Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 16
Q941:
What type of costs are modest for an outsourced private cloud?
A. Infrastructure costs
B. Training and software upgrade costs
C. Data center expenses
D. Network maintenance costs
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q942:
Fill in the blank: In case of outsourced private cloud, resources are _______.
A. limited
B. unlimited
C. predictable
D. static
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q943:
What may be a con of multi-tenancy in a private cloud?
A. Improved resource utilization
B. Vulnerability to insider threats
C. Cost savings
D. Enhanced security
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q944:
Fill in the blank: Private cloud infrastructure may exist on or _______.
A. off premises
B. internet
C. public network
D. multiple sites
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q945:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a private cloud?
A. Dedicated to a single organization
B. Public access to all consumers
C. May be owned by a third party
D. Can be accessed from multiple locations
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q946:
Fill in the blank: Consumers in a private cloud have _______ knowledge of their workload.
A. complete
B. some
C. no
D. constant
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 16
Q947:
What is a defining characteristic of a Community Cloud according to NIST?
A. Open to the public
B. Exclusive use by a specific community
C. Limited access for all organizations
D. Dependent on public Internet
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q948:
Fill in the blank: In an onsite Community Cloud, resource sharing must be decided _______.
A. randomly
B. explicitly or implicitly
C. automatically
D. informally
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q949:
Which of the following is required to provide Cloud services in a Community Cloud?
A. At least one member of the community
B. An external vendor
C. A government agency
D. A public organization
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q950:
Fill in the blank: The performance and security of a Community Cloud can be enhanced through _______.
A. public Wi-Fi
B. dedicated secured communication lines
C. unsecured networks
D. open communication channels
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q951:
What type of skills are required to manage Community Cloud deployment and operations?
A. Basic computer skills
B. Advanced IT skills
C. No skills required
D. Only administrative skills
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q952:
Fill in the blank: Workload locations are generally _______ from community members unless shared.
A. visible
B. hidden
C. publicly accessible
D. easily identifiable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q953:
What is the upfront cost for a consumer-only member of a Community Cloud?
A. Higher than onsite Private Cloud
B. Same as outsourced Private Cloud
C. Lower than a public cloud
D. Unpredictable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q954:
Fill in the blank: Onsite deployment of Community Cloud suffers from resource _______ like Private Cloud.
A. abundance
B. shortage
C. flexibility
D. allocation
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q955:
Which of the following is a benefit of having multiple members in a Community Cloud?
A. Complicated security measures
B. Better security from external threats
C. Increased costs
D. Limited collaboration
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q956:
Fill in the blank: Community Cloud can use _______ over the Internet for secure access to resources.
A. encryption
B. basic authentication
C. unsecured protocols
D. public data
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q957:
What does a Hybrid Cloud consist of according to NIST?
A. Only public cloud
B. A composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures
C. A single private cloud
D. A community cloud only
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 16
Q958:
Fill in the blank: Hybrid Cloud components are bound together by _______ technology for data and application portability.
A. standardized
B. insecure
C. legacy
D. proprietary
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q959:
What phenomenon allows consumers to use multiple types of clouds for load balancing?
A. Cloud Bursting
B. Cloud Saturation
C. Cloud Balancing
D. Cloud Expansion
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 16
Q960:
Which of the following is a reason an organization might use a Hybrid Cloud?
A. To avoid using cloud services
B. To process sensitive data on an outsourced private cloud
C. To increase infrastructure costs
D. To eliminate IT skills
Correct Answer:
B