Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 18
Q1001:
Which of the following can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
A. Increased user requests
B. Sending fake messages
C. Reducing server capacity
D. All of the above
Correct Answer:
D
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Q1002:
Fill in the blank: Weak authentication attacks often occur when _______ or shared accounts are used.
A. weak passwords
B. strong passwords
C. unique usernames
D. multi-factor authentication
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1003:
What is a potential consequence of a DoS attack on a cloud service?
A. Increased performance
B. Reduced availability of the service
C. Enhanced user experience
D. Improved security measures
Correct Answer:
B
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Q1004:
Fill in the blank: A DoS attack can increase response time by overwhelming the _______.
A. network
B. database
C. application
D. user interface
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1005:
What is one method attackers use in a DoS attack?
A. Encrypting data
B. Sending excessive requests
C. Sharing passwords
D. Securing access
Correct Answer:
B
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Q1006:
Fill in the blank: To prevent Denial of Service attacks, organizations should implement _______ measures.
A. monitoring
B. encryption
C. user training
D. password sharing
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1007:
What type of attack is associated with exploiting administrative privileges in a cloud environment?
A. Virtualization Attack
B. Phishing Attack
C. Denial of Service (DoS)
D. Man-in-the-Middle Attack
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1008:
Fill in the blank: Virtualization attacks can occur due to _______ on the operating systems installed on VMs.
A. updates
B. security flaws
C. regular patches
D. hardware issues
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q1009:
What can a malicious consumer potentially exploit in a cloud environment?
A. Strong passwords
B. Virtualization vulnerabilities
C. Firewall settings
D. Encryption methods
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q1010:
Fill in the blank: An attacker may gain access to a physical server by cracking the _______ of a legitimate consumer.
A. firewall
B. encryption
C. password
D. database credentials
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q1011:
What happens when consumer data is replicated and stored on multiple sites?
A. Data becomes secure
B. Data integrity is threatened
C. Data is permanently deleted
D. Data access is restricted
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q1012:
Fill in the blank: The migration of an infected VM to another server for load balancing can compromise _______.
A. security
B. bandwidth
C. all servers hosting that VM
D. performance
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 18
Q1013:
What could happen if a cloud provider hands over the business to a new owner?
A. Improved data security
B. Threatened data integrity
C. Increased trust boundaries
D. Enhanced user experience
Correct Answer:
B
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Q1014:
Fill in the blank: When the trust boundary extends to include the cloud provider, it is prone to _______.
A. vulnerabilities
B. enhancements
C. improvements
D. mitigations
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1015:
What is a potential outcome of an overlapping trust boundary?
A. Increased security measures
B. Increased complexity in data management
C. Enhanced collaboration
D. Reduced access control
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q1016:
Fill in the blank: A security flaw in a virtualization platform can be exploited over a single _______.
A. physical server
B. virtual machine
C. cloud storage
D. data center
Correct Answer:
B
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Q1017:
What is a potential outcome of flawed implementation in cloud services?
A. Increased security
B. Compromised integrity of IT resources
C. Enhanced performance
D. Reduced operational efficiency
Correct Answer:
B
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Q1018:
Fill in the blank: The implementation flaws in cloud services may lead to the _______ of virtual machines.
A. enhancement
B. crash
C. optimization
D. stability
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 18
Q1019:
What can attackers target in cloud provider’s software or hardware?
A. Security and operational weaknesses
B. Performance improvements
C. User interfaces
D. Customer data
Correct Answer:
A
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Q1020:
Fill in the blank: A disparity in computer security policies can lead to difficulties in implementing the consumer’s _______.
A. privacy policy
B. security policy
C. data retention policy
D. access control policy
Correct Answer:
B