Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1521: What happens when a buffer overflow occurs?
- A: Data is erased
- B: Data is written to adjacent memory blocks
- C: Program execution halts
- D: Memory is expanded
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B
Q1522: Which languages are less prone to buffer overflow due to reduced coding errors?
- A: C and C++
- B: Python and Ruby
- C: C# and Java
- D: HTML and CSS
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C
Q1523: What is one of the key security measures when installing an operating system?
- A: Disable the internet
- B: Use the default configuration
- C: Install additional security tools like antivirus and firewalls
- D: Install no additional services
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C
Q1524: What should be done before installing any applications on an operating system?
- A: Remove the user accounts
- B: Patch/update the OS with the latest security patches
- C: Disable the firewall
- D: Set up guest accounts
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B
Q1525: What is the purpose of a hypervisor in virtualization security?
- A: Manage physical devices
- B: Monitor the guest OSs
- C: Allocate memory to processes
- D: Handle user data
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B
Q1526: What does a threat represent in a security context?
- A: A potential security breach
- B: A malware attack
- C: A system update
- D: A security policy
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A
Q1527: Vulnerabilities exist because of which of the following?
- A: Lack of user accounts
- B: Insufficient protection or security deficiencies
- C: Inability to update the OS
- D: Too many installed applications
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B
Q1528: Which of the following is used to exploit a vulnerability?
- A: Firewall
- B: Antivirus software
- C: Threats
- D: Patches
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C
Q1529: Which factor determines the risk in a security system?
- A: Number of users
- B: Number of possible vulnerabilities
- C: Number of firewall rules
- D: Number of network devices
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B
Q1530: A trusted attacker can be best described as:
- A: A legitimate Cloud consumer launching attacks
- B: A non-privileged service consumer
- C: An automated program
- D: A third-party service provider
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A