Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 37
Q1581:
What is a common data privacy issue in cloud computing?
A. Unauthorized access
B. High data storage costs
C. Slow data transfer
D. Limited bandwidth
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q1582:
Who typically has ownership and control of the underlying infrastructure in a cloud environment?
A. Cloud user
B. Cloud provider
C. Both user and provider
D. Third-party security agent
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1583:
Which of the following is a reason why cloud users lack control over their data?
A. Unlimited user access
B. Unclear data access policies
C. Enhanced security
D. Data redundancy
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1584:
What type of encryption uses a single key for both encryption and decryption?
A. Symmetric Encryption
B. Asymmetric Encryption
C. Public key encryption
D. Cloud Encryption
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q1585:
In asymmetric encryption, a message encrypted with a public key can be decrypted with which key?
A. Another public key
B. A corresponding private key
C. A shared symmetric key
D. Any key
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1586:
In cloud computing, which issue arises due to lack of training and expertise among employees?
A. Privacy threats
B. High cost of maintenance
C. Faster processing
D. Enhanced security
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q1587:
What is an example of unauthorized secondary usage of consumer data?
A. Targeted advertising
B. Selling data to competitors
C. Enhancing user experience
D. Cloud storage management
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1588:
In which region is the trans-border flow of personal data restricted?
A. USA
B. Australia
C. European Union (EU)
D. Africa
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 37
Q1589:
Which agreement allows personal data transfer from the EU to the USA?
A. EU Safe Harbor
B. GDPR
C. Digital Rights Management
D. Privacy Shield
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q1590:
What action can a court take regarding cloud consumers' data?
A. Order a Cloud provider to encrypt data
B. Allow access to a cloud consumer's data
C. Prevent the Cloud provider from sharing data
D. Mandate data deletion
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1591:
What challenge is caused by the global nature of cloud computing?
A. Cross-border data flow restrictions
B. Limited storage space
C. High cost of data centers
D. Enhanced security
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 37
Q1592:
Fill in the blank: Lack of ___________ in the cloud may result in privacy issues.
A. encryption
B. user control
C. data replication
D. transparency
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1593:
What is a potential risk when employees access public cloud services through self-service portals?
A. Unauthorized access
B. Privacy threats
C. Increased productivity
D. Enhanced data encryption
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1594:
In which case is trans-border data flow from EU countries allowed?
A. When data is encrypted
B. When receiving country has adequate protection
C. When users consent
D. When the receiving country is part of the EU
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1595:
What does the legal uncertainty in cloud computing mainly concern?
A. Data encryption rules
B. Data storage costs
C. Application of privacy protection frameworks
D. Cloud server availability
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 37
Q1596:
Fill in the blank: A high tendency for __________ usage of cloud consumer data creates a privacy concern.
A. encrypted
B. secondary
C. compressed
D. primary
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 37
Q1597:
What must be done to ensure that data is truly deleted in the cloud?
A. Verify deletion with third-party software
B. Trust the provider's deletion policy
C. Ensure secure discarding of virtual storage devices
D. Encrypt the data
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 37
Q1598:
What is the primary concern when handing over cloud consumers' data due to a court order?
A. Data misuse
B. Privacy breach
C. Legal compliance
D. Data loss
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 37
Q1599:
Which legal agreement addresses data protection for US-EU trans-border data flow?
A. Privacy Shield
B. EU Model Contracts
C. GDPR
D. US Safe Harbor
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 37
Q1600:
Fill in the blank: Cloud computing faces new demands for privacy protection due to ________.
A. user practices
B. global regulations
C. globalization
D. data replication
Correct Answer:
C