[EASY] U1-1: Introducing the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Deployment Options Flashcards
What enables the existence of cloud technology?
a) Hardware limitations
b) Internet connection
c) Software compatibility
d) Server maintenance
b) Internet connection
Cloud technology relies on the Internet to access resources located in different locations. The Internet enables devices to connect and access near infinite resources available in the cloud.
What does cloud computing deliver over the Internet?
a) Physical devices
b) Unlimited storage capacity
c) Computing resources
d) Utility services
c) Computing resources
Cloud computing provides applications, platforms, data storage, operating systems, and other computing resources over the Internet. Users can access and utilize these resources remotely without the need for physical devices.
How do you access cloud services?
a) Through physical devices only
b) Via a direct connection to the server
c) With a subscription fee and an internet connection
d) By maintaining your own infrastructure
c) With a subscription fee and an internet connection
To access cloud services, users need to pay a regular subscription fee to a third-party provider and have an internet connection. This allows them to consume the desired cloud services without the need for maintaining personal infrastructure.
How is cloud computing subscription similar to home utilities?
a) Both require physical devices for access
b) Both involve payment on a subscription basis
c) Both rely on direct usage for payment
d) Both require maintaining personal infrastructure
b) Both involve payment on a subscription basis
Similar to how you pay for home utilities like water and electricity on a subscription basis, cloud computing also requires regular subscription payments to access and utilize the computing resources provided by a third-party provider.
What is the advantage of the cloud computing model?
a) Unlimited server resources
b) Lower subscription fees
c) Complete control over the infrastructure
d) Instant access and pay for direct usage
d) Instant access and pay for direct usage
The advantage of the cloud computing model is that users can subscribe to the specific computing resources they need, access them almost instantly, and only pay for the actual direct usage. This provides flexibility and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional on-premise models.
Which benefit of cloud computing allows you to easily adjust resources based on workload requirements?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Security
d) Innovation
a) Elasticity
Elasticity in cloud computing refers to the ability to scale up or down resources quickly to meet fluctuating workload requirements. It allows businesses to efficiently allocate resources based on demand.
Which benefit of cloud computing enables businesses to respond rapidly to changing market conditions?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Security
d) Innovation
b) Agility
Agility in cloud computing allows businesses to set up and react quickly to changing market conditions and business needs. It enables organizations to adapt and respond promptly to new opportunities or challenges.
Which benefit of cloud computing focuses on improving compliance, data protection, and risk mitigation?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Security
d) Innovation
c) Security
Security in cloud computing involves continuous security updates to improve compliance, protect data, and mitigate risks. Cloud providers often invest in robust security measures to safeguard customer data.
Which benefit of cloud computing emphasizes the ability to adopt new technologies quickly and simplify IT’s role?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Security
d) Innovation
d) Innovation
Innovation in cloud computing enables organizations to rapidly adopt new technologies, facilitating faster and more efficient innovation. It also helps simplify the role of IT by leveraging cloud services for various functionalities.
Which benefit of cloud computing provides 24/7 system access from anywhere and on any device?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Security
d) Availability
d) Availability
Availability in cloud computing ensures constant access to cloud systems, allowing users to connect and utilize the services anytime and from any location or device.
Which benefit of cloud computing focuses on cost-effectiveness and minimizing hardware and IT costs?
a) Elasticity
b) Agility
c) Affordability
d) Innovation
c) Affordability
Affordability in cloud computing allows organizations to only pay for what they use, reducing hardware and IT costs. It offers cost flexibility by aligning expenses with actual resource consumption.
In which type of cloud do customers share the resources of the server?
a) Public Cloud
b) Private Cloud
c) Hybrid Cloud
a) Public Cloud
In a public cloud, customers share the resources of the server, allowing for efficient utilization and cost savings.
What ensures that a customer’s data and applications are hidden from other customers in a public cloud?
a) Multi-tenant server
b) Private Cloud
c) Hybrid Cloud
a) Multi-tenant server
A multi-tenant server in a public cloud ensures that each customer’s data and applications are isolated and kept private.
Why is the public cloud often considered the most affordable and efficient solution?
a) Shared resources
b) Dedicated server ownership
c) On-premise solutions
a) Shared resources
The public cloud’s utilization of shared resources leads to cost savings and efficient resource allocation.
Who owns the server and is responsible for maintenance in a private cloud?
a) Third-party provider
b) Customer
c) SAP
a) Third-party provider
In a private cloud, a third-party provider owns the server and takes care of maintenance tasks.
In a hybrid cloud, what can customers leverage to develop and host cloud-native integrations and applications?
a) SAP Business Technology Platform
b) Public Cloud
c) Private Cloud
a) SAP Business Technology Platform
Customers can use the SAP Business Technology Platform to develop and host cloud-native integrations and applications in a hybrid cloud environment.
Which cloud computing service model eliminates the expense of hardware acquisition, provisioning and maintenance, software licensing, and installation and support?
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) eliminates the need for customers to invest in hardware, software licenses, installation, and maintenance. The SaaS provider takes care of everything, and customers can access applications over the internet without the need for additional hardware or software.
Which cloud computing service model provides a cloud platform and tools to help developers build and deploy cloud applications?
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) offers a cloud platform and development tools that enable developers to build, test, and deploy cloud applications. With PaaS, developers can focus on application development while the underlying infrastructure is managed by the provider.
Which cloud computing service model allows companies to “rent” computing resources on a pay-per-use basis?
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) enables companies to rent computing resources, including servers, storage, and networks, on a pay-per-use basis. This allows organizations to scale resources as needed without the need for upfront infrastructure investments.
Which cloud computing service model hosts servers, storage, and other virtualized computing resources?
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) involves the hosting of servers, storage, and other virtualized computing resources by a third-party provider. Customers can access and manage these resources over the internet without the need for physical infrastructure ownership.
Which SAP cloud service falls under the Software as a Service (SaaS) model?
a) SAP SuccessFactors
b) SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
c) SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC)
a) SAP SuccessFactors
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software offered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. It allows customers to access and utilize HCM applications without the need for on-premise installation or infrastructure management.
Which SAP solution provides dedicated, individually designed private cloud hosting and a comprehensive suite of cloud managed services?
a) SAP SuccessFactors
b) SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC)
c) SAP Fieldglass
b) SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC)
SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC) offers dedicated, individually designed private cloud hosting with a comprehensive suite of cloud managed services. It provides control similar to an on-premise deployment and includes services such as backups, patching, provisioning, upgrades, and infrastructure monitoring in a private cloud environment.
Which SAP solution is a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solution that helps manage employee performance, compensation planning, and learning?
a) SAP SuccessFactors
b) SAP Fieldglass
c) SAP Ariba
a) SAP SuccessFactors
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solution that offers tools for managing employee performance, including performance management, goal-setting, compensation planning, onboarding and offboarding, learning, and more.
Which SAP solution is a cloud-based marketplace for business-to-business transactions, where buyers and suppliers can connect and do business?
a) SAP SuccessFactors
b) SAP Fieldglass
c) SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba is a cloud-based marketplace for business-to-business transactions. It runs the Ariba Network, providing a platform for buyers and suppliers to connect, find each other, and conduct business transactions within one network.
Which SAP solution is a cloud-based travel, expense, and invoice management solution that helps streamline spending processes?
a) SAP SuccessFactors
b) SAP Fieldglass
c) SAP Concur
c) SAP Concur
SAP Concur is a cloud-based solution that simplifies and automates travel, expense, and invoice management processes. It helps businesses run efficiently by streamlining spending processes.