Q. Geographic distribution of data across a cloud provider’s network is a problem for many enterprises because it:

  • (A) Breaks compliance regulations
  • (B) Adds latency
  • (C) Raises security concerns
  • (D) Makes data recovery harder
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Breaks compliance regulations

Q. Cloud computing networks are designed to support only private or hybrid clouds.

  • (A) True
  • (B) False
  • (C) ---
  • (D) ---
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) False

Q. A good cloud computing network can be adjusted to provide bandwidth on demand.

  • (A) True
  • (B) False
  • (C) ---
  • (D) ---
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) True

Q. A larger cloud network can be built as either a layer 3 or layer 4 network.

  • (A) True
  • (B) False
  • (C) ---
  • (D) ---
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) False

Q. The typical three-layer switching topology will not create latency within a cloud network.

  • (A) True
  • (B) False
  • (C) ---
  • (D) ---
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) False

Q. The term ‘Cloud’ in cloud-computing refers to ______.

  • (A) The Internet
  • (B) Cumulus Clouds
  • (C) A Computer
  • (D) Thin Clients
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) The Internet

Q. In order to participate in cloud-computing, you must be using the following OS _______ .

  • (A) Windows
  • (B) Mac OS
  • (C) Linux
  • (D) All of the above
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) All of the above

Q. Google Docs is a type of cloud computing.

  • (A) True
  • (B) False
  • (C) ---
  • (D) ---
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) True
Explanation:

Google Docs is a Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing model. It allows users to:

  • Create, edit, and share documents online.
  • Access documents from any device with internet.
  • Collaborate in real-time.

All of this is hosted on Google’s cloud infrastructure, making it a classic example of cloud computing.

βœ… Final Answer: (A) True

Q. Which of the following statements about Google App Engine (GAE) is INCORRECT.

  • (A) It’s a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model.
  • (B) Automatic Scalability is built in with GAE. As a developer you don’t need to worry about application scalability
  • (C) You can decide on how many physical servers required for hosting your application.
  • (D) The applications deployed on GAE have the same security, privacy and data protection policies as that of Google’s applications. So, applications can take advantage of reliability, performance and security of Google’s infrastructure.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) You can decide on how many physical servers required for hosting your application.

Q. What is the name of the organization helping to foster security standards for cloud computing?

  • (A) Cloud Security Standards Working.
  • (B) Cloud Security Alliance.
  • (C) Cloud Security WatchDog.
  • (D) Security in the Cloud Alliance.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Cloud Security Alliance.