Exam Compass - Cloud Computing Quiz Flashcards
A type of cloud infrastructure available solely for a single organization is known as:
Public cloud
Community cloud
Hybrid cloud
Private cloud
Private cloud
Which of the following answers refers to a cloud computing delivery model in which cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by the general public?
Hybrid cloud
Private cloud
Community cloud
Public cloud
Public cloud
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
True
Which cloud infrastructure type would be the most suitable for a group of organizations sharing common interests?
Public cloud
Community cloud
Private cloud
Hybrid cloud
Community cloud
Which of the answers listed below 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?
SaaS
DaaS
PaaS
IaaS
IaaS
A cloud computing service model offering remote access to applications based on monthly or annual subscription fee is called:
PaaS
SaaS
IaaS
DaaS
SaaS
Which cloud service model would provide the best solution for a web developer intending to create a web app?
DaaS
SaaS
PaaS
IaaS
PaaS
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
False
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
False
Which of the terms listed below refers to a cloud computing feature that allows for automatic allocation of computing resources in proportion with the demand?
Rapid elasticity
Measured service
On-demand self-service
Resource pooling
Rapid elasticity