CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 - Cloud Computing Quiz

Question 1

A type of cloud infrastructure available solely for a single organization is known as:

Answer 1

Private cloud

Question 2

Which refers to a cloud computing delivery model in which cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public?

Answer 2

Public cloud

Question 3

A cloud delivery model consisting of two or more interlinked cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) is referred to as a hybrid cloud.

TRUE / FALSE

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Which cloud infrastructure type would be the most suitable for a group of organizations sharing common interests?

Answer 4

Community cloud

Question 5

Which refers to a cloud computing service model in which clients, instead of buying all the hardware and software, purchase computing resources as an outsourced service from suppliers who own and maintain all the necessary equipment and software?

Answer 5

IaaS

Question 6

A cloud computing service model offering remote access to applications based on monthly or annual subscription fee is called:

Answer 6

SaaS

Question 7

Which cloud service model would provide the best solution for a web developer intending to create a web app?

Answer 7

PaaS

Question 8

In cloud computing, the term “Metered service” refers to the cloud provider’s ability to track the computing resources consumers are accessing as well as the amount of resources they are consuming.

It provides transparency for both the provider and consumer and is used, among other applications, for the purpose of billing.

TRUE / FALSE

Answer 8

FALSE

Metered Service = pricing structure where customers are charged based on usage

Question 9

In cloud computing, the term “Measured service” refers to a situation in which gaining access to resources does NOT require a flat fee.

This type of billing model allows consumers to be charged variable rates depending on the exact amount of utilized resources.

TRUE / FALSE

Answer 9

FALSE

Measured Service = delivery model in which a utility provider monitors how much of a particular service each customer consumes within a designated time period

is based on actual usage data collected by the cloud provider

Question 10

Which term refers to a cloud computing feature that allows for automatic allocation of computing resources in proportion with the demand?

Answer 10

Rapid elasticity