Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 13
Q621:
What does the cloud provider manage in SaaS?
A. VMs and infrastructure
B. Programming tools
C. Implementation and maintenance of services
D. Debugging and development
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q622:
Which cloud model offers pre-configured programming platforms and middleware?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q623:
In which cloud model is the consumer primarily responsible for software installation and VM configuration?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. None
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q624:
Fill in the blank: The cloud consumer in PaaS has a ________ level of administrative control.
A. Full
B. Limited
C. None
D. Usage-related
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q625:
Fill in the blank: SaaS provides access to ________ for the cloud consumer.
A. Front-end user-interface
B. Virtual resources
C. Administrative tools
D. VMs
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q626:
Which cloud models can be combined to provide layered services?
A. SaaS over IaaS
B. PaaS over IaaS
C. SaaS over PaaS over IaaS
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q627:
In a layered cloud delivery model, which service can be deployed over PaaS?
A. IaaS
B. SaaS
C. Physical infrastructure
D. Network management
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q628:
The cloud provider in IaaS is responsible for ________.
A. Software installation
B. Middleware provisioning
C. VMs and underlying physical infrastructure
D. Debugging services
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q629:
Which of the following is a consumer's activity in SaaS?
A. Install software
B. Configure the virtual machines
C. Use and configure the service
D. Debug cloud services
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q630:
What is the NIST definition of SaaS?
A. Software deployed on local servers
B. Software deployed as a hosted service
C. Software installed on physical devices
D. Software executed offline
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q631:
Which device typically accesses a SaaS solution?
A. A browser
B. A physical server
C. A virtual machine
D. A mobile app
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q632:
SaaS solutions eliminate the need for _________.
A. On-premises applications
B. Scalability
C. Device-independent access
D. Online storage
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q633:
One disadvantage of SaaS is that _________.
A. It is too expensive
B. It provides no scalability
C. The data resides off-premises
D. It only supports certain devices
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q634:
Which of the following is a benefit of SaaS?
A. Requires physical server
B. Pay-as-you-go rental
C. Data is always stored on-premises
D. Does not support browser access
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q635:
Which of the following SaaS classes involves connecting suppliers, employees, investors, and customers?
A. Office productivity
B. Business logic
C. Software tools
D. Collaboration
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q636:
An example of SaaS in the office productivity category is ________.
A. Invoicing
B. Fund transfer
C. Word processors
D. Customer relationship management (CRM)
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q637:
Which SaaS class supports collaboration between teams of people?
A. Business logic
B. Office productivity
C. Collaboration
D. Software tools
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q638:
What is the notable disadvantage of SaaS for many businesses?
A. Scalability limitations
B. Lack of device-independent access
C. Data stored off-premises
D. Limited user base
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q639:
Which type of software is not suitable for public SaaS due to real-time response requirements?
A. Word processors
B. Bulk-consumer data software
C. Real-time software
D. Software tools
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q640:
Fill in the blank: SaaS solutions offer ________ access across different devices.
A. Local-only
B. Device-independent
C. Limited
D. Offline
Correct Answer:
B