Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 40
Q1661:
What should a Cloud provider offer to reassure security compliance?
A. Encryption
B. Monitoring mechanisms
C. Data backup
D. Service-level agreements
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q1662:
What is the main concern for real-time applications in Cloud computing?
A. Latency
B. Privacy
C. Security
D. Disaster recovery
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q1663:
Which of the following issues with Cloud can affect large-scale computations?
A. Scalable programming
B. Data redundancy
C. Software bugs
D. High availability
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q1664:
In Cloud, what kind of recovery plans are necessary?
A. Real-time data access
B. Scalable storage solutions
C. Hardware and software-based disaster recovery
D. Advanced encryption techniques
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q1665:
For offline data updates, synchronization with Cloud copies requires ____.
A. Data encryption
B. Version control
C. Load balancing
D. Security patches
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q1666:
What kind of data handling procedures are critical for trust in Cloud computing?
A. Compliance with regulatory laws
B. Load balancing
C. Data encryption
D. Traffic management
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q1667:
What is the mean time between failure (MTBF)?
A. A value representing the average operational time of mechanical devices
B. The time taken to recover from disk failure
C. A measurement of network speed
D. The response time of cloud servers
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q1668:
In the traditional approach to disk failure recovery, what is the main disadvantage?
A. Time-consuming recovery process
B. No need for backup
C. Cloud backups are not reliable
D. It is faster than RAID
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q1669:
Which of the following is NOT a part of the disaster recovery strategy for disk failure?
A. RAID
B. Cloud backup
C. Manual data entry
D. Traditional backup
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q1670:
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is best suited for:
A. Avoiding the need for backups
B. Distributed data storage
C. Increasing internet speed
D. Minimizing network downtime
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q1671:
Which of the following may cause a computer power failure?
A. Hardware fault
B. Virus attack
C. Power surge
D. Disk corruption
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q1672:
What is the main disadvantage of traditional surge protector devices?
A. They don’t protect against viruses
B. They do not save unsaved data
C. They increase disk failure risk
D. They only work during floods
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q1673:
Cloud providers help reduce power failure risks by:
A. Moving data to another power grid
B. Using manual backups
C. Creating local data centers
D. Eliminating RAID systems
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q1674:
What makes cloud computing safer against traditional viruses?
A. Complex virtualization technologies
B. Use of manual firewalls
C. Reliance on RAID systems
D. No need for internet access
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 41
Q1675:
What is a major advantage of using Cloud services to prevent damage from disgruntled employees?
A. Reduces data recovery time
B. Ensures easy virus removal
C. Quick removal of access privileges
D. Helps manage flood risks
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q1676:
Cloud providers offer which type of service to handle employee identity management?
A. Data Encryption
B. Identity as a Service (IDaaS)
C. Virtual Servers
D. Physical Backups
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q1677:
What is the best way to recover lost data from a stolen laptop when using Cloud services?
A. Use a firewall
B. Access backup from another computer
C. Restore from local storage
D. Install a new operating system
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 41
Q1678:
Which solution helps in reducing downtime during desktop failure in Cloud environments?
A. Using VPN
B. Redundant desktops
C. Login into Cloud services from another device
D. Increasing password complexity
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q1679:
What percentage of uptime do Cloud providers guarantee for server reliability?
A. 0.8
B. 0.95
C. 0.999
D. 1
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 41
Q1680:
How do cloud-based database systems reduce downtime?
A. By using manual backups
B. Through replication and failover systems
C. By storing data on local servers
D. By disconnecting clients during failures
Correct Answer:
B