Module 1 (Graded Quiz): Overview of Cloud Computing

What tasks do hypervisors accomplish? Select two.

1) Enable multiple operating systems to run alongside each other, sharing the same physical computing resources. 2) Separates VMs logically and assigns each a share of the underlying computing power, memory, and storage.

How does Cloud Computing help IoT devices? Select two.

1) Provides the resources to store and process the data produced by IoT devices and users 2) Minimizes latency in reporting and responding to data collected through IoT sensors from around the world

Which of the following denotes the relationship between Blockchain, AI, and cloud?

Blockchain provides a decentralized source of truth, AI powers the analytics and decision-making, and cloud provides globally distributed computing resources

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), what is that crucial ability that will make cloud computing essential for businesses to succeed, sustain, and compete in today's market?

Data-driven decisions

Which service provider uses its cloud platform internally for their end-user products such as Search and app engines that automatically allocate and de-allocate resources to handle demand?

Google Cloud Platform

Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?

Hardware failures do not result in data loss because of backups maintained on the network

According to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) definition of "cloud computing", what does the statement "shared pool of resources" denote?

Networks, servers, storage, applications, and services

Which service provider provides one of the largest cloud-based data management platforms?

Oracle Cloud

Why did American Airlines require a new technology platform?

Requirement of a better customer service

Which key consideration for the selection of cloud computing by an organization considers expenditure on off-the-shelf software and investments in upgrades?

Software as a service and development platforms