Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 13
Q681:
What type of platform management is handled by the provider in SaaS?
A. Only operating system
B. Only software
C. Operating system, software, and hardware
D. Middleware only
Correct Answer:
C
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Q682:
What type of costs are avoided by SaaS consumers?
A. Installation costs
B. Up-front costs
C. Network costs
D. Data security costs
Correct Answer:
B
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Q683:
What does the SaaS provider assure regarding consumer data?
A. Data storage and backup
B. Data deletion
C. Data duplication
D. Data inaccessibility
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q684:
How does SaaS handle the consumer's platform responsibilities?
A. Consumer installs hardware
B. Provider manages all platform responsibilities
C. Consumer manages operating system
D. Provider manages operating system only
Correct Answer:
B
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Q685:
What additional service may SaaS providers charge for?
A. Data backup
B. Software installation
C. License renewal
D. Consumer support
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q686:
What happens to consumer data in a SaaS model?
A. Stored locally by the consumer
B. Stored and managed by the provider
C. Stored in multiple locations by consumer
D. Stored on an external drive
Correct Answer:
B
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Q687:
How is the data backup typically handled in SaaS?
A. Provided by consumer
B. Provided by provider
C. Not available
D. Stored on local machine
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q688:
What aspect of SaaS helps to reduce up-front costs for the consumer?
A. No need for hardware provisioning
B. Installation costs
C. Increased storage needs
D. Complex licensing procedures
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q689:
What is the footprint of SaaS software tools compared to traditional software?
A. Modest software tool footprint
B. Large installation footprint
C. Medium installation footprint
D. No footprint required
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q690:
Who is responsible for software upgrades and troubleshooting in SaaS?
A. Service provider
B. Consumer
C. Middleware developer
D. IT administrator
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q691:
What does NIST identify as one of the major issues with SaaS?
A. Software installation
B. Network dependency
C. Hardware issues
D. Lack of security
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q692:
What is one browser-based risk mentioned for SaaS?
A. Secure data management
B. Increased processing speed
C. Network encryption
D. Man-in-the-middle attacks
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q693:
What is a potential outcome of poor cryptographic implementation in browsers accessing SaaS?
A. Data security is enhanced
B. Data can be hijacked by malicious users
C. Improved browser performance
D. Data is encrypted by default
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q694:
Which of the following can compromise SaaS data if the consumer's browser is infected?
A. Accessing different SaaS services simultaneously
B. Using a VPN
C. Logging into the service
D. Visiting a malicious website
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q695:
What is one recommendation by NIST to improve SaaS security?
A. Use a different browser for each SaaS
B. Disable browser cookies
C. Use private browsing mode
D. Install additional security software
Correct Answer:
A
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Q696:
What type of network does SaaS primarily depend on?
A. Private network
B. Internet (public network)
C. LAN
D. Virtual private network (VPN)
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q697:
What is one challenge related to portability between SaaS clouds?
A. Network latency
B. Data import/export between different clouds
C. Data security
D. Increased network traffic
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q698:
What trade-off must a SaaS provider consider regarding security and cost?
A. Security vs. Privacy
B. Security vs. Efficiency
C. Cost vs. Service
D. Cost vs. Data reliability
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q699:
What is one suggestion to prevent data mixing between SaaS instances accessed through a browser?
A. Use a single browser instance
B. Use multiple browser instances
C. Enable encryption
D. Use cloud storage
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q700:
What is the concern related to network dependency for SaaS applications?
A. Data breaches
B. Inconsistent user interfaces
C. Reliability of the public network
D. Data access speed
Correct Answer:
C