Azure Cloud Fundamentals (Week 1)

What is the Shared Responsibility Model in cloud computing? A security protocol designed solely for on-premises data centers. A financial model for managing cloud expenses. A model that outlines only the responsibilities of the cloud provider. A framework that illustrates shared responsibilities between the cloud provider and the user.

A framework that illustrates shared responsibilities between the cloud provider and the user.

What is Serverless computing? An on-premises approach to server management. A cloud computing model where developers manage server infrastructure. A method where the cloud provider manages infrastructure, automatically scaling resources. A server-centric approach to application development.

A method where the cloud provider manages infrastructure, automatically scaling resources.

Which of the following describes an Azure availability zone? A data visualization service A serverless compute environment A cost management tool A physical data center within an Azure region

A physical data center within an Azure region

What does Azure Role-Based Access Control (Azure RBAC) provide for organizations? Live monitoring and automatic detection of performance issues Resource organization and structure Authorization and access management for resources Database migration tools

Authorization and access management for resources

What is the primary benefit of Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets? Load balancing Data migration Identity management Automatically scaling virtual machines

Automatically scaling virtual machines

Which Azure feature allows users to send support requests directly? Azure Marketplace Azure Mobile App Azure Support Global Search

Azure Support

How does cloud computing benefit organizations in terms of cost management? By providing monthly expenses for server equipment. By incurring unpredictable expenses. By building bespoke servers for specific needs. By relying on in-house server maintenance.

By providing monthly expenses for server equipment.

What is the purpose of the Azure Portal in Microsoft's cloud platform? Code deployment Identity management Cost management Cloud administration

Cloud administration

What distinguishes Platform as a Service (PaaS) from other cloud deployment models? Focus on data center management. Users manage physical infrastructures. Direct control over operating systems Cloud provider handles application code deployment.

Cloud provider handles application code deployment.

Which deployment model is a hybrid form of the private cloud, enabling different organizations to work on a shared platform? Hybrid Cloud Private Cloud Community Cloud Public Cloud

Community Cloud

What does the Networking category in Azure services primarily focus on? Connecting infrastructure and resources Cloud infrastructure creation Identity and access management IoT solutions

Connecting infrastructure and resources

Why is containerization considered a better alternative to virtual machines? Containerization is exclusive to on-premise environments. Containers are heavier and less portable than virtual machines. Virtual machines provide better security isolation than containers. Containers allow running multiple applications on a single host machine.

Containers allow running multiple applications on a single host machine.

What is the primary advantage of using cloud computing for organizations? Cost optimization Offline accessibility On-premise control Limited scalability

Cost optimization

Why do organizations migrate to the cloud from mainframe computing? Limited processing power Enhanced security and reliability Exclusive support for X86 architecture Cost savings and increased productivity

Cost savings and increased productivity

What is a benefit of the Hybrid Cloud deployment model? Cost savings and portability of applications Enhanced privacy and security Accessibility to the public Standardized technology for data storage

Cost savings and portability of applications

What characterizes Software as a Service (SaaS) in cloud computing? Fully developed applications offered as a service Application code development User-managed updates On-premises infrastructure

Fully developed applications offered as a service

What role does a hypervisor play in cloud computing with virtualization? Hypervisors enable the creation of cloud environments. Hypervisors are exclusive to on-premise virtualization. Hypervisors solely manage security in the cloud. Hypervisors simulate physical hardware for virtual machines.

Hypervisors simulate physical hardware for virtual machines.

What is the role of Microsoft Entra ID? Network security Cost optimization Identity and access management Data migration

Identity and access management

What is the primary focus of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) in cloud computing? Physical assets like buildings and networking equipment. Flexibility and scalability. Ongoing operational costs. Variable expenses based on usage.

Physical assets like buildings and networking equipment.

What is Azure Marketplace primarily used for? Purchasing and trying applications Cloud resource governance Managing Azure Subscriptions Cloud infrastructure creation

Purchasing and trying applications

What is the purpose of Azure Availability Zones? Budget planning Database migration Resiliency and redundancy for applications Monitoring and troubleshooting

Resiliency and redundancy for applications

What does Azure Resource Manager (ARM) provide? Cost estimation Role-based access control API integration tools Resource management and deployment

Resource management and deployment

What is the purpose of Azure Management Groups in the Azure core structure? Budget planning Database management User access management Resource organization and structure

Resource organization and structure

What is cloud computing? The storage of data on local devices. The management of on-premises IT infrastructure. The physical infrastructure of servers in data centers. The delivery of computing services over the Internet.

The delivery of computing services over the Internet.

Why are data centers considered the backbone of cloud computing? They provide centralized management of servers. They store physical copies of data. They focus on local computing. They offer high-speed internet connectivity.

They provide centralized management of servers.

Which tool helps organizations estimate cost savings by migrating workloads to Azure? Azure Pricing Calculator Azure Cost Management + Billing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator Azure Advisor

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator

What Azure feature enables automated infrastructure deployment? Azure SQL Database ARM Templates Azure Key Vault Azure Blob Storage

ARM Templates

What is a characteristic of the Public Cloud deployment model? Accessible to the public or any organization. Utilizes a virtual private network for infrastructure. Resources are not shared with others. Operated and owned by a single organization.

Accessible to the public or any organization.