere with an internet connection
d) Access applications and data from anywhere with an internet connection
1.2.1
It is emphasized that the cloud is a __________ form of computing.
a) centralized
b) decentralized
c) localized
d) singular
b) decentralized
1.2.1
Cloud computing is described as involving:
a) a single vendor providing services.
b) multiple vendors running multiple networked resources.
c) only software-based solutions
d) primarily data storage on local devices.
b) multiple vendors running multiple networked resources.
1.2.1
Why is understanding the shared responsibility model crucial in cloud computing?
a) It helps in choosing the most cost-effective cloud service.
b) It clarifies the roles and responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer, ensuring smooth operations and reduced risks.
c) It allows for better marketing strategies for cloud services.
d) It enables cloud providers to charge higher fees
b) It clarifies the roles and responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer, ensuring smooth operations and reduced risks.
1.2.2
According to the shared responsibility model, who is always responsible for physical security of the data center?
a) The customer
b) The cloud provider
c) Both the cloud provider and the customer
d) It varies depending on the service type.
b) The cloud provider
1.2.2
What responsibilities are always managed by the customer, regardless of the cloud service type?
a) Physical hosts, physical networks, and physical data center facilities.
b) Managing access to information and data, the devices cloud services run on, and user accounts.
c) Applications, network controls, and operating system management
d) All of the above.
b) Managing access to information and data, the devices cloud services run on, and user accounts.
1.2.2
Which of the following is NOT an area of responsibility that varies based on the cloud service type?
a) Managing applications
b) Managing network controls
c) Managing access to physical hosts
d) Managing operating systems
c) Managing access to physical hosts
1.2.2
Which cloud service type offloads most responsibilities to the cloud vendor?
a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Software as a Service (SaaS)
d) On-premises
c) Software as a Service (SaaS)
1.2.2
Which cloud service type gives the customer the most responsibility?
a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Software as a Service (SaaS)
d) On-premises
a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
1.2.2
In an on-premises computing model, who is responsible for managing the entire stack?
a) The cloud provider
b) The customer
c) Both the cloud provider and customer share the responsibility
d) It depends on the type of application.
b) The customer
1.2.2
What is one of the main benefits of the shared responsibility model from a privacy perspective?
a) It allows the cloud provider to access the data.
b) It ensures that only the customer has access to data stored in the cloud.
c) It makes it easier for hackers to access cloud data.
d) It eliminates the need for data privacy policies.
b) It ensures that only the customer has access to data stored in the cloud.
1.2.2
The shared responsibility model enables the customer to choose:
a) The color of the servers in the datacenter.
b) How much they want to be responsible for versus how much they want the cloud vendor to handle.
c) The physical location of the datacenter.
d) The brand of hardware used.
b) How much they want to be responsible for versus how much they want the cloud vendor to handle.
1.2.2
What does the shared responsibility model help to reduce?
a) Cloud adoption rates
b) The need for cloud services
c) Confusion and potential security gaps
d) The cost of cloud services
c) Confusion and potential security gaps
1.2.2
Which of the following best describes a private cloud?
a) A cloud environment available to the general public.
b) A cloud environment used by a single organization.
c) A cloud environment that combines public and private resources.
d) A cloud environment managed by a third-party vendor.
b) A cloud environment used by a single organization.
1.2.3
What is a primary advantage of a private cloud?
a) Low upfront cost.
b) High flexibility with a wide variety of managed resources.
c) Increased security and privacy.
d) Minimal management overhead.
c) Increased security and privacy.
1.2.3
What is a significant drawback of a private cloud?
a) Lack of security.
b) Shared tenancy with other users.
c) High upfront cost and management overhead.
d) Limited flexibility.
c) High upfront cost and management overhead.
1.2.3
Which of the following best describes a public cloud?
a) A cloud environment used by only one organization.
b) A cloud environment that combines public and private resources.
c) A cloud environment built and maintained by a third-party provider and available to the public.
d) A cloud environment managed internally by an organization.
c) A cloud environment built and maintained by a third-party provider and available to the public.
1.2.3
