Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 13
Q601:
Which of the following is true about PaaS?
A. It provides full control over hardware
B. It delivers a programming environment
C. It gives no tools for development
D. It cannot be used for creating cloud services
Correct Answer:
B
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Q602:
PaaS is useful for ________.
A. Enhancing on-premises software development
B. Creating hardware infrastructure
C. Developing without cloud integration
D. Enhancing cloud security
Correct Answer:
A
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Q603:
Google App Engine provides which development environments as part of its PaaS offering?
A. Python and Ruby
B. Java and C++
C. Python and Java
D. JavaScript and Python
Correct Answer:
C
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Q604:
PaaS helps cloud consumers avoid ________.
A. Development lifecycle
B. Software installation and configuration
C. Control over applications
D. Data storage issues
Correct Answer:
B
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Q605:
Which model offers the least control over the underlying infrastructure?
A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. SaaS
D. All offer equal control
Correct Answer:
C
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Q606:
SaaS is typically offered as ________.
A. A reusable utility service
B. A development platform
C. A customizable virtual machine
D. A programming environment
Correct Answer:
A
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Q607:
SaaS can be deployed over ________.
A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. Both IaaS and PaaS
D. Neither
Correct Answer:
C
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Q608:
In SaaS, the cloud consumer has ________ control over the underlying implementation.
A. Full
B. Moderate
C. Very limited
D. Complete
Correct Answer:
C
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Q609:
In IaaS, the cloud provider may contract ________ from another cloud provider to scale its cloud environment.
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None
Correct Answer:
C
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Q610:
Fill in the blank: PaaS is typically used to create ________ to support custom application development.
A. Virtual Machines
B. Cloud services
C. Network infrastructure
D. Hardware storage
Correct Answer:
B
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Q611:
Fill in the blank: The cloud consumer in a SaaS model has very limited control over ________.
A. The underlying infrastructure
B. The development lifecycle
C. Programming tools
D. The network setup
Correct Answer:
A
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Q612:
Which cloud model provides the most administrative freedom to the consumer?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None of these
Correct Answer:
C
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Q613:
Which cloud service allows consumers to develop custom applications without managing infrastructure?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None
Correct Answer:
B
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Q614:
Which cloud model provides full administrative control over virtual resources?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None
Correct Answer:
C
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Q615:
In SaaS, the cloud consumer typically has control over ________.
A. Infrastructure
B. Usage and configuration
C. Programming platform
D. Full administration
Correct Answer:
B
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Q616:
PaaS provides what level of control to the cloud consumer?
A. Full administrative
B. No control
C. Limited administrative
D. Usage-related control
Correct Answer:
C
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Q617:
Which functionality does SaaS provide to the cloud consumer?
A. Full control over VMs
B. Access to a front-end user interface
C. Administrative control
D. Development tools
Correct Answer:
B
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Q618:
What is the main activity of the cloud consumer in IaaS?
A. Using the service
B. Developing cloud services
C. Installing and configuring software
D. Accessing a front-end interface
Correct Answer:
C
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Q619:
What common activity is associated with PaaS for cloud consumers?
A. Use and configure the service
B. Develop, debug, and deploy cloud services
C. Provision virtual machines
D. Install and configure infrastructure
Correct Answer:
B
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Q620:
Who is responsible for managing the underlying physical infrastructure in IaaS?
A. Cloud consumer
B. Cloud provider
C. Third-party auditors
D. End users
Correct Answer:
B