Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 9
Q521:
How is a resilient system achieved?
A. By removing redundant resources
B. Through the use of a single IT resource
C. By implementing redundant IT-resources
D. By limiting cloud resources to a single location
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q522:
Fill in the blank: In a resilient cloud system, redundant resources are implemented at ______.
A. A single location
B. Multiple physical locations or clouds
C. Within the same server
D. Through vertical scaling only
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q523:
What happens when a primary hard disk fails in a resilient system?
A. Data is lost
B. The system shuts down
C. The secondary drive takes over data connectivity
D. A technician must manually restore data
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q524:
In a resilient system, if VM A fails, what happens?
A. The system shuts down
B. VM B, a failsafe resource, takes over
C. Data is permanently lost
D. The process is restarted manually
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q525:
Fill in the blank: A resilient cloud service can be configured at two different ______, where one acts as a failsafe.
A. Data centers
B. Virtual Machines (VMs)
C. Physical servers only
D. Network switches
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q526:
Which of the following best describes redundancy in cloud computing?
A. Having a single IT resource for all users
B. Implementing multiple IT resources that can replace one another in case of failure
C. Scaling resources based on demand
D. Limiting access to a specific user group
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q527:
What is the purpose of VM B in a resilient cloud service?
A. To store data
B. To replace VM A in case of failure
C. To handle load balancing
D. To optimize network performance
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q528:
Fill in the blank: In a resilient cloud system, data is often ______ to ensure availability in case of hardware failure.
A. Deleted
B. Replicated across different locations
C. Stored in a single drive
D. Backed up manually
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q529:
Which of the following is an example of resiliency in cloud computing?
A. Implementing a single server for all users
B. Keeping redundant IT resources at different locations
C. Limiting resource usage during high demand
D. Storing data in a single data center
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 9
Q530:
What term refers to the practice of keeping redundant resources in different physical locations in cloud computing?
A. Replication
B. Virtualization
C. Resiliency
D. Backup
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 9
Q531:
If the primary resource fails in a resilient system, the processing is ______.
A. Automatically handed over to the redundant resource
B. Halted until manual intervention
C. Restarted from scratch
D. Ignored until the issue is resolved
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q532:
What is one of the immediate benefits of using Cloud?
A. Higher infrastructure costs
B. Increased management complexity
C. Reduction in initial cost
D. Limited IT resources
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q533:
Which of the following are considered initial infrastructure costs?
A. Networking, IT equipment, software
B. Cloud rental
C. Employee salaries
D. Marketing expenses
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q534:
What does the cloud reduce in terms of investment?
A. Proportional and operational costs
B. Marketing costs
C. Security risks
D. Hardware compatibility issues
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q535:
Fill in the blank: The cloud offers ______ and attractive packages for services obtained in large volume.
A. Limited
B. Unaffordable
C. Affordable
D. Exclusive
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q536:
Which of the following is a common benefit for cloud consumers?
A. High upfront investment
B. Pay-as-you-go rental for short-term usage
C. Limited IT resources
D. Long provisioning wait times
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q537:
Fill in the blank: Cloud rental costs are ______.
A. Expensive
B. Highly competitive
C. Fixed for all users
D. Non-adjustable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q538:
What can the cloud provider do to increase profit?
A. Reduce resource utilization
B. Increase resource utilization
C. Decrease cloud architecture optimization
D. Ignore proven practices
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q539:
Which of the following describes how IT resources can be added or removed in the cloud?
A. Only in bulk
B. In small increments like 1 GB of storage
C. In large amounts only
D. Through physical server upgrades
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q540:
Fill in the blank: The cloud provider optimizes the ______ to increase resource utilization and profitability.
A. Consumer preferences
B. Cloud architecture
C. Marketing strategies
D. Customer services
Correct Answer:
B