Topic 21 - Features of online systems

Question 1

What is cloud storage?

Answer 1

Cloud storage = is a method of storage where data is stored on remote server, rather than on the user’s local computer or in an organisation’s own data centre

Question 2

Where is cloud computing and software stored?

Answer 2

Similarly, in cloud computing, software is stored on remote servers and accessed by users via their browser

Question 3

What is a personal use of cloud storage?
(Cloud Storage)

Answer 3

Storing files such as photos and videos online, so they are synced and accessible on all user’s device

Question 4

What the 2 professional use cloud storage?
(Cloud Storage)

Answer 4

Storing off-site backups of business data, to allow recovery in case of loss of data

Accessing business documents while working off-site

Question 5

What is the personal use cloud computing?
(Cloud Computing)

Answer 5

Accessing graphics editing software, email and home office software software on a variety of home computing devices.

Question 6

What is the professional use cloud computing?
(Cloud Computing)

Answer 6

Accessing office applications and email without having to install the software on all workstation

Question 7

What are the impact of cloud storage and computing on individuals?
( 2 Advantages)

Answer 7

Data can be accessed on the wide variety of devices used in the home

Software with specification requirements that are too high for a home computer can be easily accessed through cloud computing

Question 8

What are the impact of cloud storage and computing on individuals?
(2 Disadvantages)

Answer 8

Cloud storage and computing can make heavy use of bandwidth

Hackers could access and misuse personal photos or videos on the cloud storage servers

Question 9

What are the impact of cloud storage and computing on organisations?
(3 Advantages)

Answer 9

Off-site backups are more physically secure (e.g. safe from fire)

A business can subscribe and unsubscribe to software according to changing needs

Organisations can save money as IT staff are not needed to manage software installations and less powerful hardware to required

Question 10

What are the impact of cloud storage and computing on organisations?
(3 Disadvantages)

Answer 10

Organisations have no control over the security of their backups, as that is controlled by the cloud company

Privacy concerns over who can access the organisation’s data within the cloud storage company

Software is inaccessible if there is a network outage