Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q841: What is a cloud database?
- A: A database that resides on a local server
- B: A database that resides on a cloud platform
- C: A database that is only available offline
- D: A database that can only be accessed by local applications
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B
Q842: Fill in the blank: A cloud database is provisioned as part of __________.
- A: IaaS
- B: PaaS
- C: SaaS
- D: DaaS
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B
Q843: Which of the following is an advantage of cloud-based database solutions?
- A: Limited scalability
- B: High availability of database software
- C: Increased administration of databases
- D: Reduced accessibility
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B
Q844: What is a potential disadvantage of cloud-based database solutions?
- A: High speed of access
- B: Trust issues regarding sensitive data
- C: No available providers
- D: Unlimited storage
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B
Q845: Which company is a cloud-based database provider?
- A: Apple
- B: Google
- C: Oracle
- D: Sony
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C
Q846: Fill in the blank: Cloud-based block storage is suitable when data may not map properly on a __________.
- A: database
- B: local disk
- C: file system
- D: network
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C
Q847: What is Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)?
- A: A type of cloud-based block storage
- B: A software for database management
- C: A local storage solution
- D: A file transfer service
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A
Q848: What is one reason an application developer might use block storage?
- A: To simplify data mapping
- B: To store data in a customized file system
- C: To enhance database replication
- D: To increase database downtime
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B
Q849: Fill in the blank: Cloud databases provide cost-effective __________ as per use.
- A: storage
- B: scalability
- C: administration
- D: security
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B
Q850: Which of the following is a characteristic of cloud databases?
- A: They are only accessible offline
- B: They have redundant hardware for high availability
- C: They require extensive manual configuration
- D: They are limited to small data sizes
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B