Unit 1: Page 21: Features of online systems

Question 1

Explain what cloud storage is

Answer 1

Its a method of storage where data is stored on remote servers, rather than on the users local computer or in an organisations own data centre.

Question 2

Explain what cloud computing is

Answer 2

Software that is stores on remote servers and accessed by users via their browsers.

Question 3

List the uses of cloud storage for personal use.

Answer 3

Storing files such as photots and videos online, so they are synced and accessible on all the users devices.

Question 4

List the uses of cloud storage for professional use

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

List the uses of cloud computing for personal use.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

List the uses of cloud computing for professional use.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are the advantages of cloud storage and cloud computing on individuals?

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 disadvantages of cloud storage and cloud computing on individuals

Answer 8

> Cloud storage computing can make heavy use of bandwidth
Hackers could access and misuse personal photos or videos on the clous storage servers.

Question 9

What are the advantages of cloud storage and cloud computing on organisations?

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 is require.

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of cloud storage and cloud computing on organisations?

Answer 10

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