EXAM

Which architectural layer is used as a backend in cloud computing?

cloud

Which is not considered as one of the three main categories of cloud services?

database-as-a-service

a __________ cloud combines multiple clouds where those clouds retain their unique identities but are bound together as a unit.

hybrid

Which one of the following options is correct cloud infrastructure operated for the exclusive use of an organization?

private

Cloud Elasticity

refers to the ability of a cloud to automatically expand or compress the infrastructural resources on a sudden-up and down in the requirement so that the workload can be managed efficiently. This elasticity helps to minimize infrastructural cost.

In the context of cloud virtualization, what is an "image" or "template"?

A blueprint for creating virtual machines

What is Provisioned IOPS in cloud storage?

A performance optimization feature

What is a virtual private cloud (VPC) in cloud computing?

A virtualized network environment with isolated communication for a specific group of users

Management software helps in:

- maintaining and configuring the infrastructure - monitors and optimizes resources, data, applications and services

Which cloud provider offers a service called "Provisioned IOPS" for optimizing storage performance?

AWS

Which cloud provider provides a NoSQL cloud database for real-time data synchronization?

AWS

Which cloud storage service is known for its versatile object storage and storage classes?

AWS S3

What is the primary role of a hypervisor in virtualization?

Allocate virtual resources

Which of the following is an example of a public cloud service provider?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Which type of virtualization allows an application to run in an isolated environment with its own dependencies?

Application virtualization

Which storage class is typically used for long-term archival data storage?

Archive Storage

Which cloud provider offers Azure Queue Storage for managing message queuing?

Azure

Which cloud provider offers a service called "Azure Disk Storage" for attaching disks to virtual machines?

Azure

Which storage service is designed for applications that require high-performance, scalable file shares?

Azure Files

What feature of cloud storage allows developers to write serverless functions that respond to events?

Cloud Functions

What type of storage is suitable for data that is rarely accessed but needs to be stored for a long time?

Coldline Storage

Which virtualization technology allows multiple users to share a single physical server while keeping their environments isolated?

Containerization

Which virtualization technology is commonly used to create and manage virtual networks within a cloud environment?

Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Essential Characteristics of Cloud Computing

On-demand self-service Broad network access Resource pooling Rapid elasticity Measured service

What is the primary purpose of a cloud storage comparison slide in a presentation?

To provide an overview of available cloud storage options and their key features

What is live migration in the context of virtualization?

Transferring virtual machines between hosts without downtime

Hypervisor act as a __________.

Virtual machine manager.

Which of the following is true for Vertical Scalability?

We increase the power of existing resources in the working environment in an upward direction.

Public cloud

Operate at a scale far larger than any private cloud, they can offer a broad set of powerful features: for example, elasticity, fine-grained billing, high reliability due to geographic distribution, a wide variety of resource types, and rich sets of platform services. Equally importantly, they can achieve substantial economies of scale.

What is cloud resource virtualization primarily used for?

Optimizing cloud infrastructure utilization?

Which of the following is an example of a Type 2 hypervisor?

Oracle VirtualBox

Which of the following cloud deployment models provides the highest level of control and customization to the user?

Private cloud

Deployment models:

Private cloud Community cloud public cloud hybrid cloud

Private cloud

Private clouds, in contrast, typically offer a limited set of cloud-like capabilities: for example, justthe ability to deploy virtual machine instances and store objects.

Which one of the following is the wrong statement?

Public Cloud may be managed by the constituent organization(s) or by a third party.

What is the primary benefit of using virtualization in cloud computing?

Reduced hardware costs

What is a key benefit of using snapshots in virtualization?

Reducing storage space requirements

Which of the following is NOT a common use case for cloud resource virtualization?

Running legacy software on physical servers

When you add a software stack, such as an operating system and applications to the service, the model shifts to the __________ model.

SaaS

Which of the following architectural standards is working with the cloud computing industry?

Service-oriented architecture

The three main categories of cloud services are:

Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS): Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Which among the following describes distribution model in which applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to users?

Software-as-a-Service

What should organizations consider when selecting a cloud storage service?

Specific use cases, performance needs, and security requirements

Which storage class is ideal for frequently accessed data?

Standard Storage

In cloud resource virtualization, what is meant by "elasticity"?

The ability to scale resources up or down based on demand

Which one of the following statements is correct about the PaaS?

The platform as a service (or PaaS) systems usually support standards like JavaScript, HTML, and several other rich media technologies. Platform as a service provides the runtime environment for the applications.??? The platform as a service is a completely integrated development environment.

What is the purpose of resource pooling in cloud virtualization?

To aggregate and manage virtual and physical resources

Which cloud computing service model delivers computer, storage, and network to consumers?

Infrastructure as a service (Iaas)

The terms "Iaas" stand for?

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

What does "IOPS" stand for in Provisioned IOPS?

Input/Output Operations Per Second

What is the primary function of a virtual switch in a virtualized network environment?

Load balancing traffic between virtual machines

What is the main advantage of containerization over traditional virtualization?

Lower overhead and faster startup times

What is the primary advantage of cloud storage services over traditional on-premises storage?

Lower upfront costs

What is the primary purpose of Provisioned IOPS in cloud storage?

Ensuring consistent and predictable performance

What cloud storage service is suitable for hosting static web content and applications?

Firebase Hosting

In cloud architecture which refer to the side of user/client?

Front end

Which cloud provider offers Google Cloud Storage for Firebase?

Google Cloud

Which cloud storage service integrates with Google's machine learning services like ML Kit?

Google Cloud Storage

Which cloud storage service offers options like Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive for different data access requirements?

Google Cloud Storage

Which virtualization type allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single physical host?

Hypervisor-based virtualization

In IaaS, computing resources are delivered to the consumers:

In virtualized form

What does the term "IaaS" stand for in cloud computing?

Infrastructure as a Service