Cloud
computing
1. What is cloud computing?
A) On-demand availability of computer resources
B) A method of storing data only on local machines
C) A type of physical hardware for storage
D) A system of interconnecting cables
Answer: A) On-demand availability of computer resources
2. Which is NOT a main type of cloud computing service?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Hardware as a Service (HaaS)
D) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Answer: C) Hardware as a Service (HaaS)
3. A key benefit of cloud computing is:
A) Increased capital expenses
B) Slower response times
C) Improved speed and flexibility
D) Limited accessibility
Answer: C) Improved speed and flexibility
4. Which cloud service model provides clients with the ability to
develop and publish software?
A) SaaS
B) PaaS
C) IaaS
D) NaaS
Answer: B) PaaS
5. In cloud computing, IaaS primarily allows users to:
A) Use pre-installed software
B) Build applications on a development platform
C) Rent IT infrastructure on a pay-as-you-go basis
D) Access physical servers directly
Answer: C) Rent IT infrastructure on a pay-as-you-go basis
6. Which of the following is a private cloud?
A) Google Cloud
B) A cloud service used exclusively by one organization
C) A third-party cloud shared across multiple users
D) An internet-based gaming platform
Answer: B) A cloud service used exclusively by one organization
7. What is a common example of SaaS?
A) Google Applications
B) Microsoft Azure
C) IBM Cloud
D) Kubernetes
Answer: A) Google Applications
8. The benefit of scalability in cloud computing means:
A) Increasing only hardware capacity
B) Delivering the exact resources needed at the right time
C) Decreasing all cloud resources
D) Providing fixed capacity regardless of demand
Answer: B) Delivering the exact resources needed at the right time
9. Which cloud computing model is best for organizations wanting to
maintain both public and private resources?
A) Hybrid cloud
B) Public cloud
C) Private cloud
D) Community cloud
Answer: A) Hybrid cloud
10. Serverless computing focuses on:
A) Physically managing servers
B) Application building without server management
C) Limiting the number of applications
D) Increasing on-premise hardware
Answer: B) Application building without server management
11. What does SaaS stand for?
A) System as a Solution
B) Software as a Service
C) Storage as a Service
D) Security as a Service
Answer: B) Software as a Service
12. Which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?
A) Increased IT labor costs
B) Hardware dependency
C) Lower capital expenses
D) Limited data storage
Answer: C) Lower capital expenses
13. Which cloud service type is most suitable for developers
creating and managing applications without handling
infrastructure?
A) IaaS
B) PaaS
C) SaaS
D) FaaS
Answer: B) PaaS
14. Examples of cloud providers offering IaaS include:
A) Google and Yahoo
B) Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
C) Dropbox and iCloud
D) Netflix and Hulu
Answer: B) Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
15. Which type of cloud service allows users to access software
applications through a web browser?
A) PaaS
B) IaaS
C) SaaS
D) DaaS
Answer: C) SaaS
16. What is a key characteristic of a public cloud?
A) Owned and managed by a single business
B) Accessible only on private networks
C) Accessible over the internet and owned by third-party providers
D) Completely free for all users
Answer: C) Accessible over the internet and owned by third-party providers
17. Which cloud model combines both public and private clouds?
A) Public cloud
B) Private cloud
C) Hybrid cloud
D) Distributed cloud
Answer: C) Hybrid cloud
18. Which is NOT typically associated with cloud computing?
A) Flexibility
B) Faster innovation
C) Higher maintenance fees
D) Reduced capital costs
Answer: C) Higher maintenance fees
19. Which benefit of cloud computing involves improved data
backup and disaster recovery?
A) Speed
B) Reliability
C) Scalability
D) Flexibility
Answer: B) Reliability
20. What does IaaS primarily provide?
A) End-user software applications
B) A development environment for applications
C) Networking, storage, and servers
D) Security policies
Answer: C) Networking, storage, and servers
21. Which technology often used in IaaS allows creating and
managing virtual infrastructure?
A) Data warehousing
B) Virtualization
C) Blockchain
D) Machine learning
Answer: B) Virtualization
22. What is a major security advantage offered by many cloud
providers?
A) Free technical support
B) Strict access control policies and data encryption
C) Open data sharing across all users
D) Manual server maintenance
Answer: B) Strict access control policies and data encryption
23. In which cloud model do users pay only for the services they
use?
A) Public cloud
B) Pay-per-usage cloud
C) Subscription cloud
D) On-demand cloud
Answer: D) On-demand cloud
24. Which of the following describes the "intelligent edge" in cloud
computing?
A) Computing done in central data centers
B) A network that only connects local devices
C) Devices that gather and analyze data close to the user or source
D) Only AI-based applications running on the cloud
Answer: C) Devices that gather and analyze data close to the user or source
25. Which of the following is an example of cloud-native
technologies?
A) Physical servers
B) Containers and Kubernetes
C) External hard drives
D) Desktop applications
Answer: B) Containers and Kubernetes
44. Which of the following helps ensure data availability and
disaster recovery in cloud computing?
A) Cloud caching
B) Data mirroring across redundant sites
C) Dedicated physical storage servers
D) Using only public clouds
Answer: B) Data mirroring across redundant sites
45. What is the primary advantage of using cloud-based data
analytics?
A) High initial investment in hardware
B) Real-time insights and scalability
C) Limited data processing capabilities
D) Fixed processing speeds regardless of workload
Answer: B) Real-time insights and scalability
46. Which cloud service model is most appropriate for an
organization looking to move its entire on-premise
infrastructure to a virtual environment?
A) SaaS
B) IaaS
C) PaaS
D) DaaS (Desktop as a Service)
Answer: B) IaaS
47. In cloud computing, the concept of "multitenancy" refers
to:
A) A single user owning all resources
B) Multiple users sharing the same physical infrastructure while
keeping data isolated
C) Dedicated servers for each organization
D) Renting physical space for servers
Answer: B) Multiple users sharing the same physical infrastructure while
keeping data isolated
48. A primary security concern in cloud computing is:
A) Physical storage constraints
B) Data breaches due to shared infrastructure
C) Limited access to software updates
D) Low storage capacity
Answer: B) Data breaches due to shared infrastructure
49. In serverless computing, when are resources allocated?
A) When a user logs in
B) Only during the initialization phase
C) When a specific function or trigger occurs
D) Continuously, regardless of usage
Answer: C) When a specific function or trigger occurs
50. Which of the following best defines the "pay-as-you-go"
model in cloud computing?
A) Users prepay for a fixed amount of resources
B) Users are billed based on the resources they actually use
C) Users are billed a fixed monthly fee regardless of usage
D) Users only pay for services if they exceed a certain limit
Answer: B) Users are billed based on the resources they actually use
51. Which aspect of cloud computing improves productivity
by reducing hardware setup and maintenance tasks?
A) Cost management
B) Self-service provisioning
C) Automated data mirroring
D) High security protocols
Answer: B) Self-service provisioning
52. Which technology is often used alongside cloud
computing to manage complex application deployments
across multiple environments?
A) Blockchain
B) Kubernetes
C) Edge routers
D) Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Answer: B) Kubernetes
53. Which of these is a core principle of DevOps that aligns
well with cloud computing?
A) Strict access controls
B) Siloed IT operations
C) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
D) Manual testing of all code
Answer: C) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
54. A hybrid cloud is most beneficial for companies that:
A) Require strict compliance and high flexibility
B) Prefer single-vendor solutions
C) Operate entirely within public clouds
D) Avoid the use of private networks
Answer: A) Require strict compliance and high flexibility
55. What is the primary benefit of containerization in cloud
environments?
A) Increased physical hardware requirements
B) Portability and efficient resource utilization for applications
C) Isolating applications on separate physical servers
D) Limiting application functionality to specific hardware
Answer: B) Portability and efficient resource utilization for applications
56. Which of the following is an example of a real-world
application of cloud computing in artificial intelligence (AI)?
A) Virtual storage for offline applications
B) AI-driven data analysis through platforms like Google Cloud AI and
AWS Machine Learning
C) Low-resolution data processing for local files
D) Manual coding of all AI algorithms
Answer: B) AI-driven data analysis through platforms like Google Cloud AI
and AWS Machine Learning
57. Which cloud computing technology facilitates real-time
communication between services or devices in IoT
applications?
A) Virtual private networks
B) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
C) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
D) Content Management Systems (CMS)
Answer: B) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
58. Which service provides end-to-end data security within
the cloud environment?
A) Identity and Access Management (IAM)
B) Public cloud architecture
C) PaaS development environments
D) API Gateways
Answer: A) Identity and Access Management (IAM)
59. In the context of cloud security, "data encryption"
primarily aims to:
A) Increase data storage capacity
B) Speed up data transfer across servers
C) Protect data privacy and integrity
D) Allow unlimited data sharing
Answer: C) Protect data privacy and integrity
60. What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in the
"intelligent cloud"?
A) AI is used to automate hardware maintenance
B) AI enables enhanced data analysis, decision-making, and predictive
insights
C) AI replaces human IT support roles
D) AI provides free computing resources for all users
Answer: B) AI enables enhanced data analysis, decision-making, and
predictive insights
61. Which deployment model is ideal for startups looking for
rapid deployment without large upfront costs?
A) Private cloud
B) Public cloud
C) Community cloud
D) Local server deployment
Answer: B) Public cloud
62. Which term describes the cloud model that eliminates
the need for provisioning and managing physical servers?
A) Virtualization
B) Edge computing
C) Serverless computing
D) Database management
Answer: C) Serverless computing
63. Which of the following is a commonly used open-source
platform for building, deploying, and managing containers?
A) Hadoop
B) Kubernetes
C) ElasticSearch
D) Ansible
Answer: B) Kubernetes
64. In the hybrid cloud model, where can data and
applications reside?
A) Only on on-premise servers
B) Only on public cloud servers
C) In a combination of on-premise and public or private cloud
environments
D) Exclusively on private networks
Answer: C) In a combination of on-premise and public or private cloud
environments
65. What benefit does edge computing provide in relation to
cloud computing?
A) Complete data storage off-site
B) Low latency by processing data closer to the source
C) Reduced security requirements
D) Elimination of the need for centralized data centers
Answer: B) Low latency by processing data closer to the source
44. Which of the following helps ensure data availability and
disaster recovery in cloud computing?
A) Cloud caching
B) Data mirroring across redundant sites
C) Dedicated physical storage servers
D) Using only public clouds
Answer: B) Data mirroring across redundant sites
45. What is the primary advantage of using cloud-based data
analytics?
A) High initial investment in hardware
B) Real-time insights and scalability
C) Limited data processing capabilities
D) Fixed processing speeds regardless of workload
Answer: B) Real-time insights and scalability
46. Which cloud service model is most appropriate for an
organization looking to move its entire on-premise infrastructure to
a virtual environment?
A) SaaS
B) IaaS
C) PaaS
D) DaaS (Desktop as a Service)
Answer: B) IaaS
47. In cloud computing, the concept of "multitenancy" refers to:
A) A single user owning all resources
B) Multiple users sharing the same physical infrastructure while
keeping data isolated
C) Dedicated servers for each organization
D) Renting physical space for servers
Answer: B) Multiple users sharing the same physical infrastructure while
keeping data isolated
48. A primary security concern in cloud computing is:
A) Physical storage constraints
B) Data breaches due to shared infrastructure
C) Limited access to software updates
D) Low storage capacity
Answer: B) Data breaches due to shared infrastructure
49. In serverless computing, when are resources allocated?
A) When a user logs in
B) Only during the initialization phase
C) When a specific function or trigger occurs
D) Continuously, regardless of usage
Answer: C) When a specific function or trigger occurs
50. Which of the following best defines the "pay-as-you-go" model in
cloud computing?
A) Users prepay for a fixed amount of resources
B) Users are billed based on the resources they actually use
C) Users are billed a fixed monthly fee regardless of usage
D) Users only pay for services if they exceed a certain limit
Answer: B) Users are billed based on the resources they actually use
51. Which aspect of cloud computing improves productivity by
reducing hardware setup and maintenance tasks?
A) Cost management
B) Self-service provisioning
C) Automated data mirroring
D) High security protocols
Answer: B) Self-service provisioning
52. Which technology is often used alongside cloud computing to
manage complex application deployments across multiple
environments?
A) Blockchain
B) Kubernetes
C) Edge routers
D) Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Answer: B) Kubernetes
53. Which of these is a core principle of DevOps that aligns well with
cloud computing?
A) Strict access controls
B) Siloed IT operations
C) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
D) Manual testing of all code
Answer: C) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
54. A hybrid cloud is most beneficial for companies that:
A) Require strict compliance and high flexibility
B) Prefer single-vendor solutions
C) Operate entirely within public clouds
D) Avoid the use of private networks
Answer: A) Require strict compliance and high flexibility
55. What is the primary benefit of containerization in cloud
environments?
A) Increased physical hardware requirements
B) Portability and efficient resource utilization for applications
C) Isolating applications on separate physical servers
D) Limiting application functionality to specific hardware
Answer: B) Portability and efficient resource utilization for applications
56. Which of the following is an example of a real-world application
of cloud computing in artificial intelligence (AI)?
A) Virtual storage for offline applications
B) AI-driven data analysis through platforms like Google Cloud AI and
AWS Machine Learning
C) Low-resolution data processing for local files
D) Manual coding of all AI algorithms
Answer: B) AI-driven data analysis through platforms like Google Cloud AI
and AWS Machine Learning
57. Which cloud computing technology facilitates real-time
communication between services or devices in IoT applications?
A) Virtual private networks
B) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
C) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
D) Content Management Systems (CMS)
Answer: B) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT)
58. Which service provides end-to-end data security within the
cloud environment?
A) Identity and Access Management (IAM)
B) Public cloud architecture
C) PaaS development environments
D) API Gateways
Answer: A) Identity and Access Management (IAM)
59. In the context of cloud security, "data encryption" primarily aims
to:
A) Increase data storage capacity
B) Speed up data transfer across servers
C) Protect data privacy and integrity
D) Allow unlimited data sharing
Answer: C) Protect data privacy and integrity
60. What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in the "intelligent
cloud"?
A) AI is used to automate hardware maintenance
B) AI enables enhanced data analysis, decision-making, and predictive
insights
C) AI replaces human IT support roles
D) AI provides free computing resources for all users
Answer: B) AI enables enhanced data analysis, decision-making, and
predictive insights
61. Which deployment model is ideal for startups looking for rapid
deployment without large upfront costs?
A) Private cloud
B) Public cloud
C) Community cloud
D) Local server deployment
Answer: B) Public cloud
62. Which term describes the cloud model that eliminates the need
for provisioning and managing physical servers?
A) Virtualization
B) Edge computing
C) Serverless computing
D) Database management
Answer: C) Serverless computing
63. Which of the following is a commonly used open-source platform
for building, deploying, and managing containers?
A) Hadoop
B) Kubernetes
C) ElasticSearch
D) Ansible
Answer: B) Kubernetes
64. In the hybrid cloud model, where can data and applications
reside?
A) Only on on-premise servers
B) Only on public cloud servers
C) In a combination of on-premise and public or private cloud
environments
D) Exclusively on private networks
Answer: C) In a combination of on-premise and public or private cloud
environments
65. What benefit does edge computing provide in relation to cloud
computing?
A) Complete data storage off-site
B) Low latency by processing data closer to the source
C) Reduced security requirements
D) Elimination of the need for centralized data centers
Answer: B) Low latency by processing data closer to the source
