Module #9 Quiz: The Cloud and Collaboration Systems

What are the major issues faced by organizations in terms of data and information that were addressed by cloud computing? More than one answer may be correct.

1. data management 2. storage 3. costs

What are the advantages of software as a service (SaaS)? More than one answer may be correct.

1. instant access, downloads, and usability 2. frequent application updates offered 3. relatively low upfront costs

What is the difference between a cloud service and a web service?

A cloud service provides users with increased computing power and data management, whereas a web service provides the software tools needed for devices and systems to communicate with each other.

What is the key reason to implement cloud computing into one's personal and/or business data and information processing?

Cloud computing diminishes the need to store files and software on a local drive.

A virtual private network includes policies, procedures, controls, and hardware that work together to ensure cloud-based systems are secure, including data protection, regulatory compliance, customer privacy protection, and authentication rules for users and devices.

FALSE. Cloud services security includes policies, procedures, controls, and hardware that work together to ensure that cloud-based systems are secure. A virtual private network establishes a secure connection between two computers.

One noted disadvantage of cloud computing is the issue of over collaboration between users.

FALSE. Collaboration is deemed a great benefit of using cloud computing. The cloud enables company employees to share files and information easily and efficiently.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) there are four cloud computing deployment models. Community cloud is a cloud deployment model where cloud infrastructure is provided to multiple business units within an organization.

FALSE. Private cloud infrastructures serve individual organizations with multiple business units.

How does VPN software ensure that people accessing a network are authorized to do so?

VPN software authenticates users.

Why would a vendor agreement be a disadvantage of cloud computing?

Vendor agreements make it difficult to switch services.

In addition to overall digital flexibility, technological savings, and increased collaboration, computing in the cloud provides organizations with

disaster recovery.

A computing model where services are provided over a network, primarily accessed via the Internet, is called cloud computing.

TRUE. Cloud computing is a model where processing, storage, software, applications, and other services are accessed through and on the Internet on an "as-needed" basis.

List examples of software as a service (SaaS). More than one answer may be correct.

1. Microsoft Office 365 2. Google apps 3. Smartsheet

Describe web services. More than one answer may be correct.

1. Web services are a set of software technologies. 2. Web services allow for the exchange of information between two systems and are not tied to any one operating system or programming language. 3. Web services can be used to create apps that link different systems of different organizations and to build open-standard based web applications.

Amazon, Kamatera, Salesforce, and Google are all examples of

cloud service providers.

Which of the following are features of virtual private networks (VPNS)? More than one answer may be selected.

1. allows for encrypted communications between computers 2. allows remote workers to connect to the company network when working from home

Collaboration software allows for the creation of a dedicated workspace where users can add data and workflows, thus enhancing the productivity of teams and organizations.

TRUE. The dedicated workspace is viewable and editable in real time, enabling employees to work collaboratively and productively with up-to-date information from team members.

A virtual private network creates a secure connection between two computers, allowing for encrypted communications that uses the Internet for data transmissions and communication.

TRUE. Virtual private networks create a secure connection between two computers, allowing for encrypted communications using the Internet for data transmission.

One of the technologies on which web services are based is XML. XML stands for Extensible Markup Language.

TRUE. Web services are a set of software technologies that are able to exchange information with each other using standardized web communication protocols and languages. One of the technologies on which web services are based is XML. XML stands for Extensible Markup Language.

Which type of collaboration software could best help an organization increase engagement between remote employees and those who are "in-house" or organization-based?

cloud-based forums, messaging, and meeting apps

An educational startup has already written its proprietary "Homework Helper" code, using AI to help high school students with homework. While their data storage needs are currently small, they expect their needs to grow exponentially as they increase their user base. Which of the following could help them with this?

infrastructure as a service (IaaS)