Cloud

Question 1

(Cloud)Shared Resources

Answer 1

Resources are pooled and shared among multiple users.

Question 2

(Cloud)Rapid Elasticity

Answer 2

The cloud can scale resources up or down quickly as needed.

Question 3

(Cloud)High Availability

Answer 3

Services are expected to be available nearly continuously with minimal downtime.

Question 4

(Cloud)File Synchronization

Answer 4

Keeping data consistent across devices and platforms.

Question 5

What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?

Answer 5

Applications delivered over the internet. Examples include Google Docs and Office 365.

Question 6

What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

Answer 6

Provides a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy apps without managing infrastructure.

Question 7

What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

Answer 7

Virtualized hardware resources like VMs and storage, giving users more control than SaaS or PaaS.

Question 8

What is a Public Cloud?

Answer 8

Cloud services delivered over the public internet and shared among multiple organizations.

Question 9

What is a Private Cloud?

Answer 9

Cloud infrastructure used by a single organization, offering more control and security.

Question 10

What is a Hybrid Cloud?

Answer 10

Combines public and private clouds to share data/apps for flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Question 11

What is a Community Cloud?

Answer 11

Infrastructure shared among several organizations with common interests to collaborate and reduce costs.