Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 3
Q61:
Which of the following resources can be shared in a grid computing system?
A. Compute resources
B. Storage resources
C. Network resources
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 3
Q62:
CPU scavenging in grid computing often happens ______.
A. during peak usage times
B. during periods of inactivity
C. on demand
D. when manually triggered
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q63:
SETI@Home grid computing achieved ______ TFlops as of September 2001.
A. 12.5
B. 20.6
C. 23.37
D. 30
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q64:
What is the main purpose of grid computing?
A. Solve small-scale problems
B. Solve large-scale computational problems
C. Provide personal computing resources
D. Data backup services
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q65:
Which of the following best describes a grid in grid computing?
A. Resources owned by a single organization
B. Resources owned by different organizations
C. Resources in a private cloud
D. Resources in one data center
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q66:
Grid computing resources are typically spread across ______.
A. a single city
B. a single data center
C. the nation or the globe
D. a single company
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q67:
Which type of network resources does grid computing heavily rely on?
A. LAN/WAN
B. Bluetooth
C. Optical fiber
D. Local storage
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 3
Q68:
The term "virtual supercomputer" refers to ______.
A. using one powerful computer
B. multiple computers collaborating over a network
C. a single machine for cloud computing
D. a data center for local processing
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q69:
In a grid, resources are typically ______.
A. provisioned from data centers
B. dynamically joined or left
C. static and not dynamically changed
D. owned by the same organization
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q70:
Which of the following is a common use case for creating a virtual organization (VO) in grid computing?
A. Running personal applications
B. Online retailing
C. Collaboration for scientific research
D. Corporate accounting
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q71:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of grid computing?
A. Resources join and leave dynamically
B. Computational resources are spread across the globe
C. Multiple organizations collaborate
D. Heavily dependent on WAN/LAN
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 3
Q72:
The term "virtual supercomputer" is derived from ______ computing.
A. cluster
B. cloud
C. grid
D. personal
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q73:
In grid computing, ______ may unite to form a virtual organization (VO).
A. individuals
B. corporations
C. several organizations
D. single organizations
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q74:
A virtual organization (VO) in grid computing allows collaboration between multiple organizations, such as ______.
A. hospitals and research centers
B. retail stores
C. financial institutions
D. fast-food chains
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 3
Q75:
What does IT Capacity Planning refer to?
A. Acquiring new software
B. Estimating and fulfilling future IT needs
C. Upgrading IT infrastructure
D. Reducing IT personnel
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q76:
Over-provisioning of IT equipment leads to ______.
A. Cost savings
B. Underutilization of resources
C. Over expenditure
D. Delayed IT upgrades
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 3
Q77:
Under-provisioning of IT equipment occurs when ______.
A. Equipment exceeds needs
B. Equipment is inadequate for future needs
C. IT resources are fully utilized
D. Small increments of IT resources are added
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q78:
Which strategy adds IT capacity in anticipation of future needs?
A. Lead Strategy
B. Lag Strategy
C. Match Strategy
D. Agile Strategy
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 3
Q79:
The strategy that adds IT capacity only when resources are fully utilized is called ______.
A. Lead Strategy
B. Lag Strategy
C. Match Strategy
D. Flexible Strategy
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 3
Q80:
What is the Match Strategy in IT Capacity Planning?
A. Adding IT capacity in large amounts
B. Adding IT capacity when needed
C. Adding IT capacity in small increments
D. Removing IT capacity
Correct Answer:
C