Cloud Computing

Question 1

What is cloud computing?

Answer 1

The use of a remote server hosted on the internet to store, manage and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

Question 2

What are the advantages of cloud computing?

Answer 2

• File changes appear online instantly
• Many staff members can collaborate simultaneously
• Potentially available on demand everywhere
• Can be accessed using mobile devices

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?

Answer 3

• Cloud could be hacked
• Intellectual property stolen
• Digital rights management issue
• Requires access to the internet at all times
• Cloud servers may fail
• Virus infection of the system / software