Part 1 Flashcards

1
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What does IaaS stand for?

A

Infrastructure as a Service

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2
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What does PaaS stand for?

A

Platform as a Service

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3
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What does SaaS stand for?

A

Software as a Service

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4
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Which cloud service model provides the most control to the user?

A

IaaS

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5
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True or False: SaaS applications are typically accessed through a web browser.

A

True

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6
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Fill in the blank: PaaS is primarily used for _______.

A

developing applications

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7
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What type of cloud service is Google App Engine an example of?

A

PaaS

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8
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Which cloud service model requires the least amount of management from the user?

A

SaaS

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9
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What is a key benefit of using IaaS?

A

Scalability and flexibility in resources

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10
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True or False: PaaS allows developers to focus on building applications without managing the underlying infrastructure.

A

True

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11
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What is an example of a SaaS application?

A

Google Workspace

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12
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Which model would you use if you need to host a virtual server?

A

IaaS

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13
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Fill in the blank: SaaS is typically billed on a _______ basis.

A

subscription

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14
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What does the user manage in an IaaS model?

A

Operating system, applications, and data

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15
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In which model do users have control over the application environment?

A

PaaS

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16
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True or False: IaaS is more suitable for companies with limited IT resources.

17
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What is a primary feature of SaaS?

A

Accessibility from any device with internet

18
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Which cloud model is best for developing and deploying applications rapidly?

19
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Fill in the blank: IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the _______.

20
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What type of services does PaaS typically offer?

A

Development tools, middleware, and database management

21
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True or False: SaaS applications can be customized extensively by the user.

22
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What are the three primary cloud service models?

A

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

23
Q

Which cloud service model is often used for hosting websites?

24
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What is an advantage of using SaaS?

A

Reduced costs on software maintenance

25
Which model allows developers to deploy applications without worrying about the underlying hardware?
PaaS
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Fill in the blank: IaaS can be thought of as a _______ for computing resources.
rental service
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What is a disadvantage of IaaS?
Requires management of virtual machines and storage
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True or False: PaaS is ideal for businesses that want to develop applications without managing the infrastructure.
True
29
What is the primary target audience for SaaS?
End users and businesses looking for ready-to-use software
30
Which cloud model would a startup choose to minimize IT overhead?
SaaS
31
Fill in the blank: PaaS helps developers by providing _______ to create applications.
frameworks and tools
32
What is a common use case for IaaS?
Backup and recovery solutions
33
True or False: SaaS applications require installation on local devices.
False
34
What type of support is typically provided in a PaaS environment?
Development and deployment support
35
Which model provides the highest level of abstraction?
SaaS
36
Fill in the blank: IaaS allows users to provision computing resources on _______.
demand
37
What is a key characteristic of SaaS applications?
Multi-tenancy
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What is a primary benefit of using PaaS for developers?
Faster time to market
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True or False: IaaS is suitable for large-scale applications requiring flexibility.
True