cloud computing flashcards

Question 1

What are the main components of IT Infrastructure?

Answer 1

Hardware, Software, Networks, Databases, People, and Procedures.

Question 2

What are IT Services?

Answer 2

Developing IS, managing security, risk, and data.

Question 3

What is the definition of cloud computing?

Answer 3

Access to computing resources (hardware/software) via the internet.

Question 4

What are key features of cloud computing?

Answer 4

On-demand self-service, efficient resource use, fault tolerance, redundancy, and scalability.

Question 5

What are virtualized servers?

Answer 5

Divides physical servers into virtual servers.

Question 6

What are server farms?

Answer 6

Large-scale networked servers in data centers.

Question 7

What is a public cloud?

Answer 7

Cloud services available to the general public (e.g., Amazon EC2).

Question 8

What is a private cloud?

Answer 8

Cloud services exclusive to one organization.

Question 9

What is a hybrid cloud?

Answer 9

Combination of public and private clouds.

Question 10

What is a multicloud environment?

Answer 10

Use of cloud services from multiple vendors.

Question 11

What is a vertical cloud?

Answer 11

Cloud services optimized for specific industries (e.g., automotive).

Question 12

What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

Answer 12

Provides physical infrastructure like CPU and storage (e.g., Amazon EC2).

Question 13

What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

Answer 13

Provides application development platforms (e.g., Google App Engine).

Question 14

What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?

Answer 14

Provides complete business applications for end users (e.g., Google Docs, Salesforce).

Question 15

What is Function as a Service (FaaS)?

Answer 15

Executes specific functions (e.g., AWS Lambda).

Question 16

What is Security as a Service (SECaaS)?

Answer 16

Provides cloud-based security solutions (e.g., AWS Cloud Security).

Question 17

What are three benefits of cloud computing?

Answer 17

Improved accessibility, cost savings, and flexibility.

Question 18

What are key risks of cloud computing?

Answer 18

Legacy system integration, reliability, privacy, and security concerns.

Question 19

What are the “Big Three” cloud vendors?

Answer 19

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Question 20

What are web services?

Answer 20

Services available over the internet using standardized formats.

Question 21

What is Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)?

Answer 21

A framework that allows different services to interact and share data.

Question 22

Exam Question: Explain the key features of cloud computing.

Answer 22

On-demand self-service, fault tolerance, scalability, redundancy, and grid computing.

Question 23

Exam Question: Compare public, private, and hybrid clouds.

Answer 23

Public: Accessible to everyone. Private: Exclusive to one organization. Hybrid: Combines both.

Question 24

Exam Question: What are the different types of cloud computing services?

Answer 24

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS, SECaaS. Examples include Amazon EC2, Google App Engine, and AWS Lambda.

Question 25

Exam Question: Discuss the primary benefits and concerns of cloud computing.

Answer 25

Benefits: Scalability, cost savings. Concerns: Security risks, legacy systems, and privacy.