Module -1 MCQ questions

1.What is cloud computing?

A) Traditional computing
B) On-demand delivery of computing resources over the internet
C) Local network computing
D) Mainframe computing
Answer: B) On-demand delivery of computing resources over the internet

2.Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of cloud computing?

A) On-demand self-service
B) Broad network access
C) Centralized management
D) Resource pooling
Answer: C) Centralized management

3.What is the underlying principle of cloud computing that enables scalability and
fault tolerance?
A) Centralized processing
B) Parallel and distributed computing
C) Mainframe architecture
D) Client-server architecture
Answer: B) Parallel and distributed computing

4.Which of the following is not a phase in the evolution of cloud computing?

A) Mainframe era
B) Client-server era
C) Distributed computing era
D) Virtualization era
Answer: C) Distributed computing era

5.What is the primary goal of cloud architecture?

A) Maximizing hardware usage
B) Minimizing network latency
C) Ensuring data privacy
D) Providing scalable and reliable services
Answer: D) Providing scalable and reliable services

6.Which type of cloud deployment model provides computing resources to the

general public over the internet?
A) Public cloud
B) Private cloud
C) Hybrid cloud
D) Community cloud
Answer: A) Public cloud

7.Which cloud service model offers ready-to-use applications and software over the
internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

8.What is a major benefit of using a hybrid cloud model?

A) Lower cost
B) Improved security
C) Greater flexibility
D) Increased performance
Answer: C) Greater flexibility

9.Which of the following is a business model around cloud computing?

A) Pay-as-you-go
B) Pay-before-you-use
C) Fixed pricing
D) Ownership licensing
Answer: A) Pay-as-you-go

10.Which of the following is not a major player in cloud computing?

A) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
B) Microsoft Azure
C) Google Earth
D) IBM Cloud
Answer: C) Google Earth

11.Which cloud computing issue refers to the unauthorized access and theft of
sensitive data?
A) Data security
B) Data sovereignty
C) Data privacy
D) Data portability
Answer: A) Data security

12.Which of the following is an open-source cloud computing platform?

A) AWS Lambda
B) Azure Functions
C) Eucalyptus
D) Google Cloud Functions
Answer: C) Eucalyptus
13.Which cloud computing platform provides infrastructure for scientific computing
research?
A) Eucalyptus
B) Nimbus
C) OpenStack
D) Cloud Foundry
Answer: B) Nimbus

14.Which of the following is not a characteristic of CloudSim?

A) It is a cloud computing simulation tool.
B) It supports the modeling and simulation of cloud environments.
C) It is primarily used for data storage.
D) It is open-source.
Answer: C) It is primarily used for data storage.

15.Which cloud computing platform is primarily used for building private clouds?
A) Eucalyptus
B) OpenStack
C) Cloud Foundry
D) Heroku
Answer: B) OpenStack

16.What is the primary goal of cloud computing?

A) Centralized management of resources
B) Efficient utilization of hardware resources
C) On-demand delivery of computing resources over the internet
D) Ensuring data privacy
Answer: C) On-demand delivery of computing resources over the internet

17.Which of the following is not a characteristic of cloud computing?

A) Scalability
B) Resource pooling
C) Reliability
D) Physical infrastructure ownership
Answer: D) Physical infrastructure ownership

18.Which era in the evolution of cloud computing saw the rise of personal
computers?
A) Mainframe era
B) Client-server era
C) Virtualization era
D) Cloud era
Answer: B) Client-server era

19.What is the primary goal of cloud architecture?

A) Maximizing hardware usage
B) Minimizing network latency
C) Ensuring data privacy
D) Providing scalable and reliable services
Answer: D) Providing scalable and reliable services

20.Which of the following cloud deployment models provides computing resources

to multiple organizations?
A) Public cloud
B) Private cloud
C) Hybrid cloud
D) Community cloud
Answer: D) Community cloud

21.Which cloud service model provides a development platform for building, testing,
and deploying applications?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)
Answer: B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

22.What is a key benefit of using a hybrid cloud deployment model?

A) Cost-effectiveness
B) Improved security
C) Enhanced scalability
D) Vendor lock-in avoidance
Answer: D) Vendor lock-in avoidance

23.Which of the following is a business model associated with cloud computing?

A) Pay-per-use
B) Perpetual licensing
C) Fixed pricing
D) Upfront payment
Answer: A) Pay-per-use

24.Which major player in cloud computing offers services such as Amazon EC2 and
S3?
A) Microsoft Azure
B) Google Cloud Platform
C) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
D) IBM Cloud
Answer: C) Amazon Web Services (AWS)

25.What cloud computing issue refers to the legal and regulatory requirements
related to data handling?
A) Data security
B) Data sovereignty
C) Data privacy
D) Data portability
Answer: B) Data sovereignty

26.Which of the following is an open-source cloud computing platform?

A) AWS Lambda
B) Azure Functions
C) OpenNebula
D) Google Cloud Functions
Answer: C) OpenNebula

27.Which cloud computing platform is known for its support in scientific computing
and high-performance computing?
A) OpenStack
B) Nimbus
C) CloudStack
D) Eucalyptus
Answer: B) Nimbus

28.What is the primary purpose of CloudSim?

A) Cloud security
B) Cloud management
C) Cloud simulation
D) Cloud development
Answer: C) Cloud simulation

29.Which cloud computing platform is often used for building private clouds?
A) OpenStack
B) Eucalyptus
C) Cloud Foundry
D) Heroku
Answer: A) OpenStack

30.What is cloud computing primarily focused on?

A) Minimizing hardware costs
B) Centralized data storage
C) Providing on-demand computing resources
D) Localized processing
Answer: C) Providing on-demand computing resources

31.Which of the following is not a characteristic of cloud computing?

A) Elasticity
B) Location independence
C) Inflexible pricing
D) Resource pooling
Answer: C) Inflexible pricing

32.Which era in the evolution of cloud computing saw the rise of the internet?
A) Mainframe era
B) Client-server era
C) Virtualization era
D) Cloud era
Answer: D) Cloud era

33.What is the primary goal of cloud architecture?

A) Maximizing hardware usage
B) Minimizing network latency
C) Ensuring data privacy
D) Providing scalable and reliable services
Answer: D) Providing scalable and reliable services

34.Which cloud deployment model provides computing resources to multiple

organizations?
A) Public cloud
B) Private cloud
C) Hybrid cloud
D) Community cloud
Answer: D) Community cloud

35.Which cloud service model provides ready-to-use applications and software over
the internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

36.What is a key benefit of using a hybrid cloud deployment model?

A) Cost-effectiveness
B) Improved security
C) Enhanced scalability
D) Vendor lock-in avoidance
Answer: D) Vendor lock-in avoidance

37.Which of the following is a business model associated with cloud computing?

A) Pay-per-use
B) Perpetual licensing
C) Fixed pricing
D) Upfront payment
Answer: A) Pay-per-use

38.Which major player in cloud computing offers services such as Microsoft Azure
and Office 365?
A) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
B) Microsoft Azure
C) Google Cloud Platform
D) IBM Cloud
Answer: B) Microsoft Azure

39.What cloud computing issue refers to the legal and regulatory requirements
related to data handling?
A) Data security
B) Data sovereignty
C) Data privacy
D) Data portability
Answer: B) Data sovereignty

40.Which of the following is an open-source cloud computing platform?

A) AWS Lambda
B) Azure Functions
C) OpenNebula
D) Google Cloud Functions
Answer: C) OpenNebula

41.Which cloud computing platform is known for its support in scientific computing
and high-performance computing?
A) OpenStack
B) Nimbus
C) CloudStack
D) Eucalyptus
Answer: B) Nimbus

42.What is the primary purpose of CloudSim?

A) Cloud security
B) Cloud management
C) Cloud simulation
D) Cloud development
Answer: C) Cloud simulation

43.Which cloud computing platform is often used for building private clouds?
A) OpenStack
B) Eucalyptus
C) Cloud Foundry
D) Heroku
Answer: A) OpenStack

44.What is cloud computing primarily focused on?

A) Minimizing hardware costs
B) Centralized data storage
C) Providing on-demand computing resources
D) Localized processing
Answer: C) Providing on-demand computing resources
45.Which of the following is not a characteristic of cloud computing?
A) Elasticity
B) Location independence
C) Inflexible pricing
D) Resource pooling
Answer: C) Inflexible pricing

46.Which era in the evolution of cloud computing saw the rise of the internet?
A) Mainframe era
B) Client-server era
C) Virtualization era
D) Cloud era
Answer: D) Cloud era

47.What is the primary goal of cloud architecture?

A) Maximizing hardware usage
B) Minimizing network latency
C) Ensuring data privacy
D) Providing scalable and reliable services
Answer: D) Providing scalable and reliable services

48.Which cloud deployment model provides computing resources to multiple

organizations?
A) Public cloud
B) Private cloud
C) Hybrid cloud
D) Community cloud
Answer: D) Community cloud

49.Which cloud service model provides ready-to-use applications and software over
the internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

50.What is a key benefit of using a hybrid cloud deployment model?

A) Cost-effectiveness
B) Improved security
C) Enhanced scalability
D) Vendor lock-in avoidance
Answer: D) Vendor lock-in avoidance
Module -2 MCQ questions

1.What type of cloud service provides ready-to-use applications and software over
the internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

2.Which cloud service model offers a development platform for building, testing, and
deploying applications?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

3.What cloud service model provides computing resources such as virtual machines
and storage over the internet?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

4.Which cloud service offers managed database solutions to users, eliminating the
need for manual database administration tasks?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)

5.What type of cloud service provides real-time monitoring and analytics capabilities
for cloud-based applications and infrastructure?
A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)
B) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
C) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
D) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Answer: A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)

6.Which cloud service delivers communication tools and services over the internet,
such as VoIP and video conferencing?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
Answer: D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)

7.Which of the following is not a major cloud service provider?

A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) Salesforce
Answer: D) Salesforce

8.Which cloud service provider offers services such as Google Workspace and Google
Cloud Platform?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) IBM
Answer: A) Google

9.What cloud service allows users to store, manage, and analyze customer data for
marketing, sales, and support purposes?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: B) CRM Management

10.Which cloud service facilitates the organization and tracking of tasks, deadlines,
and team collaboration?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: C) Project Management

11.What cloud service assists in planning, organizing, and managing events such as
conferences, seminars, and webinars?
A) CRM Management
B) Project Management
C) Event Management
D) Task Management
Answer: C) Event Management

12.Which cloud service helps in managing individual and team tasks, including
assigning tasks and tracking progress?
A) Project Management
B) Event Management
C) Task Management
D) Calendar
Answer: C) Task Management

13.What cloud service enables users to schedule appointments, meetings, and

events?
A) Task Management
B) Calendar
C) Schedules
D) Word Processing
Answer: B) Calendar

14.Which cloud service provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting
documents?
A) Schedules
B) Word Processing
C) Presentation
D) Spreadsheet
Answer: B) Word Processing

15.What cloud service allows users to create and deliver presentations?

A) Word Processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Presentation
D) Databases
Answer: C) Presentation

16.Which cloud service is used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data in
tabular format?
A) Presentation
B) Spreadsheet
C) Databases
D) Desktop
Answer: B) Spreadsheet

17.What cloud service offers scalable storage solutions for structured and
unstructured data?
A) Presentation
B) Spreadsheet
C) Databases
D) Desktop
Answer: C) Databases

18.Which cloud service provides virtualized desktop environments accessible

remotely over the internet?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: B) Desktop

19.What cloud service enables online collaboration, networking, and content sharing
among users?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: C) Social Networks

20.Which cloud service facilitates group collaboration, messaging, and file sharing
within organizations?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: D) Groupware

21.Which cloud service provides ready-to-use applications and software over the
internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

22.Which cloud service model offers a development platform for building, testing,
and deploying applications?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

23.What cloud service model provides computing resources such as virtual machines
and storage over the internet?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

24.Which cloud service offers managed database solutions to users, eliminating the
need for manual database administration tasks?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)

25.What type of cloud service provides real-time monitoring and analytics

capabilities for cloud-based applications and infrastructure?
A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)
B) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
C) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
D) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Answer: A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)

26.Which cloud service delivers communication tools and services over the internet,
such as VoIP and video conferencing?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
Answer: D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)

27.Which of the following is not a major cloud service provider?

A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) Salesforce
Answer: D) Salesforce

28.Which cloud service provider offers services such as Google Workspace and
Google Cloud Platform?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) IBM
Answer: A) Google

29.What cloud service allows users to store, manage, and analyze customer data for
marketing, sales, and support purposes?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: B) CRM Management

30.Which cloud service facilitates the organization and tracking of tasks, deadlines,
and team collaboration?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: C) Project Management

31.What cloud service assists in planning, organizing, and managing events such as
conferences, seminars, and webinars?
A) CRM Management
B) Project Management
C) Event Management
D) Task Management
Answer: C) Event Management

32.Which cloud service helps in managing individual and team tasks, including
assigning tasks and tracking progress?
A) Project Management
B) Event Management
C) Task Management
D) Calendar
Answer: C) Task Management

33.What cloud service enables users to schedule appointments, meetings, and

events?
A) Task Management
B) Calendar
C) Schedules
D) Word Processing
Answer: B) Calendar

34.Which cloud service provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting
documents?
A) Schedules
B) Word Processing
C) Presentation
D) Spreadsheet
Answer: B) Word Processing

35.What cloud service allows users to create and deliver presentations?

A) Word Processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Presentation
D) Databases
Answer: C) Presentation

36.Which cloud service is used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data in
tabular format?
A) Presentation
B) Spreadsheet
C) Databases
D) Desktop
Answer: B) Spreadsheet

37.What cloud service offers scalable storage solutions for structured and
unstructured data?
A) Presentation
B) Spreadsheet
C) Databases
D) Desktop
Answer: C) Databases

38.Which cloud service provides virtualized desktop environments accessible

remotely over the internet?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: B) Desktop

39.What cloud service enables online collaboration, networking, and content sharing
among users?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: C) Social Networks

40.Which cloud service facilitates group collaboration, messaging, and file sharing
within organizations?
A) Databases
B) Desktop
C) Social Networks
D) Groupware
Answer: D) Groupware

41.Which cloud service offers ready-to-use applications and software over the
internet?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Software as a Service (SaaS)

42.Which cloud service model offers a development platform for building, testing,
and deploying applications?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

43.What cloud service model provides computing resources such as virtual machines
and storage over the internet?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

44.Which cloud service offers managed database solutions to users, eliminating the
need for manual database administration tasks?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Answer: D) Database as a Service (DBaaS)

45.What type of cloud service provides real-time monitoring and analytics

capabilities for cloud-based applications and infrastructure?
A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)
B) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
C) Database as a Service (DBaaS)
D) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Answer: A) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)

46.Which cloud service delivers communication tools and services over the internet,
such as VoIP and video conferencing?
A) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Software as a Service (SaaS)
D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)
Answer: D) Communication as a Service (CaaS)

47.Which of the following is not a major cloud service provider?

A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) Salesforce
Answer: D) Salesforce

48.Which cloud service provider offers services such as Google Workspace and
Google Cloud Platform?
A) Google
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft Azure
D) IBM
Answer: A) Google

49.What cloud service allows users to store, manage, and analyze customer data for
marketing, sales, and support purposes?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: B) CRM Management

50.Which cloud service facilitates the organization and tracking of tasks, deadlines,
and team collaboration?
A) Email Communication
B) CRM Management
C) Project Management
D) Event Management
Answer: C) Project Management

Module -3 MCQ questions

1.What is the primary need for virtualization in cloud computing?
A) Improved network speed
B) Enhanced security
C) Resource utilization efficiency
D) Reduced data latency
Answer: C) Resource utilization efficiency

2.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Increased hardware costs
B) Decreased scalability
C) Complexity in management
D) Enhanced security risks
Answer: C) Complexity in management

3.Which of the following is not a type of virtualization used in cloud computing?

A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: C) Process Virtualization

4.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple isolated execution

environments on a single physical system?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: A) System Virtualization

5.What is the purpose of a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) in virtualization?

A) To manage network connections
B) To allocate storage resources
C) To manage and monitor virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage
Answer: C) To manage and monitor virtual machines

6.Which of the following is not a property of a virtual machine?

A) Isolation
B) Mobility
C) Resource pooling
D) Vendor lock-in
Answer: D) Vendor lock-in

7.What is the role of interpretation and binary translation in virtualization?

A) To convert high-level programming languages to machine code
B) To translate virtual machine instructions to physical machine instructions
C) To optimize network traffic between virtual machines
D) To encrypt virtual machine data for security
Answer: B) To translate virtual machine instructions to physical machine instructions

8.Which type of virtualization involves providing an environment that emulates a

complete computer system?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: A) System Virtualization

9.What is the purpose of a Hypervisor in virtualization?

A) To manage hardware resources
B) To manage virtual machine instances
C) To provide security for virtual machines
D) To optimize network performance
Answer: B) To manage virtual machine instances

10.Which virtualization technology allows running multiple operating systems

simultaneously on a single physical machine?
A) Xen
B) KVM
C) VMware
D) VirtualBox
Answer: D) VirtualBox

11.What is Xen?
A) A type of virtualization hypervisor
B) An open-source virtualization platform
C) A virtual machine monitor
D) A cloud computing service provider
Answer: A) A type of virtualization hypervisor

12.What is KVM?
A) A type of virtualization hypervisor
B) An open-source virtualization platform
C) A virtual machine monitor
D) A cloud computing service provider
Answer: A) A type of virtualization hypervisor

13.What is VMware?
A) A type of virtualization hypervisor
B) An open-source virtualization platform
C) A virtual machine monitor
D) A cloud computing service provider
Answer: A) A type of virtualization hypervisor

14.What is VirtualBox?
A) A type of virtualization hypervisor
B) An open-source virtualization platform
C) A virtual machine monitor
D) A cloud computing service provider
Answer: A) A type of virtualization hypervisor

15.Which of the following is not a type of virtualization hypervisor?

A) Xen
B) KVM
C) VMware
D) Docker
Answer: D) Docker

16.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

17.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

18.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

19.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

20.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

21.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

22.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

23.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

24.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

25.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

26.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

27.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

28.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance
29.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?
A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

30.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

31.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

32.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

33.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

34.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

35.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

36.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

37.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

38.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

39.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

40.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

41.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

42.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization

43.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

44.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

45.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

46.What is the main advantage of using virtualization in cloud computing?

A) Improved security
B) Reduced hardware costs
C) Increased network speed
D) Simplified management
Answer: B) Reduced hardware costs

47.Which type of virtualization involves separating logical storage from physical

storage?
A) Network Virtualization
B) Storage Virtualization
C) Process Virtualization
D) Memory Virtualization
Answer: B) Storage Virtualization
48.What is a potential disadvantage of virtualization in cloud computing?
A) Reduced flexibility
B) Increased hardware requirements
C) Incompatibility with legacy systems
D) Overhead on performance
Answer: D) Overhead on performance

49.What is the role of virtual machine properties in virtualization?

A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines
B) To manage network connections for virtual machines
C) To allocate storage resources for virtual machines
D) To optimize memory usage for virtual machines
Answer: A) To define the hardware configuration of virtual machines

50.Which type of virtualization involves creating multiple instances of an operating

system on a single physical machine?
A) System Virtualization
B) Network Virtualization
C) Storage Virtualization
D) Process Virtualization
Answer: D) Process Virtualization

Module -4 MCQ questions

1.What is a primary challenge of security in cloud computing?
a) Limited bandwidth
b) Lack of standardization
c) Slow processing speed
d) High cost of hardware

Answer: b) Lack of standardization

2.Which of the following is not a common security challenge in Software as a Service

(SaaS)?
a) Data breaches
b) Unauthorized access
c) Vendor lock-in
d) Limited scalability

Answer: d) Limited scalability

3.Which organization manages common standards through The Open Cloud

Consortium?
a) Amazon
b) Microsoft
c) Google
d) The Open Cloud Consortium itself

Answer: d) The Open Cloud Consortium itself

4.What is the primary purpose of the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)?
a) Develop standards for cloud security
b) Provide cloud computing services
c) Manage distributed systems
d) Conduct research on cloud technologies

Answer: a) Develop standards for cloud security

5.Which standards organization provides standards for application developers?

a) The Open Cloud Consortium
b) The Distributed Management Task Force
c) The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
d) The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Answer: b) The Distributed Management Task Force

6.What do standards for messaging primarily facilitate in cloud computing?

a) Secure data storage
b) Interoperability between different systems
c) Server provisioning
d) Network routing optimization

Answer: b) Interoperability between different systems

7.Which of the following is not a common security standard in cloud computing?

a) OAuth
b) SSL/TLS
c) HIPAA
d) USB

Answer: d) USB

8.What is the role of end users in accessing cloud computing services?

a) Develop cloud infrastructure
b) Deploy virtual machines
c) Access and utilize cloud resources
d) Manage cloud security protocols

Answer: c) Access and utilize cloud resources

9.How do mobile internet devices interact with the cloud?

a) Through wired connections only
b) Through wireless connections only
c) Through both wired and wireless connections
d) They do not interact with the cloud

Answer: c) Through both wired and wireless connections

10.Hadoop MapReduce is primarily used for:

a) Data storage
b) Data processing
c) Network security
d) User authentication

Answer: b) Data processing

11.Which virtualization software is commonly used for creating virtual machines?

a) VMware
b) VirtualBox
c) Docker
d) Hyper-V

Answer: b) VirtualBox

12.What is the primary purpose of Google App Engine?

a) Cloud storage
b) Web application development and hosting
c) Virtual machine management
d) Data analytics

Answer: b) Web application development and hosting

13.Which programming language is commonly used for Google App Engine?

a) Java
b) Python
c) C#
d) Ruby

Answer: a) Java

14.What is the significance of OAuth in cloud security?

a) It provides secure access to cloud services without revealing user credentials.
b) It encrypts data stored in the cloud.
c) It ensures compliance with industry regulations.
d) It manages server virtualization.

Answer: a) It provides secure access to cloud services without revealing user

credentials.
15.Which encryption protocol is commonly used to secure data transmission in the
cloud?
a) HTTP
b) SSH
c) SSL/TLS
d) FTP

Answer: c) SSL/TLS

16.What is the role of HIPAA in cloud computing?

a) Ensuring data integrity in cloud storage
b) Regulating healthcare data privacy and security
c) Standardizing cloud computing protocols
d) Managing cloud infrastructure

Answer: b) Regulating healthcare data privacy and security

17.What is the main advantage of using containers in cloud computing?

a) Isolation of applications
b) Improved network performance
c) Reduced storage costs
d) Enhanced user experience

Answer: a) Isolation of applications

18.Which of the following is not a benefit of using cloud computing?

a) Cost savings
b) Scalability
c) Reduced security risks
d) Flexibility

Answer: c) Reduced security risks

19.What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication in cloud security?

a) To authenticate users based on a single factor
b) To authenticate users based on multiple factors
c) To encrypt data stored in the cloud
d) To manage virtual machines in the cloud

Answer: b) To authenticate users based on multiple factors

20.What is the primary role of the Open Cloud Consortium?

a) Develop cloud security standards
b) Provide cloud computing services
c) Promote open standards and best practices in cloud computing
d) Conduct research on cloud technologies
Answer: c) Promote open standards and best practices in cloud computing

21.Which of the following is a characteristic of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

a) Provides ready-to-use software applications
b) Offers virtualized computing resources over the internet
c) Delivers on-demand computing resources over a network
d) Requires users to manage the underlying infrastructure

Answer: b) Offers virtualized computing resources over the internet

22.Which organization is responsible for developing the OAuth standard?

a) IEEE
b) IETF
c) ISO
d) DMCA

Answer: b) IETF

23.What is the main purpose of the ISO 27001 standard?

a) Standardizing cloud computing protocols
b) Ensuring the security of information assets
c) Regulating healthcare data privacy
d) Managing cloud infrastructure

Answer: b) Ensuring the security of information assets

24.Which cloud deployment model provides resources exclusively to a single

organization?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud

Answer: b) Private cloud

25.What is the primary role of a hypervisor in virtualization?

a) Manage network traffic
b) Optimize server performance
c) Create and manage virtual machines
d) Encrypt data transmission

Answer: c) Create and manage virtual machines

26.Which cloud service model is most suitable for developers building and deploying
applications?
a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Software as a Service (SaaS)
d) Function as a Service (FaaS)

Answer: b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

27.What is the primary function of the Data Protection Directive (DPD) in cloud
computing?
a) Regulate the processing of personal data within the EU
b) Standardize cloud storage protocols
c) Manage access control in cloud environments
d) Develop open standards for cloud computing

Answer: a) Regulate the processing of personal data within the EU

28.Which cloud computing model offers the highest level of control and
customization?
a) Software as a Service (SaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
d) Function as a Service (FaaS)

Answer: c) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

29.What is the main advantage of using a distributed database in cloud computing?

a) Improved data security
b) Reduced network latency
c) Lower storage costs
d) Enhanced data redundancy

Answer: b) Reduced network latency

30.Which cloud computing characteristic ensures that users can rapidly acquire and
release resources?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Rapid elasticity

Answer: d) Rapid elasticity

31.Which technology is commonly used for securing data transmission over the
internet?
a) VPN
b) DNS
c) SNMP
d) HTTP
Answer: a) VPN

32.What is the primary goal of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
(PCI DSS)?
a) Ensure the security of credit card transactions
b) Regulate cloud storage protocols
c) Standardize network management protocols
d) Develop open standards for cloud computing

Answer: a) Ensure the security of credit card transactions

33.What is the role of SSL/TLS in cloud security?

a) Encrypt data transmission
b) Manage server virtualization
c) Ensure compliance with industry regulations
d) Monitor network traffic

Answer: a) Encrypt data transmission

34.Which cloud deployment model offers resources shared among multiple

organizations?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud

Answer: a) Public cloud

35.Which cloud service model provides users with access to ready-to-use software
applications?
a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c) Software as a Service (SaaS)
d) Function as a Service (FaaS)

Answer: c) Software as a Service (SaaS)

36.Which of the following is not a common security threat in cloud computing?

a) Data breaches
b) Insider threats
c) Physical theft of servers
d) Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks

Answer: c) Physical theft of servers

37.Which authentication mechanism requires users to provide something they know

and something they have?
a) Single-factor authentication
b) Multi-factor authentication
c) Biometric authentication
d) Role-based authentication

Answer: b) Multi-factor authentication

38.Which cloud computing characteristic refers to the ability to adjust resources

based on demand?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Rapid elasticity

Answer: d) Rapid elasticity

39.What is the main advantage of using a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

a) Lower cost compared to public cloud
b) Enhanced security and control
c) Greater scalability
d) Improved network performance

Answer: b) Enhanced security and control

40.Which encryption algorithm is commonly used for securing data in transit?

a) RSA
b) AES
c) DES
d) MD5

Answer: b) AES

41.Which cloud computing characteristic ensures that resources are allocated and
deallocated automatically?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Rapid elasticity

Answer: a) On-demand self-service

42.Which organization is responsible for developing the ISO 27001 standard?

a) ISO
b) IETF
c) IEEE
d) DMCA
Answer: a) ISO

43.Which cloud deployment model offers a combination of public and private clouds?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud

Answer: c) Hybrid cloud

44.What is the primary role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) in cloud computing?
a) Develop open standards for cloud computing
b) Regulate cloud storage protocols
c) Ensure compliance with industry regulations
d) Conduct research and provide guidelines

Answer: d) Conduct research and provide guidelines

45.Which encryption protocol is commonly used for securing email communication?

a) SSH
b) TLS
c) SSL
d) VPN

Answer: b) TLS

46.Which cloud computing characteristic refers to the ability to access resources

over the internet?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Rapid elasticity

Answer: b) Broad network access

47.Which organization is responsible for developing the Health Insurance Portability

and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
a) IETF
b) ISO
c) IEEE
d) US Congress

Answer: d) US Congress

48.What is the primary function of a firewall in cloud security?

a) Encrypt data transmission
b) Manage network traffic
c) Authenticate users
d) Monitor server performance

Answer: b) Manage network traffic

49.Which cloud computing characteristic ensures that resources are shared among
multiple users?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Rapid elasticity

Answer: c) Resource pooling

50.Which authentication mechanism verifies a user's identity based on physical

characteristics?
a) Single-factor authentication
b) Multi-factor authentication
c) Biometric authentication
d) Role-based authentication

Answer: c) Biometric authentication

Set-1

1) What type of computing technology refers to services and applications that typically run on a
distributed network through virtualized resources?

a. Distributed Computing
b. Cloud Computing
c. Soft Computing
d. Parallel Computing

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Answer: B

Explanation: Cloud computing is a computing technique in which applications are accessed by

common internet protocols and networking standards.
2) Which one of the following options can be considered as the Cloud?

a. Hadoop
b. Intranet
c. Web Applications
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: Whenever any intranet becomes large enough in size that a diagram is not able to
differentiate the individual physical system, so at that stage intranet also becomes known as a
cloud. Hadoop can be considered as a cloud.

3) Cloud computing is a kind of abstraction which is based on the notion of combining physical
resources and represents them as _______resources to users.

a. Real
b. Cloud
c. Virtual
d. none of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: Cloud Computing is a kind of new model for providing resources for applications
such as staging applications, platform-independent user access to services.

4) Which of the following has many features of that is now known as cloud computing?

a. Web Service
b. Softwares
c. All of the mentioned
d. Internet

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Answer: D

Explanation: Internet provides the abstraction, runs through the same set of protocols and
standards, and uses the same operating system and applications.
5) Which one of the following cloud concepts is related to sharing and pooling the resources?

a. Polymorphism
b. Virtualization
c. Abstraction
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: The application runs on physical systems that are not specified in real. The
information stored in the locations that are also not specified or unknown, administration of the
systems are outsourced to others and can be accessed by the user.

6) Which one of the following statements is not true?

a. The popularization of the Internet actually enabled most cloud computing systems.
b. Cloud computing makes the long-held dream of utility as a payment possible for you, with
an infinitely scalable, universally available system, pay what you use.
c. Soft computing addresses a real paradigm in the way in which the system is deployed.
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: Cloud computing is distinguished by the notion that resources are virtual and infinite
and describe the physical systems on which software runs in the abstracted manner from the user.

7) Which one of the following can be considered as a utility is a dream that dates from the beginning of
the computing industry itself?

a. Computing
b. Model
c. Software
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A
Explanation: Cloud computing takes the technology, services, and applications that are similar to
those on the Internet and turns them into a self-service utility.

8) Which of the following is an essential concept related to Cloud?

a. Reliability
b. Abstraction
c. Productivity
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: Cloud computing hides all the detail of system implementation from users and
developers.

9) Which one of the following is Cloud Platform by Amazon?

a. Azure
b. AWS
c. Cloudera
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: Amazon web service is one of the most successful cloud-based businesses, which
offers infrastructure as a service and lets you rent virtual computers on its own infrastructure.

10) Which of the following statement is not true?

a. Through cloud computing, one can begin with very small and become big in a rapid
manner.
b. All applications benefit from deployment in the Cloud.
c. Cloud computing is revolutionary, even though the technology it is built on is evolutionary.
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: B
Explanation: A variety of issues, such as issues with latency, security, and regulatory compliance,
all are subject to concern. AWS is one of the most successful cloud-based businesses, which is a
type of infrastructure as a service and lets you rent virtual computers on its own infrastructure.

11) In the Planning Phase, Which of the following is the correct step for performing the analysis?

a. Cloud Computing Value Proposition

b. Cloud Computing Strategy Planning
c. Both A and B
d. Business Architecture Development

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Answer: C

Explanation: In the planning phase, we actually analyze the strategy related problems which
customers might face. There are usually two steps to perform the analysis: Cloud Computing
Planning and Cloud Computing Value Proposition.

12) In which one of the following, a strategy record or Document is created respectively to the events,
conditions a user may face while applying cloud computing mode.

a. Cloud Computing Value Proposition

b. Cloud Computing Strategy Planning
c. Planning Phase
d. Business Architecture Development

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Answer: B

Explanation: Cloud Computing Strategy Planning: The establishment of the strategy is based on
the above step's analysis result. In this phase, a strategy document is prepared according to the
conditions faced by the customer while implementing the cloud computing mode

13) What is Business Architecture Development?

a. We recognize the risks that might be caused by cloud computing application from a
business perspective.
b. We identify the applications that support the business processes and the technologies
required to support enterprise applications and data systems.
c. We formulate all kinds of plans that are required to transform the current business to
cloud computing modes.
 d. None of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation: Business Architecture Development: In this phase, we identify the risks that can be
caused by a cloud computing application from a business point of view.

14) Which one of the following refers to the non-functional requirements like disaster recovery, security,
reliability, etc.

a. Service Development
b. Quality of service
c. Plan Development
d. Technical Service

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Answer: B

Explanation: Quality of service refers to the non-functional requirements such as reliability,

security, disaster recovery, etc.

15) Which one of the following is a phase of the Deployment process?

a. Selecting Cloud Computing Provider

b. IT Architecture Development
c. Business Architecture Development
d. Transformation Plan Development

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Answer: D

Explanation: Deployment phase: This phase focuses on both steps. It consists of the following two
steps: Selecting a cloud computing provider, maintenance and technical service.

16) This phase involves selecting a cloud provider based on the Service Level Agreement (SLA), which
defines the level of service the provider receives.

a. Maintenance and Technical Service

b. Selecting Cloud Computing Provider
 c. Both A and B
d. None of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation: This phase involves selecting a cloud provider based on the Service Level Agreement
(SLA), that defines the level of service the provider receives.

17) In which one of the following phases, IT Architecture Development came?

a. Strategy Phase
b. Planning Phase
c. Deployment Phase
d. Development Phase

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Answer: B

Explanation: IT Architecture Development steps in Planning Phase

18) Which of the model involves the special types of services that users can access on a Cloud
Computing platform?

a. Service
b. Planning
c. Deployment
d. Application

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Answer: A

Explanation: The service model contains the specials types of services that users can access on a
cloud computing platform.

19) Which one of the following is related to the services provided by Cloud?

a. Sourcing
b. Ownership
 c. Reliability
d. PaaS

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Answer: A

Explanation: Insourced or Outsourced means whether the service is provided by the customer or
the service provider.

10) How many phases are present in Cloud Computing Planning?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

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Answer: B

Explanation: In Cloud Computing Planning, there are usually three phases that are Strategy Phase,
Planning Phase, and Deployment Phase.

20) Cloud computing architecture is a combination of?

a. service-oriented architecture and grid computing

b. Utility computing and event-driven architecture.
c. Service-oriented architecture and event-driven architecture.
d. Virtualization and event-driven architecture.

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Answer: C

Explanation: Cloud computing architecture is a combination of service-oriented architecture and

event-driven architecture.

21) In how many parts we can broadly divide the architecture of the Cloud?

a. 4
 b. 3
c. 2
d. 5

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Answer: C

Explanation: The architecture of the Cloud can broadly be divided into two main parts that are
Back-end and Front-end.

22) Which one of the following refers to the user's part of the Cloud Computing system?

a. back End
b. Management
c. Infrastructure
d. Front End

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23) Which one of the following can be considered as the example of the Front-end?

a. Web Browser
b. Google Compute Engine
c. Cisco Metapod
d. Amazon Web Services

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Answer: A

Explanation: From the following given options, we can consider the Web-browser as the perfect
example of the Front-end.

24) By whom is the backend commonly used?

a. Client
b. User
c. Stockholders
d. service provider

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Answer: D

Explanation: It is commonly used by the service provider in order to manage all resources
required to provide the Cloud Computing Services.

25) Through which, the backend and front-end are connected with each other?

a. Browser
b. Database
c. Network
d. Both A and B

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Answer: C

Explanation: Typically using an internet connection, both the front and back end are connected to
the others through a network.

26) How many types of services are there those are offered by the Cloud Computing to the users?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5

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Answer: C

Explanation: Usually, Cloud Computing offers three types of services to the users that are Platform
as a service (or PaaS), Application as a service (or AssS), and Software as a service (or SaaS).

27) The Foce.com and windows Azure are examples of which of the following?

a. IaaS
b. PaaS
c. SaaS
d. Both A and B

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Answer: B

Explanation: Both Force.com and Windows Azure are examples of the Platform as a service

28) Which of the following is one of the backend's built-in components of cloud computing?

a. Security
b. Application
c. Storage
d. Service

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Answer: A

Explanation: Security is one of the back-end's built-in components of cloud computing.

29) Which of the following provides the Graphic User Interface (GUI) for interaction with the cloud?

a. Client
b. Client Infrastructure
c. Application
d. Server

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Answer: B

Explanation: The Client Infrastructure is one of the front-end components that provide the way of
communication in the form of a Graphic User Interface to communicate with the Cloud.

30) Which one of the following a technology works behind the cloud computing platform?

a. Virtualization
b. SOA
c. Grid Computing
d. All of the above

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Answer: D
Explanation: Several technologies work behind the Cloud Computing platforms, which provide
features like Flexibility, reliability, and usability to cloud computing.

31) Which one of the following is a kind of technique that allows sharing the single physical instance of
an application or the resources among multiple organizations/customers?

a. Virtualization
b. Service-Oriented Architecture
c. Grid Computing
d. Utility Computing

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Answer: A

Explanation: Virtualization is a kind of technique that allows us to share the single physical
instance of a resource or application between several organizations/users.

32) Which one of the following statement is true about the Virtualization?

a. It provides a logical name for a physical resource, and on-demand provides an indicator of
that physical resource.
b. In Virtualization, we analyze the strategy related problems that customers may face.
c. In Virtualization, it is necessary to compile the Multitenant properly.
d. All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation: It provides a logical name to the physical resource when the demand is correct
regarding virtualization and provides an indicator of that physical resource.

33) In Virtualization, which architecture provides the virtual isolation between the several tenants?

a. IT Architecture
b. Multitenant
c. Deployment
d. Business Architecture

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Answer: B

Explanation: The Multitenant architecture provides us the virtual isolation in between several
tenants. Hence the organization can easily use and also modify their application as they each have
their instances running.

34) On which one of the following utility computing is based?

a. Grid Computing Model

b. SOA Model
c. virtual isolation Model
d. Pay-per-Use model

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Answer: D

Explanation: Utility computing is based on the pay-what-you use model.

35) Which one of the following statement is true about the Service-Oriented Architecture?

a. It is possible to exchange data between applications from different vendors without using
additional programming.
b. It provides computational resources on-demand as a metered service.
c. Service-Oriented Architecture allows using the application as a service for other
applications.
d. Both A and C

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Answer: D

Explanation: The service-oriented architecture helps to be used as a service for other applications
regardless of vendor, product, or technology type. Therefore, it is possible to exchange data
between different vendors' applications without changes in additional programming or services.

36) In Grid Computing, which types of computer resources are there?

a. heterogeneous dispersed.
b. geographically dispersed.
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
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Answer: C

Explanation: In grid computing, heterogeneous types of resources are used that are
geographically dispersed.

37) Managed IT services are based on the concept of which one of the following?

a. Virtualization
b. Utility Computing
c. Grid Computing
d. SOA

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Answer: B

Explanation: In Cloud Computing, managed IT services and grid computing are based on the
concept of Utility Computing.

38) Which one of the following refers to the Distributed Computing, in which several sets of computers
distributed on multiple geographical locations and are connected with each other to achieve a common
goal?

a. Virtualization
b. SOA
c. Grid Computing
d. Utility Computing

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Answer: C

Explanation: Grid Computing refers to the Distributed Computing, in which several sets of
computers distributed on multiple geographically dispersed, and are connected with each other to
achieve a common goal.

39) Which one of the following statement is true about Grid Computing?

a. Pieces combine small tasks into complex tasks

b. The subscription tier plays an important role in grid computing.
c. Breaks complex tasks into small operations
 d. Both A and C

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Answer: C

Explanation: Grid computing breaks down complex tasks into smaller pieces, which are distributed
to the CPU residing within the grid.

40) Which of the following is the correct full form of SaaS?

a. Storage-as-a-Service
b. Server-as-a-Software
c. Software-as-a-Service
d. None of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation: The term "SaaS" stands for the "Software as a Service," a type of model that allows to
offer Software application as a service for the customers. For Example: MailChimp, Google Apps,
Dropbox, Salesforce, etc

41) Through which one of the following models, SaaS supports multiple users and offers a shared data
model?

a. single-tenancy
b. multiple-instance
c. multi-tenancy
d. None of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation: There is also an alternate of the Software virtualization of the single individual
instances that exist, although it is not that common.

42) Which of the following is the SaaS's Characteristics?

 a. Usually, the license is subscription-based or usage-based and is billed on a recurring basis.
b. The software and the service are observed and maintained usually by the vendor.
c. Software mostly available over the internet across the world and can be provided
according to the demand through the browser.
d. All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: Sometimes it may be the client-side executable code. Still, it is not the end-user's
responsibility to maintain that code and maintain its interaction with the services at all.

43) Which of the following is a characteristic of the SaaS applications?

a. SaaS applications are reliable

b. SaaS applications are not customizable
c. SaaS applications are customizable
d. Non-reliable

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Answer: C

Explanation: SaaS offers Application Programming Interface (API) to the users, which allows the
users/developers to develop a customized application.

44) Which types of issues are associated with the SaaS?

a. Modest software tools

b. Multitenant solutions
c. Centralized management and data
d. Network dependence

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Answer: D

Explanation: There are many issues associated with the SaaS (Software as a Service), such as Lack
of portability between SaaS clouds, Web-browser related issues, and Network dependence.
45) Which one of the following statements can be considered as the true characteristics of software as a
Service (SaaS) model?

a. Software applications are generally maintained by the service provider (or vendor)
b. SaaS provides the best cost-effective applications because they do not need any
maintenance at the customer side.
c. They can easily scale up or scale down according to the conditions.
d. All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: All the statements provided in the above question are the characteristics of the SaaS
or Software as a Service model.

46) Which one of the following is not the correct statement?

a. SaaS may be also be described as software deployed on a hosted service.

b. The platform can be based on the types of software development languages, frameworks,
and several other constructs.
c. SaaS is the cloud-based equivalent of shrink-wrapped software
d. All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: SaaS can be accessed globally through the internet, usually in a browser.

47) Which one of the following can be considered as the most complete cloud computing service model?

a. PaaS
b. IaaS
c. CaaS
d. SaaS

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Answer: D

Explanation: The most complete cloud computing service model must contain the computing
hardware and software, as well as the solution itself. Hence the SaaS model has all these features.
48) In SaaS, the used open-source software are also known as_____

a. Closed
b. Free
c. Open
d. all of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: In general, a huge part of the SaaS Software's is based on the open-sourced software.

49) Which one of the following statements is not true about SaaS?

a. SaaS applications are offered in all shapes and sizes.

b. All users with a little knowledge or know how to operate a computer also know about the
SaaS.
c. SaaS software is not customizable.
d. None of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: Every computer user is well familiar with SaaS, which is an alternate for the locally
installed software.

50) Which type of PaaS does not contains any type of license or technical dependencies on specific SaaS
applications?

a. Add-on development facilities

b. Application delivery-only environments
c. Open Platform as a service
d. Stand-alone development environments

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Answer: D
Explanation: The PaaS is a type of stand-alone, works as the independent entity for the unique
function. It also does not require technical dependencies and licensing on any special SaaS
(Software as a service) applications.

51) Which one of the following is associated heavily with vendor lock-in?

a. DaaS
b. SaaS
c. IaaS
d. PaaS

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Answer: D

Explanation: The main problem with the "Platform as a service" (or PaaS) is that it normally tie the
developer and the customer in such a solution, in which both the developer and customers have to
depend on the platform vendor.

52) Which one of the following is a type of PaaS that usually allows customizing the existing SaaS
platform?

a. Stand-alone development environments

b. Add-on development facilities
c. Open Platform as a service
d. Application delivery-only environments

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Answer: B

Explanation: Add-on development facilities are a type of Paas that allows us to customize the
existing SaaS platform.

53) Which one of the following of PaaS type that involves on-demand scaling and application security?

a. Stand-alone development environments

b. Open Platform as a service
c. Application delivery-only environments
d. Add-on development facilities

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Answer: C

Explanation: The application delivery-only environment contains features like application security
and on-demand scaling.

54) How many types of PaaS are there?

a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 5

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Answer: A

Explanation: On the basis of function, there are four types of PaaS.

55) Which one of the following can be considered as the benefit of PaaS?

a. Lower administrative overhead

b. Lower total cost of ownership
c. More current system software
d. All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: Lower administrative overhead, the lower total cost of ownership and more current
network all are the benefits of the PaaS (Platform as a service).

56) In AWS, which of the following is the AWS Management Console?

a. CAS
b. CDSS
c. CCS
d. CDA

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Answer: C
Explanation: CSS is the AWS Management Console in the AWS.

57) Which of the following can be considered PaaS offering?

a. Youtube
b. Google Earth
c. Google Adsense
d. Google Maps

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Answer: D

Explanation: In most cases, vendors of PaaS solutions are the developer who provides a complete
solution to the customer.

58) Which one of the following is not the correct statement?

a. The customer assumes no responsibility for maintaining the hardware, software or the
development of applications.
b. Google's App Engine platform is one of the IaaS offerings.
c. The vendor is usually responsible for all operational aspects of the services.
d. All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation: The customer is generally responsible only for his interaction with the Platform.

59) Which one of the following statements is correct about the PaaS?

a. The platform as a service (or PaaS) systems usually support standards like JavaScript,
HTML, and several other rich media technologies.
b. Platform as a service provides the runtime environment for the applications.
c. The platform as a service is a completely integrated development environment.
d. All of the above

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Answer: D
Explanation: All statements mentioned in the above questions are true about the PaaS, so that the
correct option will be the D.

1) The terms "Iaas" stand for?

a. IT-as-a-Service
b. Infrastructure-as-a-Service
c. Internet-as-a-Service
d. Interoperability-as-a-Service

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Answer: B

Explanation: The full form of the term IaaS is "Infrastructure as a Service."

60) The resources like IP addresses and VLANs are provided to the end-users by which of the following?

a. Server virtualization.
b. Client virtualization.
c. End-user virtualization.
d. IaaS

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Answer: A

Explanation: Resources such as the IP addresses and VLANs are offered to the end-users through
the server virtualization.

61) Which one of the following is a kind of open standard protocol?

a. SOAP
b. WSDL
c. DHML
d. SIMPLE

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Answer: D

Explanation: The term "SIMPLE" is a type of open standard protocol.

62) In the virtual appliance, the content can be _____.

a. structured
b. unstructured
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation: In a virtual appliance, the content can be either structured or unstructured.

63.) How many kinds of virtual private server instances are there partitioned in the IaaS stack?

a. 3
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5

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Answer: A

Explanation: There are only three types of workloads that need three different sizes of computers,
such as large, medium, and small.

64) Which of the following forms the basis for almost all web services stacks?

a. WSDL
b. SOAP
c. UDDI
d. VMCC. SOA

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Answer: B

Explanation: The term "SOAP" stands for the Simple Object Access Protocol, and it forms the basis
for most Web Service Stacks.
65) Which of the following is the most commonly used model for description and discovery and is also
used with SOAP messaging?

a. DHML
b. VMC
c. WSDL
d. SOA

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Answer: C

Explanation: Web Services Description Language (WSDL) is the model that is usually used for
description and discovery, and it is also used with SOAP messaging.

66) The Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) provides a type of isolated environment to each customer
individually by using_____.

a. renting
b. virtual machine sprawl
c. security vulnerabilities
d. hypervisor

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Answer: D

Explanation: The Infrastructure as a service (or IaaS) provides a type of isolated environment to
each customer individually through the hypervisors.

67) IaaS usually shares issues with the ______.

a. PaaS
b. SaaS
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above

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Answer: C

Explanation: It usually shares issues with both PaaS (Platform as a service) and SaaS (Software as a
service)
68) Which of the following is an advantage of IaaS (Infrastructure as service)?

a. Efficient and flexible renting of computer hardware.

b. Portability, interoperability with legacy applications.
c. Complete control of the computing resources through administrative access to VMs.
d. All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation: All statements mentioned in the above questions are the advantages of the IaaS
(Infrastructure as a service)

69) Which of the following can be referred to the location and management of the cloud's infrastructure?

a. Service
b. Deployment
c. Application
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: The deployment model tells us where the cloud is located.

70) _________ model consists of the particular types of services that you can access on a cloud computing
platform.

a. Service
b. Deployment
c. Application
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: Service models describe the type of service that the service provider is offering.

71) Which one of the following statements is wrong?

a. The use of the word "cloud" makes reference to the two essential concepts.
 b. Cloud computing abstracts systems by pooling and sharing resources
c. Cloud computing is nothing more than the Internet.
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: Abstraction and virtualization are the two essential concepts.

72) Which of the following is the deployment model?

a. Public
b. Private
c. Hybrid
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: D

Explanation: Public, private, community and hybrid clouds are the deployment models.

73) Which one of the following statements is wrong?

a. Cloud Computing has two distinct sets of models.

b. Amazon has built a worldwide network of data centers to service its search engine.
c. Azure enables .NET Framework applications to run over the Internet.
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: Google has built mega data centers for its search engine. Hence it not true that
Amazon has built a worldwide network of data centers to services its search engine.

74) Which one of the following is considered the best-known service model?

a. SaaS
b. IaaS
c. PaaS
 d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: D

Explanation: The best-known service models are Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and
Infrastructure as a Service?the SPI model.

75) The __________ model originally did not require a cloud to use virtualization to pool resources.

a. NEFT
b. NIST
c. NIT
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

76) Which one of the following dimensions is related to the organization's boundaries?

a. The physical location of data

b. Ownership
c. Security boundary
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: Internal (I) / External (E) determines the organization's boundaries so that the correct
option will be A.

77) How many types of dimensions exist in the Cloud Cube Model?

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
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Answer: D

Explanation: There are four types of dimensions in Cloud Cube Model.

77) _______ model attempts to categorize a cloud network based on four-dimensional factors.

a. Cloud Square
b. Cloud Service
c. Cloud Cube
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: The Cloud Cube model is mainly used for secure collaboration.

78) A hybrid cloud combines multiple clouds where those clouds retain their unique identities but are
bound together as a unit.

a. Public
b. Private
c. Community
d. Hybrid

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Answer: D

Explanation: A hybrid cloud can offer standardized or proprietary access to data and applications,
as well as application portability.

79) Which one of the following is the wrong statement?

a. A deployment model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of how the cloud is
located.
b. The service model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of how the cloud is
located.
 c. Cloud Square Model is meant to show us that the traditional notion of a network
boundary being the network's firewall no longer applies in cloud computing.
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: Four types of deployment models exist.

80) Which one of the following is the wrong statement?

a. Public Cloud may be managed by the constituent organization(s) or by a third party.

b. A community cloud may be managed by the constituent organization(s) or by a third party.
c. Private clouds may be either on- or off-premises
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: The public cloud infrastructure is available for public use, alternatively for a large
industry group.

81) How many types of security threshold values are actually present in the cloud cube model?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: There are only two types of depending upon the network firewall.

82) Which of the following is offered by the ownership dimension of the Cloud Cube Model?

a. Proprietary
b. Owner
c. P
 d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: P stands for Proprietary ownership

83) Which of the following is a measure of knowing whether the operation is inside or outside the
security limits?

a. Per
b. P
c. Pre
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: D

Explanation: All options mentioned in the above questions are the ways of knowing whether the
operation is inside or outside the security limits, we can also call it a network firewall.

84) Which one of the following is related to the services offered by the Cloud?

a. Sourcing
b. Ownership
c. Reliability
d. AaaS

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Answer: A

Explanation: It can be understood as the Outsourced or Insourced, which refers to the services
that are provided by the service provider.

85) Which one of the following dimensions corresponds to two different states in the possible eight
cloud forms?

a. The physical location of data

b. Ownership
c. Security boundary
 d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: D

Explanation: None of the following given dimension corresponds to two different states in the
eight possible cloud forms.

86) Which one of the following options is correct cloud infrastructure operated for the exclusive use of
an organization?

a. Public
b. Private
c. Community
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: The Cloud can be managed by the third party or by that organization.

87) Which one of the following is a type of the Cloud that is organized in such a way to serve the
common purpose or the functions?

a. Public
b. Private
c. Community
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: The management of a community cloud can be managed by the constituent

organization(s) or a third party.

88) Which one of the following is the wrong statement?

a. Everything from application to infrastructure is the responsibility of the vendor.

b. AaaS provides several sources such as the applications, development frameworks,
operating systems, virtual machines, control structures, transactions, etc.
 c. In the deployment model, different types of clouds are referred to as an expression of the
infrastructure's approach.
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: It is the Paas (the Platform As A Services) that provides several sources or services
such as the applications, development frameworks, operating systems, virtual machines, control
structures, and transactions etc. not the AaaS (or the Application As A Service).

89) Which one of the following provides the resources or services such as the virtual infrastructure,
virtual machines, virtual storage, and several other hardware assets?

a. IaaS
b. SaaS
c. PaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: The IaaS (or Infrastructure As A Service) service provider maintains all infrastructure,
while on the other hand client is responsible for several other deployment aspects.

90) Which one of the following offers the control structures and development frameworks?

a. IaaS
b. SaaS
c. PaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: The correct answer is the IaaS (the infrastructure As a Service) because it is a kind of
cloud computing that uniquely provides resources such as the virtualized computing over the
internet.

91) Which one of the following is the wrong statement?

 a. The Platform as a service includes the integration features, middleware, and several other
orchestrations choreography services to the IaaS model.
b. Hybrid Cloud Computing offers xaas or "anything as a service" as the delivery of IT as a
service.
c. MaaS (or the Monitoring as a Service) is currently still an emerging piece of Cloud Jigsaw.
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: Monitoring as a service (or MaaS) provides the option of unloading a large portion of
those costs from running as a service as opposed to a complete investment in-home tool.

92) Which one of the following was owned by an organization that sells cloud services?

a. Hybrid
b. Private
c. Community
d. Public

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Answer: D

Explanation: The public Cloud is one of the cloud infrastructures that are available for public use
as the alternative for the large industry group.

93) Find out which one can be considered the complete operating environment with applications,
management?

a. IaaS
b. SaaS
c. PaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: In the Software as a Service model (the SAAS), the application is usually provided to
the users through a thin client interface.
94) Which one of the following is considered a type of cloud computing model involving the three
different service models together?

a. CPI
b. SIP
c. SPI
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: SPI is actually an acronym( or we can say the Short form of any words) for the most
standard cloud computing services models, such as the infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a
Service, and Software as a Service.

95) The term "Caas" stands for_____ as a service?

a. Compliance as a service
b. Computer as a service
c. Community as a service
d. Communication as a service

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Answer: D

Explanation: The term "CAAS" stands for Communication as a service, which enables the clients to
utilize resources like the Unified Communications, and Enterprise Level PBX, VPNs, VoIP without
the expense of hosting, purchasing, and maintaining the infrastructure.

96) Which one of the following is a type of infrastructure as a service?

a. EC2
b. EC1
c. EC10
d. Hybrid

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Answer: A

Explanation: Amazon EC2 stands for the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud that offers the scalable
computing capacity in the AWS (or Amazon Web Services) cloud to its clients. One can eliminate
his investment in hardware upfront using the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud and boost the
development and deployment application process.

97) Which one of the following was one of the top 5 cloud applications in late 2010?

a. Cloud backup
b. Web applications
c. Business applications
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: D

Explanation: The economics of software delivery has been shifted in a significant manner, just like
the music downloads has been shifted the delivery of the music.

98) Which one of the following statements is not true?

a. Google's cloud involves approx ten data-centers in all over the world.
b. Data centers are sited in such a way that the overall system latency can be optimized.
c. The online shopping website, such as Flipkart.com, has the infrastructure built so that it
can support the elastic demand so the system will be capable of accommodating peak
traffic.
d. All of the above

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Answer: B

Explanation: Data-centers can help lower land costs and reduce occupations.

99) Which of the following benefits is related to creating stored resources together in a system that
supports multi-tenant use?

a. On-demand self-service
b. Extensive network access
c. Resource pooling
d. All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation: The cloud service provider creates resources that support multi-tenant usage in a
system.

100) Which one of the following is something that a user can obtain it under the contract from his/her
vendor?

a. PoS
b. SoS
c. QoS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: Usually, it totally depends on the type of services being offered. One can find that
he/she does not require any software or hardware licensees in order to implement his/her services.

101) All cloud computing applications suffer from the inherent _______ that is intrinsic in their WAN
connectivity.

a. Propagation
b. Latency
c. Noise
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: While cloud computing applications excel at large-scale processing tasks, if your
application needs large amounts of data transfer, cloud computing may not be the best model for
you.

102) Which of the following architectural standards is working with the cloud computing industry?

a. Service-oriented architecture
b. Standardized Web services
c. Web-application frameworks
d. All of the mentioned
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Answer: A

Explanation: These standards help to enable different business models that cloud computing
vendors can support, most notably Software as a Service (SaaS), Web 2.0 applications, and utility
computing. When your data travels over and rests on systems that are no longer under your
control, you have increased risk due to others' interception and malfeasance.

103) Which one of the following is the most important subject of concern in cloud computing?

a. Security
b. Storage
c. Scalability
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: When your data travels over and rests on systems that are no longer under your
control, you have increased risk due to others' interception and malfeasance.

8) You cannot rely on a cloud provider for maintaining its _____ in the event of government work.

a. Scalability
b. Reliability
c. Privacy
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: The Cloud computing industry continues to address security concerns.

104) _______ enables batch processing, which greatly speeds up high-processing applications.

a. Scalability
b. Reliability
c. Elasticity
d. Utility
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Answer: A

Explanation: This feature obviates the need for planning and provisioning.

105) _______ feature allows you to optimize your system and capture all possible transactions.

a. Scalability
b. Reliability
c. Elasticity
d. none of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: You have the ability to right-size resources as required.

106) _______ is a pay-as-you-go model matches resources to need on an ongoing basis.

a. Utility
b. Elasticity
c. Low barrier to entry
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: This eliminates waste and has the added benefit of shifting risk from the client.

107) Which of the following is the most refined and restrictive service model?

a. IaaS
b. CaaS
c. PaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C
Explanation: When the service requires the client to use a complete
hardware/software/application stack, it is used the most refined and restrictive service model.

108) When you add a software stack, such as an operating system and applications to the service, the
model shifts to _____ model.

a. SaaS
b. PaaS
c. IaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A

Explanation: Microsoft's Windows Azure Platform is best described as currently using the SaaS
model.

109) Which one of the following is a false statement?

a. A cloud is defined as the combination of the infrastructure of a data-center with the ability
to provision hardware and software.
b. High touch applications are best done on-premises.
c. The Google App Engine follows IaaS.
d. None of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: The Google App Engine follows PaaS (or Platform as a service).

110) Service that generally focuses on the hardware follows which one of the following service models?

a. IaaS
b. CaaS
c. PaaS
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: A
Explanation: Amazon web service follows the PaaS model.

111) Which of the following types of applications works with cloud computing that has low risks, low
margins?

a. High touch
b. Low touch
c. Moderate touch
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: B

Explanation: The "low touch" applications that come with low margins require committed
resources and pose less risk.

112) Which one of the following statements is false?

a. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is a small aspect of cloud computing.

b. Cloud computing does not have an impact on Software licensing.
c. Cloud computing present new opportunities to users and developers.
d. All of the mentioned

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Answer: C

Explanation: The answer will be the C because it is based on the paradigm of a shared multi-
tenant utility.

113) Which one of the following is a special attribute of cloud computing?

a. utility type of delivery

b. elasticity
c. low barrier to entry
d. all of the mentioned

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Answer: C
Explanation: These attributes change how applications are created, priced, and delivered.

Set -2

1. Out of these, which one is the most restrictive and refined service model?
a) SaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) PaaS
Answer: (d) PaaS
2. Cutting latency into half would require ______ times the total number of
nodes in any system.
a) seven
b) four
c) three
d) two
Answer: (b) four
3. When an organization moves expenses onto the _____ side of their budget,
it allows them to transfer the overall risk to the provider of their cloud
computing services.
a) Pex
b) Dex
c) OpEx
d) All of the above
Answer: (c) OpEx
4. The largest provider of ______ CRM software is Salesforce.com.
a) SaaS
b) CaaS
c) IaaS
d) PaaS
Answer: (a) SaaS
5. The Amazon Machine Images are basically virtual appliances that are
packaged for running on the ________ nodes grid.
a) Ken

b) Ben
c) Zen
d) Xen
Answer: (d) Xen
6. Choose the one which is a potent technology for cloud-building.
a) HyperCube
b) vCube
c) vSphere
d) All of the above
Answer: (c) vSphere
7. Which one out of the following is available both as the commercial version
and open source?
a) ZenOSS
b) SiteUpTime
c) Zabbix
d) All of the above
Answer: (a) ZenOSS
8. An organization can deploy one of these to speed up both Internet local
and (Intranet) searching. Which one?
a) Google Commerce Search
b) Google Site Search
c) Google Mini
d) Google Search Appliance
Answer: (d) Google Search Appliance
9. “Deep Web” does not provide which of the following?
a) Pages without links
b) Limited or Private Access Web pages
c) Database Generated Web pages
d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above

10. What data does CloudFront support via static data transfers and content
streaming from any CloudFront location to another?
a) geocaching
b) table caching
c) windows Media Server
d) index caching
Answer: (a) geocaching
11. Choose the correct statement from the following.
a) We can access the data stored in the SQL Azure database using the CDS
(Columnar Data Stream) protocol.
b) The queries against numerous databases are unified.
c) Every SQL Azure Database has a current limit of 1TB each.
d) All of the above
Answer: (c) Every SQL Azure Database has a current limit of 1TB each.
12. The _____ initiative tries providing a way in which the cloud computing
services can be measured along dimensions such as cost?
a) OCCI
b) SMI
c) CCE
d) All of the above
Answer: (b) SMI
13. What do we use for load testing and Web performance management?
a) Web metrics
b) VMware Hyperic
c) TapIn Systems
d) Univa UD
Answer: (a) Web metrics
14. Out of these combinations, which one is possible in the WebSphere ESB?
a) SOAP/HTTP
b) Governance

c) SOAP/JMS
d) XML/JMS
Answer: (c) SOAP/JMS
15. The topology that is useful for services using multicasting or broadcasting
services is __________.
a) Star
b) Network
c) Hierarchical
d) Circular
Answer: (a) Star
16. ___________ is a second-level attribute related to scalability.

a) Geographic location
b) Expertise
c) Caching
d) Fault management
Answer: (b) Expertise
17. Which one of these isn’t a second-level cloud attribute related to Storage?
a) Language and locale
b) Replication
c) SQL support
d) Non-relational
Answer: (a) Language and locale
18. Which of these presents a developer with its own APIs?
a) VMWare vCloud
b) Rackspace Cloud Servers
c) RimuHosting
d) Amazon Elastic Compute
Answer: (b) Rackspace Cloud Servers
19. Which interface converts the XAM requests to native commands that the
storage hardware OS supports?
a) XAM
b) RIM
c) VIM
d) All of the above
Answer: (c) VIM
20. Which one is a Managed cloud storage provider?
a) Simple Storage Service from Amazon.com
b) Smart Business Storage Cloud from IBM
c) EMC Atmos
d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

21. The RSS module uses which of these file formats?
a) JSON
b) XML
c) SMIL
d) All of the above
Answer: (b) XML
22. Google Talk uses which of these protocols for Google Chat IM clients?
a) Jabber
b) Jaspersoft
c) QuickTime
d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Jabber
23. Find which of these services is the push technology’s example?
a) HTTP streaming
b) Automated software updates
c) Comet
d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

24. Choose the one that is the open-system, most popular alternative to
systems such as BlackBerry OS or iOS?
a) Solaris
b) Android OS
c) Symbian
d) All of the above
Answer: (b) Android OS
25. __________ is Adobe’s application suite for various cloud-based
applications?
a) Openoffice
b) Gpdf
c) Acrobat.com
d) All of the above
Answer: (c) Acrobat.com

26.The cloud media services are:

A.cloud gaming

B.experiencing multi- screens

C.image processing

D.all of the above

Answer: Option D

27.Virtual Machines (VMs) are offered in cloud by

A.SaaS

B.PaaS

C.IaaS

D.None of these

Answer: Option C

28."Cloud" in cloud computing represents what?

A.Wireless

B.Hard drives

C.People

D.Internet

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Answer: Option D

29.Which are the three conceptual layers in CometCloud?

A.development, application, physical

B.infrastructure, dynamic, static

C.transport, network, programming

D.programming, service, infrastructure

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Answer: Option D

30.Which of these is not a major type of cloud computing usage?

A.Hardware as a Service

B.Platform as a Service

C.Software as a Service

D.Infrastructure as a Service

Answer: Option A

31.Cloud Service consists of

A.Platform, Software, Infrastructure

B.Software, Hardware, Infrastructure

C.Platform, Hardware, Infrastructure

D.None of these

Answer: Option A
32.What widely used service is built on cloud-computing technology?

A.twitter

B.skype

C.gmail

D.all of the above

Answer: Option D

33.The BEST way to define Virtualization in cloud computing is

A.virtualization enables simulating compute, network, and storage service platforms

from the underlying virtual hardware

B.virtualization enables abstracting compute, network, and storage service platforms

from the underlying physical hardware

C.virtualization enables realization of compute, network, and storage service

platforms from the underlying virtual hardware

D.virtualization enables emulating compute, network, and storage service platforms

from the underlying virtual hardware

34.Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a well known . . . . . . . .

A.Virtual machine

B.Cloud Storage
C.PaaS

D.SoA

Answer: Option A

36.What is private cloud?

A.A standard cloud service offered via the Internet

B.A cloud architecture maintained within an enterprise data center.

C.A cloud service inaccessible to anyone but the cultural elite

D.None of these

Answer -B

37.Which of the following is Cloud Platform by Amazon?

A.Azure

B.AWS

C.Cloudera

D.All of the mentioned

Answer -B

38.Docker is generally configured to use TCP port . . . . . . . . while managing

encrypted traffic.

A.3306

B.53378
C.2375

D.2376

Answer -D

39.To overcome the lag in the operating speeds of the I/O device and the
processor we use . . . . . . . .

A.buffer spaces

B.status flags

C.interrupt signals

D.exceptions

Answer -A

40.What is the typical range of transmission distance in a ZigBee network?

A.5 m.

B.50 m.

C.500 m.

D.5 km

Answer -C

41.Which of the following is not a cloud stakeholder?

A.cloud providers
B.clients

C.Service providers

D.cloud users

Answer -C

42.automatically identifying a Web user's location

A.voice portal

B.geolocation

C.sensor network

D.wimax

Answer -B

43.Which of the following ACID property states that the system must go from
one known state to another and that the system integrity must be maintained?

A.atomicity

B.consistency

C.isolation

D.durability

Answer -B
44.The following flowchart is intended to evaluate in any cloud.

A.risk

B.errors

C.inconsistencies

D.none of the mentioned

Answer -A

45.A . . . . . . . . service provider gets the same benefits from a composable

system that a user does.

A.CaaS

B.AaaS

C.PaaS

D.all of the mentioned

Answer -C

46 .

Who Invented Cloud Computing?

A)

Paul Baran
 B)

Leonard Kleinrock

C)

Lawrence Roberts

D)

Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

Explanation :

Cloud computing is believed to have been invented by Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider in
the 1960s with his work on ARPANET to connect people and data from anywhere at any time.

In 1983, CompuServe offered its consumer users a small amount of disk space that could be
used to store any files they chose to upload.

In 1994, AT&T launched PersonaLink Services, an online platform for personal and business
communication and entrepreneurship. The storage was one of the first to be all web-based,
and referenced in their commercials as, "you can think of our electronic meeting place as the
cloud.
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47 .

What is Cloud Computing?

A)

Cloud Computing means storing data in a database

B)

Cloud Computing is a tool used to create an application

C)

Cloud Computing means providing services like storage, servers, database, networking, etc

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Cloud Computing means providing services like storage, servers,
database, networking, etc

Explanation : Cloud computing means providing services like storage, servers, database, networking,
etc. over the internet without the user managing it directly. The data stored can be accessed by an
authorized user anywhere anytime provided the user must have an internet connection and a
device.

48 .
What is Cloud Computing replacing?
A)

Corporate data centres

B)

Expensive software upgrades

C)

Expensive personal computer hardware

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

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49 .

Which of the following is not a type of cloud server?

A)

Merged Cloud Servers

B)

Public Cloud Servers

 C)

Private Cloud Servers

D)

Dedicated Cloud Servers

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Merged Cloud Servers

Explanation : In Public Servers the users share the hardware, storage, and networks. Private Servers
provide high security to the data stored through firewalls and internal hosting. Also, in the private
cloud, the user can customize their servers with add-ons. In Dedicated Servers, the server
completely belongs to a particular organization or a company.

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50 .

The term ______ refers to a Network or Internet.

A)

CRM

B)

Cloud

C)

Computing
 D)

Cloud Computing

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Cloud

Explanation : The term Cloud refers to a Network or Internet.

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51 .

Cloud Computing refers to?

A)

accessing the hardware

B)

configuring the hardware

C)

manipulating the hardware

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : Cloud Computing refers to manipulating, configuring, and accessing the hardware and
software resources remotely. It offers online data storage, infrastructure, and application.

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52 .

Which of the following is true about cloud computing?

A)

Cloud computing is platform dependent

B)

Cloud Computing makes our business applications mobile and collaborative.

C)

Cloud Computing provides us means of accessing the applications as utilities over computer
only.

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Cloud Computing makes our business applications mobile and
collaborative.
Explanation : Cloud computing offers platform independency, as the software is not required to be
installed locally on the PC. Hence, the Cloud Computing is making our business applications mobile
and collaborative.

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53 .

Which of the following are the features of cloud computing?

A)

Security

B)

Availability

C)

Large Network Access

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : One of the important features is security, the data stored is secured and cannot be
accessed by unauthorized parties. In case the user exhausts the storage space allocated, the user
can buy extra storage for a less amount. The data stored can be accessed by any authorized user
anywhere anytime provided the user must have an internet connection and a device.
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54 .

Which of the following is a type of cloud computing service?

A)

Software-as-a-Server (SaaS)

B)

Software-and-a-Server (SaaS)

C)

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

D)

Service-as-a-Software (SaaS)

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Explanation : Software as a Service, is the most widely used choice for enterprises. SaaS makes use
of the internet to offer apps to consumers that are controlled by a third-party vendor.

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55.

Which of the following is the application of cloud computing?

 A)

Adobe

B)

Paypal

C)

Google G Suite

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : Adobe Creative Cloud is used in the art sector. Paypal is an online payment
application. Google G Suite is the best storage and backup application used by google.

56 .

Which of the following is an example of the cloud?

A)

Dropbox

B)

Cisco WebEx
 C)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dropbox, and Cisco WebEx are examples of cloud.

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57 .

Which of the following is the working modelsfor cloud computing?

A)

Configuring Model

B)

Deployment Models

C)

Collaborative Model

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Deployment Models

Explanation : Following are the working models for cloud computing: Deployment Models and Service
Models.

58 .

How many types of Cloud are there in Deployment Models?

A)

B)

C)

D)

Correct Answer : Option (A) : 4

Explanation : Cloud can have any of the four types of access: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community.

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59 .

The ____________ allows systems and services to be accessible by a group of

organizations.
A)

Community cloud
 B)

Public cloud

C)

Private cloud

D)

Hybrid cloud

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Community cloud

Explanation : The community cloud allows systems and services to be accessible by a group of
organizations.

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60 .

Which of the following is a type of Service Models?

A)

Public-as-a-Service

B)

Public-as-a-Service

C)

Platform-as-a-Service

D)

Community-as-a-Service
Correct Answer : Option (C) : Platform-as-a-Service

Explanation : Cloud computing is based on service models. These are categorized into three basic
service models which are : Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-
as-a-Service (SaaS)

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61 .

_______ provides the runtime environment for applications, development

and deployment tools, etc.
A)

XaaS

B)

IaaS

C)

SaaS

D)

PaaS

Correct Answer : Option (D) : PaaS

Explanation : PaaS provides the runtime environment for applications, development and deployment
tools, etc.

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 62 .

_________ is yet another service model, which includes Network-as-a-

Service, Business-as-a-Service, Identity-as-a-Service, Database-as-a-
Service or Strategy-as-a-Service.
A)

IaaS

B)

XaaS

C)

SaaS

D)

PaaS

Correct Answer : Option (B) : XaaS

Explanation : Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) is yet another service model, which includes Network-as-a-
Service, Business-as-a-Service, Identity-as-a-Service, Database-as-a-Service or Strategy-as-a-Service.

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63 .

Applications and services that run on a distributed network using

virtualized resources is known as _______
A)

Cloud computing

B)
Soft computing

C)

Parallel computing

D)

Distributed computing

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Cloud computing

Explanation : Cloud computing refers to the delivery of services such as storage, servers, databases,
networking, and other functions through the internet without the need for the user to manage them
directly. These applications are accessed by common Internet protocols and networking standards.

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64 .

Which of the following is an example of a PaaS cloud service?

A)

Heroku

B)

Windows Azure

C)

AWS Elastic Beanstalk

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : PaaS stands for Platform-as-a-Service. In PaaS, the users receive hardware or software
tools from the users on the internet. AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Windows Azure, Heroku are example of a
PaaS service.

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65 .

Which of the following is an example of an IaaS Cloud service?

A)

Linode

B)

Rackspace

C)

DigitalOcean

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : IaaS stands for Infrastructure-as-a-Service. In IaaS, the users receive computing resources
like software or hardware tools virtually over the internet. DigitalOcean, Linode, Rackspace are the
example of an IaaS service.
 66 .

Which of the following model attempts to categorize a cloud network

based on four dimensional factors?
A)

Cloud Square

B)

Cloud Service

C)

Cloud Cube

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Cloud Cube

Explanation : Cloud Cube model is mainly used for secure collaboration.

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67 .

In Strategy Phase, Which of the following are correct step to perform this
analysis?
A)

Cloud Computing Value Proposition

B)

Cloud Computing Strategy Planning

 C)

Both (A) and (B)

D)

Business Architecture Development

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Both (A) and (B)

Explanation : In Strategy phase, we analyze the strategy problems that customer might face. There are
two steps to perform this analysis: Cloud Computing Value Proposition Cloud Computing Strategy
Planning

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68 .

In ________, a strategy document is prepared according to the conditions a

customer might face when applying cloud computing mode.
A)

Planning Phase

B)

Cloud Computing Strategy Planning

C)

Business Architecture Development

D)

Cloud Computing Value Proposition

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Cloud Computing Strategy Planning

Explanation : Cloud Computing Strategy Planning : The strategy establishment is based on the analysis
result of the above step. In this step, a strategy document is prepared according to the conditions a
customer might face when applying cloud computing mode.

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69 .

_______refers to the non-functional requirements such as reliability,

security, disaster recovery, etc.
A)

Quality of service

B)

Technical Service

C)

Plan Development

D)

Service Development

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Quality of service

Explanation : Quality of service refers to the non-functional requirements such as reliability, security,
disaster recovery, etc.

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 70 .

Which of the following is a step of Deployment Phase?

A)

IT Architecture Development

B)

Selecting Cloud Computing Provider

C)

Transformation Plan Development

D)

Business Architecture Development

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Selecting Cloud Computing Provider

Explanation : Deployment Phase : This phase focuses on both of the above two phases. It involves the
following two steps: Selecting Cloud Computing Provider and Maintenance and Technical Service

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71 .

All cloud computing applications suffer from the inherent _______ that is
intrinsic in their WAN connectivity.
A)

Latency

B)

Noise
 C)

Propagation

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Latency

Explanation : While cloud computing applications excel at large-scale processing tasks, if your
application needs large amounts of data transfer, it may not be the best model for you.

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72 .

Which of the following architectural standards is working with cloud

computing industry?
A)

Standardized Web services

B)

Web-application frameworks

C)

Service-oriented architecture

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Service-oriented architecture

Explanation : These standards help to enable different business models that cloud computing vendors
can support, most notably Software as a Service (SaaS), Web 2.0 applications, and utility computing.

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73 .

What is the correct formula to calculate the cost of a cloud computing

deployment?
A)

CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD / (Revenue + CostCLOUD))

B)

CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD x (Revenue – CostCLOUD))

C)

CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD – (Revenue – CostCLOUD))

D)

CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD / (Revenue – CostCLOUD))

Correct Answer : Option (D) : CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD / (Revenue – CostCLOUD))

Explanation : Unit cost is usually defined as the cost of a machine instance per hour or another resource.

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74 .

Which of the following is required by Cloud Computing?

A)
That you establish an identity

B)

That the identity be authenticated

C)

That the authentication be portable

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : When applied to a number of users in a cloud computing system, these requirements
describe systems that must provision identities.

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75.

Cloud computing is a concept that involves pooling physical resources

and offering them as which sort of resource?
A)

real

B)

virtual

C)

cloud
 D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : virtual

Explanation : Cloud computing means providing services like storage, servers, database, networking, etc.
over the internet. It is a new model for provisioning resources, for staging applications, and for
platform-independent user access to services.

76 .

Into which expenditures does Cloud computing shifts capital expenditures?

A)

Local

B)

Service

C)

Operating

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Operating

Explanation : The nature of the service provider and its connection with its client is changing as a result
of cloud computing.
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77.

Which of the following is the most essential element in cloud computing

by CSA?
A)

Multi-tenancy

B)

Virtualization

C)

Identity and access management

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Multi-tenancy

Explanation : Multi-tenancy refers to hosting shared among multiple customers. Multi-tenancy

introduces a variety of new security problems to cloud computing that must be addressed.

78 .

This step includes selecting a cloud provider on basis of Service Level

Agreement (SLA), which defines the level of service the provider will meet.
A)

Maintenance and Technical Service

B)
Selecting Cloud Computing Provider

C)

Both (A) and (B)

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Selecting Cloud Computing Provider

Explanation : Selecting Cloud Computing Provider :This step includes selecting a cloud provider on basis
of Service Level Agreement (SLA), which defines the level of service the provider will meet.

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79 .

In which phase, IT Architecture Development comes?

A)

Planning Phase

B)

Strategy Phase

C)

Deployment Phase

D)

Development Phase
Correct Answer : Option (A) : Planning Phase

Explanation : IT Architecture Development steps in Planning Phase.

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80 .

________ model consists of the particular types of services that you can
access on a cloud computing platform.
A)

Planning

B)

Application

C)

Deployment

D)

Service

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Service

Explanation : Service model consists of the particular types of services that you can access on a cloud
computing platform..

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81 .
Which of the following is related to the service provided by Cloud?
A)

PaaS

B)

Sourcing

C)

Reliability

D)

Ownership

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Sourcing

Explanation : Insourced or Outsourced means whether the service is provided by the customer or the
service provider.

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82 .

How many phases are there in Cloud Computing Planning?

A)

B)

C)
3

D)

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 3

Explanation : There are total three phase :

* Strategy Phase
* Planning Phase
* Deployment Phase

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83 .

Which of the following monitors the performance of the major cloud-

based services in real time in Cloud Commons?
A)

CloudWatch

B)

CloudMetrics

C)

CloudSensor

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : CloudSensor

Explanation : The Cloud Commons is a new online community founded by CA to promote information
exchange on cloud service and the SMI standard.

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84 .

Which of the following are correct technologies working behind the cloud
computing platforms?
A)

SOA

B)

Virtualization

C)

Grid Computing

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : There are certain technologies working behind the cloud computing platforms making
cloud computing flexible, reliable, and usable. These technologies are : Virtualization, Service-Oriented
Architecture (SOA), Grid Computing and Utility Computing

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85 .
________ is a technique, which allows to share single physical instance of an
application or resource among multiple organizations or tenants
(customers).
A)

Virtualization

B)

Grid Computing

C)

Utility Computing

D)

Service-Oriented Architecture

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Virtualization

Explanation :

Virtualization is a technique, which allows to share single physical instance of an application or

resource among multiple organizations or tenants (customers)

86 .

What is true about Virtualization in Cloud Computing?

A)

In Virtualization, it is necessary to have well-compiled Multitenant.

B)

In Virtualization, we analyze the strategy problems that customer might face.

 C)

It assign a logical name to a physical resource and providing a pointer to that physical resource
when demanded.

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : It assign a logical name to a physical resource and providing a pointer to
that physical resource when demanded.

Explanation : It assign a logical name to a physical resource and providing a pointer to that physical
resource when demanded is true regarding Virtualization.

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87.

Which of the following model consists of the service that you can access
on a cloud computing platform?
A)

Service

B)

Application

C)

Deployment

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Service

Explanation :

The sort of service that the service provider provides is described by the service model. Three types
of service provided are:

* Platform-as-a-Service

* Software-as-a-Service

* Infrastructure-as-a-Service

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88.

Which of the following is the most important area of concern in cloud

computing?
A)

Storage

B)

Security

C)

Scalability

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Security

Explanation : When your data goes to and is stored on systems that are no longer under your control,
you run the risk of it being intercepted or misused by outsiders. Only an authorized user can access the
save data.

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89.

Which of the following is not a property of cloud computing?

A)

Scalability

B)

Virtualization

C)

Composability

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Composability

Explanation : Virtualization is achieved by creating a virtual environment of storage devices and server
operating systems. Composability is the ability to build applications from component parts.

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90 .

Which of the following is an example of a SaaS cloud service?

A)
Dropbox

B)

Salesforce

C)

Google Workspace

D)

All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (D) : All of the Above

Explanation : SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service. In SaaS, the provider hosts the application and is
made available to the users. Google Workspace, Dropbox, Salesforce are examples of an IaaS service.

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91 .

Which is the most essential concept related to Cloud computing?

A)

Reliability

B)

Abstraction

C)

Productivity

D)
All of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Abstraction

Explanation : The abstraction layer abstracts and controls resources using a reference object, making it
easier for users to transfer programs to multiple clouds. The details of system implementation from
users and developers are abstracted by Cloud computing.

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92 .

In Virtualization, Which architecture offers virtual isolation among the

multiple tenants?
A)

Multitenant

B)

Deployment

C)

IT Architecture

D)

Business Architecture

Correct Answer : Option (A) : Multitenant

Explanation : The Multitenant architecture offers virtual isolation among the multiple tenants. Hence, the
organizations can use and customize their application as though they each have their instances running.
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93 .

Utility computing is based on?

A)

SOA Model

B)

Virtual isolation Model

C)

Pay-per-Use model

D)

Grid Computing Model

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Pay-per-Use model

Explanation : Utility computing is based on Pay-per-Use model.

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94 .

What is true about Service-Oriented Architecture?

A)

It offers computational resources on demand as a metered service.

B)

It is possible to exchange the data between applications of different vendors without additional
programming
 C)

Service-Oriented Architecture helps to use applications as a service for other applications

D)

Both (B) and (C)

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Both (B) and (C)

Explanation : Service-Oriented Architecture helps to use applications as a service for other applications
regardless the type of vendor, product or technology. Therefore, it is possible to exchange the data
between applications of different vendors without additional programming or making changes to
services.

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95 .

In Grid Computing, computer resources are?

A)

heterogeneous dispersed.

B)

geographically dispersed.

C)

Both (A) and (B)

D)

None of the Above

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Both (A) and (B)

Explanation : These computer resources are heterogeneous and geographically dispersed.

Set-3

1. What is Cloud Computing?

a) Cloud Computing means providing services like storage, servers, database,
networking, etc
b) Cloud Computing means storing data in a database
c) Cloud Computing is a tool used to create an application
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Cloud computing means providing services like storage,
servers, database, networking, etc. over the internet without the user
managing it directly. The data stored can be accessed by an authorized
user anywhere anytime provided the user must have an internet connection
and a device.

2. Who is the father of cloud computing?

a) Sharon B. Codd
b) Edgar Frank Codd
c) J.C.R. Licklider
d) Charles Bachman
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In the 1960s J.C.R. Licklider wanted to connect people and
share data anytime from anywhere, hence he invented Cloud Computing.

3. Which of the following is not a type of cloud server?

a) Public Cloud Servers
b) Private Cloud Servers
c) Dedicated Cloud Servers
d) Merged Cloud Servers
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: In Public Servers the users share the hardware, storage, and
networks. Private Servers provide high security to the data stored through
firewalls and internal hosting. Also, in the private cloud, the user can
customize their servers with add-ons. In Dedicated Servers, the server
completely belongs to a particular organization or a company.

4. Which of the following are the features of cloud computing?

a) Security
b) Availability
c) Large Network Access
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: One of the important features is security, the data stored is
secured and cannot be accessed by unauthorized parties. In case the user
exhausts the storage space allocated, the user can buy extra storage for a
less amount. The data stored can be accessed by any authorized user
anywhere anytime provided the user must have an internet connection and
a device.

5. Which of the following is a type of cloud computing service?

a) Service-as-a-Software (SaaS)
b) Software-and-a-Server (SaaS)
c) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
d) Software-as-a-Server (SaaS)
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Software as a Service, is the most widely used choice for
enterprises. SaaS makes use of the internet to offer apps to consumers that
are controlled by a third-party vendor.

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6. Which of the following is the application of cloud computing?
a) Adobe
b) Paypal
c) Google G Suite
d) All of the above
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Adobe Creative Cloud is used in the art sector. Paypal is an
 online payment application. Google G Suite is the best storage and backup
application used by google.

7. Which of the following is an example of the cloud?

a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
b) Dropbox
c) Cisco WebEx
d) All of the above
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dropbox, and Cisco WebEx are
examples of cloud.

8. Applications and services that run on a distributed network using virtualized

resources is known as ___________
a) Parallel computing
b) Soft computing
c) Distributed computing
d) Cloud computing
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Cloud computing refers to the delivery of services such as
storage, servers, databases, networking, and other functions through the
internet without the need for the user to manage them directly. These
applications are accessed by common Internet protocols and networking
standards.

9. Which of the following is an example of a PaaS cloud service?

a) Heroku
b) AWS Elastic Beanstalk
c) Windows Azure
d) All of the above
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: PaaS stands for Platform-as-a-Service. In PaaS, the users
receive hardware or software tools from the users on the internet. AWS
Elastic Beanstalk, Windows Azure, Heroku are example of a PaaS service.

10. Which of the following is an example of an IaaS Cloud service?

a) DigitalOcean
b) Linode
c) Rackspace
d) All of the above
View Answer
 Answer: d
Explanation: IaaS stands for Infrastructure-as-a-Service. In IaaS, the users
receive computing resources like software or hardware tools virtually over
the internet. DigitalOcean, Linode, Rackspace are the example of an IaaS
service.

11. Which of the following is the correct statement about cloud computing?
a) Cloud computing abstracts systems by pooling and sharing resources
b) Cloud computing is nothing more than the Internet
c) The use of the word “cloud” makes reference to the two essential concepts
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Abstraction and Virtualization are the two essential concepts.

12. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Azure enables .NET Framework applications to run over the Internet
b) Cloud Computing has two distinct sets of models
c) Amazon has built a worldwide network of datacenters to service its search
engine
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Google has built mega data centres for its search engine.

13. Which of the following model attempts to categorize a cloud network

based on four dimensional factors?
a) Cloud Cube
b) Cloud Square
c) Cloud Service
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Cloud Cube model is mainly used for secure collaboration.

14. Which of the following is the correct statement about cloud types?
a) Cloud Square Model is meant to show is that the traditional notion of a
network boundary being the network’s firewall no longer applies in cloud
computing
b) A deployment model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of
how the cloud is located
c) Service model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of how the
cloud is located
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: b
Explanation: Four types of deployment models exist.

15. Which architectural layer is used as a backend in cloud computing?

a) cloud
b) soft
c) client
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The cloud creates a system where resources can be pooled
and partitioned as needed.

16. All cloud computing applications suffer from the inherent _______ that is
intrinsic in their WAN connectivity.
a) noise
b) propagation
c) latency
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: While cloud computing applications excel at large-scale
processing tasks, if your application needs large amounts of data transfer, it
may not be the best model for you.

17. Which of the following architectural standards is working with cloud

computing industry?
a) Web-application frameworks
b) Service-oriented architecture
c) Standardized Web services
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: These standards help to enable different business models that
cloud computing vendors can support, most notably Software as a Service
(SaaS), Web 2.0 applications, and utility computing.

18. Which of the following is the correct statement?

a) Cloud computing presents new opportunities to users and developers
b) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is small aspect of cloud computing
c) Cloud computing does not have impact on software licensing
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: a
Explanation: Because it is based on the paradigm of a shared multi-tenant
utility.

19. What is the correct formula to calculate the cost of a cloud computing
deployment?
a) CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD / (Revenue + CostCLOUD))
b) CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD / (Revenue – CostCLOUD))
c) CostCLOUD = Σ(UnitCostCLOUD x (Revenue – CostCLOUD))
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Unit cost is usually defined as the cost of a machine instance
per hour or another resource.

20. Which of the following is the wrong statement about cloud computing?
a) Private cloud doesn’t employ the same level of virtualization
b) Data center operates under average loads
c) Private cloud doesn’t pooling of resources that a cloud computing provider
can achieve
d) Abstraction enables the key benefit of cloud computing: shared, ubiquitous
access
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Capacity of the datacenter is fixed by the assets it has.

21. Identify the wrong statement about cloud computing.

a) Virtualization assigns a logical name for a physical resource and then
provides a pointer to that physical resource when a request is made
b) Virtual appliances are becoming a very important standard cloud computing
deployment object
c) Cloud computing requires some standard protocols
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Many of these protocols are standard Internet protocols.

22. Identify the correct statement about cloud computing.

a) Cloud computing relies on a set of protocols needed to manage
interprocess communications
b) Platforms are used to create more complex software
c) Cloud architecture can couple software running on virtualized hardware in
multiple locations to provide an on-demand service
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: d
Explanation: The most commonly used services uses a set of discovery and
description protocols based on WSDL.

23. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Cloud services span the gamut of computer applications
b) The impact of cloud computing on network communication is to discourage
the use of open source network protocols in place of proprietary protocol
c) Atom is a syndication format that allows for HTTP protocols to create and
update informations
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Microsoft’s ADO.NET Data Services Framework is another
system for transferring data using a RESTful transaction and standard
HTTP commands.

24. Which of the following is required by Cloud Computing?

a) That the identity be authenticated
b) That the authentication be portable
c) That you establish an identity
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: When applied to a number of users in a cloud computing
system, these requirements describe systems that must provision identities.

25. Cloud computing is a concept that involves pooling physical resources

and offering them as which sort of resource?
a) cloud
b) real
c) virtual
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Cloud computing means providing services like storage,
servers, database, networking, etc. over the internet. It is a new model for
provisioning resources, for staging applications, and for platform-
independent user access to services.

26. Which of the following is the Cloud Platform provided by Amazon?

a) AWS
b) Cloudera
c) Azure
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Infrastructure as a Service
(IaaS) offering that allows users to rent virtual machines on Amazon’s own
infrastructure, is one of the most successful cloud-based enterprises.

27. Into which expenditures does Cloud computing shifts capital expenditures?
a) local
b) operating
c) service
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The nature of the service provider and its connection with its
client is changing as a result of cloud computing.

28. Point out the wrong statement.

a) With a pay-as-you-go, endlessly expandable, and universally available
system, cloud computing realises the long-held goal of utility computing
b) The widespread use of the Internet enables the huge size of cloud
computing systems
c) Soft computing represents a significant change in the way computers are
delivered
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Cloud computing is differentiated by the idea that resources
are virtual and infinite, and that the user is shielded from the specifics of the
actual infrastructure on which software operates.

29. Which of the following is the most essential element in cloud computing by
CSA?
a) Virtualization
b) Multi-tenancy
c) Identity and access management
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Multi-tenancy refers to hosting shared among multiple
customers. Multi-tenancy introduces a variety of new security problems to
cloud computing that must be addressed.
30. Which of the following monitors the performance of the major cloud-based
services in real time in Cloud Commons?
a) CloudWatch
b) CloudSensor
c) CloudMetrics
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The Cloud Commons is a new online community founded by
CA to promote information exchange on cloud service and the SMI standard.

31. Which of the following model consists of the service that you can access
on a cloud computing platform?
a) Deployment
b) Service
c) Application
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The sort of service that the service provider provides is
described by the service model. Three types of service provided are:
1) Platform-as-a-Service
2) Software-as-a-Service
3) Infrastructure-as-a-Service

32. Which of the following is the most important area of concern in cloud
computing?
a) Scalability
b) Storage
c) Security
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: When your data goes to and is stored on systems that are no
longer under your control, you run the risk of it being intercepted or misused
by outsiders. Only an authorized user can access the save data.

33. Which of the following is the most refined and restrictive cloud service
model?
a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) SaaS
d) CaaS
View Answer
 Answer: a
Explanation: The most refined and restrictive service model is when a
service needs the client to use the entire hardware/software/application
stack.

34. Which of the following is not a property of cloud computing?

a) virtualization
b) composability
c) scalability
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Virtualization is achieved by creating a virtual environment of
storage devices and server operating systems. Composability is the ability
to build applications from component parts.

35. How many phases are there in Cloud Computing Planning?

a) 1
b) 5
c) 3
d) 6
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Strategy Phase, Planning Phase, and Deployment Phase are
the three phases of Cloud Planning.

36. Which of the following is an example of a SaaS cloud service?

a) Google Workspace
b) Dropbox
c) Salesforce
d) All of the above
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service. In SaaS, the provider
hosts the application and is made available to the users. Google Workspace,
Dropbox, Salesforce are examples of an IaaS service.

37. Which is the most essential concept related to Cloud computing?

a) Abstraction
b) Reliability
c) Productivity
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: a
Explanation: The abstraction layer abstracts and controls resources using a
reference object, making it easier for users to transfer programs to multiple
clouds. The details of system implementation from users and developers are
abstracted by Cloud computing.

38. In which of the following service models the hardware is virtualized in the
cloud?
a) NaaS
b) PaaS
c) CaaS
d) IaaS
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is an acronym for
Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Users of IaaS get computer resources such as
software or hardware tools through the internet. In this model, the service
vendor owns the equipment: servers, storage, network infrastructure, and so
forth.

39. Which of the following is the Virtual machine conversion cloud?

a) Amazon CloudWatch
b) AbiCloud
c) BMC Cloud Computing Initiative
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: BMC Cloud Computing Initiative is used for Cloud planning,
lifecycle management, optimization, and guidance.

40. Which of the following is a workflow control and policy based automation
service by CA?
a) CA Cloud Compose
b) CA Cloud Insight
c) CA Cloud Optimize
d) CA Cloud Orchestrate
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: CA Cloud Orchestrate service is workflow control and policy-
based automation tool. It automates IT processes for cloud deployments,
including provisioning and configuration of infrastructure and applications,
management of cloud resources, orchestration of workflows across hybrid
and multi-cloud environments, and compliance enforcement through policy-
based automation..
41. An application that provides for transaction overflow in a reservation
system is an example of ____________
a) cloud bursting
b) cloud provisioning
c) cloud servicing
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Most systems built to perform cloud bursting have a simple
underlying design

42. _________ model consists of the particular types of services that you can
access on a cloud computing platform.
a) Service
b) Deployment
c) Application
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Service models describe the type of service that the service
provider is offering.

43. Point out the correct statement.

a) The use of the word “cloud” makes reference to the two essential concepts
b) Cloud computing abstracts systems by pooling and sharing resources
c) cloud computing is nothing more than the Internet
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Abstraction and Virtualization are the two essential concepts.

44. ________ refers to the location and management of the cloud’s

infrastructure.
a) Service
b) Deployment
c) Application
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The deployment model tells you where the cloud is located and
for what purpose.
45. Which of the following is the deployment model?
a) public
b) private
c) hybrid
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Public, private, community, and hybrid clouds are deployment
models.

46. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Cloud Computing has two distinct sets of models
b) Amazon has built a worldwide network of datacenters to service its search
engine
c) Azure enables .NET Framework applications to run over the Internet
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Google has built mega data centres for its search engine.

47. Which of the following is best known service model?

a) SaaS
b) IaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The best-known service models are Software as a Service,
Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service—the SPI model.

48. The __________ model originally did not require a cloud to use
virtualization to pool resources.
a) NEFT
b) NIST
c) NIT
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: NIST stands for National Institute of Standards and Technology.

49. _______ model attempts to categorize a cloud network based on four

dimensional factors.
a) Cloud Square
b) Cloud Service
c) Cloud Cube
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Cloud Cube model is mainly used for secure collaboration.

50. How many types of dimensions exists in Cloud Cube Model?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: There are four types of dimensions in Cloud Cube.

51. Which of the following dimension is related to organization’s boundaries?

a) Physical location of data
b) Ownership
c) Security boundary
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Internal (I) / External (E) determines your organization’s
boundaries.

52. How many types of security boundary values exist in Cloud Cube model?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: There are two types depending upon network firewall.

53. Point out the correct statement.

a) A deployment model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of
how the cloud is located
b) Service model defines the purpose of the cloud and the nature of how the
cloud is located
c) Cloud Square Model is meant to show is that the traditional notion of a
network boundary being the network’s firewall no longer applies in cloud
computing
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: a
Explanation: Four types of deployment models exist.

54. Which of the following is provided by ownership dimension of Cloud Cube

Model?
a) Proprietary
b) Owner
c) P
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: P stands for Proprietary ownership.

55. __________ is a measure of whether the operation is inside or outside the

security boundary or network firewall.
a) Per
b) P
c) Pre
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Per stands for Perimeterised.

56. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Public cloud may be managed by the constituent organization(s) or by a
third party
b) A community cloud may be managed by the constituent organization(s) or
by a third party
c) Private clouds may be either on- or off-premises
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The public cloud infrastructure is available for public use
alternatively for a large industry group.

57. Which of the following is related to the service provided by Cloud?

a) Sourcing
b) Ownership
c) Reliability
d) AaaS
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Insourced or Outsourced means whether the service is
provided by the customer or the service provider.
58. ________ dimension corresponds to two different states in the eight
possible cloud forms.
a) Physical location of data
b) Ownership
c) Security boundary
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The sourcing dimension addresses the deliverer of the service.

59. The ________ cloud infrastructure is operated for the exclusive use of an
organization.
a) Public
b) Private
c) Community
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The cloud may be managed by that organization or a third
party.

60. __________ cloud is one where the cloud has been organized to serve a
common function or purpose.
a) Public
b) Private
c) Community
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A community cloud may be managed by the constituent
organization(s) or by a third party.

61. A hybrid cloud combines multiple clouds where those clouds retain their
unique identities but are bound together as a unit.
a) Public
b) Private
c) Community
d) Hybrid
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: A hybrid cloud may offer standardized or proprietary access to
data and applications, as well as application portability
62. Which of the following is owned by an organization selling cloud services?
a) Public
b) Private
c) Community
d) Hybrid
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The public cloud infrastructure is available for public use
alternatively for a large industry group.

63. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Everything from the application down to the infrastructure is the vendor’s
responsibility
b) In the deployment model, different cloud types are an expression of the
manner in which infrastructure is deployed
c) AaaS provides virtual machines, operating systems, applications, services,
development frameworks, transactions, and control structures
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: PaaS provides virtual machines, operating systems,
applications, services, development frameworks, transactions, and control
structures.

64. _______ provides virtual machines, virtual storage, virtual infrastructure,

and other hardware assets.
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The IaaS service provider manages all the infrastructure, while
the client is responsible for all other aspects of the deployment.

65. Which of the following provides development frameworks and control

structures?
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: PaaS provides a complete development and deployment
 platform, abstracting much of the underlying infrastructure complexity and
focusing on application development and deployment.

66. Point out the wrong statement.

a) A PaaS service adds integration features, middleware, and other
orchestration and choreography services to the IaaS model
b) XaaS or ‘anything as a service’ is the delivery of IT as a Service through
hybrid cloud only
c) Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) is outsourcing the monitoring of your IT
infrastructure and applications to a cloud-based service provider
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: XaaS (Anything as a Service) encompasses all types of cloud
services, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (Software as a Service), and more.
Hybrid cloud computing involves using a combination of public and private
cloud resources. While XaaS can be delivered through hybrid cloud, it’s not
specific to hybrid environments. It can also be delivered through public
clouds.

Monitoring as a Service provides the option to offload a large majority of

those costs by having it run as a service as opposed to a fully invested in
house tool.

67. _______ is a complete operating environment with applications,

management, and user interface.
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In the SaaS model, the application is provided to the client
through a thin client interface.

68. How many types of service model are mainly present in Cloud?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Three types of Service model exist.
69. The three different service models are together known as the _____
model of cloud computing.
a) SPI
b) SIP
c) CPI
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Many other service models are also present.

70. CaaS stands for _____________ as service.

a) Compliance
b) Computer
c) Community
d) Communication
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Communication as a Service (CaaS), enables the consumer to
utilize Enterprise level VoIP, VPNs, PBX and Unified Communications
without the costly investment of purchasing, hosting and managing the
infrastructure.

71. Which of the following is the IaaS service provider?

a) EC2
b) EC1
c) EC10
d) Hybrid
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: On Amazon EC2, a client would provision a computer in the
form of a virtual machine image.

72. Which of the following was one of the top 5 cloud applications in 2010?
a) Cloud backup
b) Web applications
c) Business applications
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Cloud computing has shifted the economics of software
delivery in a manner similar to the way that music downloads have shifted
the delivery of commercial music.
73. Point out the correct statement.
a) Google’s cloud includes perhaps some 10 data centers worldwide
b) Flipkart.com’s infrastructure was built to support elastic demand so the
system could accommodate peak traffic
c) Data centers have been sited to optimize the overall system latency
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Datacenter can Keep land costs modest and occupation
unobtrusive.

74. Which of the following benefit is related to creates resources that are
pooled together in a system that supports multi-tenant usage?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: A cloud service provider creates resources that are pooled
together in a system that supports multi-tenant usage.

75. The _____ is something that you can obtain under contract from your
vendor.
a) PoS
b) QoS
c) SoS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Depending upon the type of service being offered, you may
find that you do not require hardware or software licenses to implement your
service.

76. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Internet consumes roughly 1 percent of the world’s total power
b) The cost advantages of cloud computing have enabled new software
vendors to create productivity applications
c) A client can provision computer resources without the need for interaction
with cloud service provider personnel
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Data centers have been sited to have access to low cost power.
77. All cloud computing applications suffer from the inherent _______ that is
intrinsic in their WAN connectivity.
a) propagation
b) latency
c) noise
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: While cloud computing applications excel at large-scale
processing tasks, if your application needs large amounts of data transfer,
cloud computing may not be the best model for you.

78. Cloud computing is a _______ system and it is necessarily unidirectional

in nature.
a) stateless
b) stateful
c) reliable
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Cloud computing is a stateless system, as is the Internet in
general.

79. Which of the following is the most important area of concern in cloud
computing?
a) Security
b) Storage
c) Scalability
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: When your data travels over and rests on systems that are no
longer under your control, you have increased risk due to the interception
and malfeasance of others.

80. You can’t count on a cloud provider maintaining your _____ in the face of
government actions.
a) scalability
b) reliability
c) privacy
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: c
Explanation: Cloud computing industry continues to address security
concerns.

81. Which of the following architectural standards is working with cloud

computing industry?
a) Service-oriented architecture
b) Standardized Web services
c) Web-application frameworks
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: These standards help to enable different business models that
cloud computing vendors can support, most notably Software as a Service
(SaaS), Web 2.0 applications, and utility computing.

82. Which of the following is one of the unique attributes of Cloud Computing?
a) utility type of delivery
b) elasticity
c) low barrier to entry
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: These attributes change how applications are created, priced,
and delivered.

83. Point out the correct statement.

a) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is small aspect of cloud computing
b) Cloud computing does not have impact on software licensing
c) Cloud computing presents new opportunities to users and developers
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Because it is based on the paradigm of a shared multi-tenant
utility.

84. Applications that work with cloud computing that have low margins and
usually low risk are _____________
a) high touch
b) low touch
c) moderate touch
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: b
Explanation: The “high touch” applications that come with high margins
require committed resources and pose more of a risk whereas the “low
touch” applications have low margins and low risks.

85. A service that concentrates on hardware follows the _________ as a

Service model.
a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Amazon web service follows PaaS model.

86. Point out the wrong statement.

a) A cloud is defined as the combination of the infrastructure of a datacenter
with the ability to provision hardware and software
b) High touch applications are best done on-premises
c) The Google App Engine follows IaaS
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The Google App Engine follows PaaS.

87. When you add a software stack, such as an operating system and
applications to the service, the model shifts to _____ model.
a) SaaS
b) PaaS
c) IaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Microsoft’s Windows Azure Platform is best described as
currently using SaaS model.

88. Which of the following is the most refined and restrictive service model?
a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: When the service requires the client to use a complete
 hardware/software/application stack, it is using the most refined and
restrictive service model.

89. _______ is a pay-as-you-go model matches resources to need on an

ongoing basis.
a) Utility
b) Elasticity
c) Low barrier to entry
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: This eliminates waste and has the added benefit of shifting risk
from the client.

90. _______ feature allows you to optimize your system and capture all
possible transactions.
a) scalability
b) reliability
c) elasticity
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: You have the ability to right-size resources as required.

91. _______ enables batch processing, which greatly speeds up high-

processing applications.
a) Scalability
b) Reliability
c) Elasticity
d) Utility
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: This feature obviates the need for planning and provisioning

92. Which of the following is a virtual machine technology now owned by

Oracle that can run various operating systems?
a) Vmachines
b) VirtualBox
c) ThoughtPolice
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: VirtualBox serves as a host for a variety of virtual appliances.
93. Point out the correct statement.
a) JumpIt is an open-source virtual appliance installation and management
service
b) Converting a virtual appliance from one platform to another is easy
proposition
c) Nearly all major virtualization platform vendors support OVF, notably
VMware, Microsoft, Oracle, and Citrix
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Efforts are underway to create file format standards for these
types of objects that make the task easier.

94. Which of the following lets a Web service advertise itself in terms of a
collection of endpoints?
a) WSDL
b) VMc
c) SOAP
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The most commonly used model for discovery and description
used with SOAP messaging is the Web Services Description Language
(WSDL).

95. Which of the following is a specification for multicast discovery on a LAN?

a) WS-Agent
b) WS-Discovery
c) WS-SOAP
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: WS-Discovery stands for Web Services Dynamic Discovery
specification.

96. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Cloud computing arises from services available over the Internet
communicating
b) XML-RPC uses platform-independent XML data to encode program calls
that are transported over HTTP
c) SOAP uses JSON for its messages and uses RPC and HTTP for message
passing
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: c
Explanation: SOAP forms the basis for most of the Web services stacks.

97. _________ as a Service is a cloud computing infrastructure that creates a

development environment upon which applications may be build.
a) Infrastructure
b) Service
c) Platform
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: PaaS provides a model that can be used to create or augment
complex applications such as Customer Relation Management (CRM) or
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

98. _________ is a cloud computing service model in which hardware is

virtualized in the cloud.
a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In this particular model, the service vendor owns the equipment:
servers, storage, network infrastructure, and so forth.

99. Which of the following is the fundamental unit of virtualized client in an

IaaS deployment?
a) workunit
b) workspace
c) workload
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A workload simulates the ability of a certain type of real or
physical server to do any amount of work.

100. How many types of virtual private server instances are partitioned in an
IaaS stack?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: c
Explanation: The three workloads require three different sizes of computers:
small, medium, and large.

101. Which of the following correctly represents cloud computing ecosystem?

a)

Business Process

Application Services

Platform Services

Infrastructure Services
b)

Application Process

Business Services

Platform Services

Infrastructure Services
c)

Application Process

Infrastructure Services

Platform Services

Infrastructure Services
d)

Business Process

Application Services

Infrastructure Services

Platform Services
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: You can broadly partition cloud computing into four layers that
form a cloud computing ecosystem.
102. Which of the following content is allowed as per virtual appliance block
diagram shown below?

a) Table
b) Image
c) Documents
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Content can be structured or unstructured in virtual appliance.

103. Point out the correct statement.

a) WS-+ services carried over XML messages using the SOAP protocol
access remote server applications
b) REST stands for Representational State Transfer
c) A transaction following the rules of SOAP is considered to be RESTful
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: REST assigns a global identifier to a resource so there is a
uniform method for accessing information sources.

104. Which of the following is based on the IETF Session Initiation Protocol?
a) WSDL
b) SIMPLE
c) SOAP
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: SIMPLE is an open standard protocol.
105. Which of the following is a third-party VPN based on Google’s
GoogleTalk?
a) Hotspot VPN
b) Gbridge
c) AnchorFree Hotspot Shield
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Gbridge is an interesting solution that illustrates the use of VPN
over a cloud connection.

106. Point out the wrong statement.

a) Atom is a syndication format that allows for HTTP protocols to create and
update information
b) Cloud services span the gamut of computer applications
c) The impact of cloud computing on network communication is to discourage
the use of open-network protocols in place of proprietary protocols
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Microsoft’s ADO.NET Data Services Framework is another
system for transferring data using a RESTful transaction and standard
HTTP commands.

107. Which of the following is a classic example of an IaaS service model?

a) AWS
b) Azure
c) Cloudera
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: AWS has several data centers in which servers run on top of a
virtualization platform (Xen).

108. _________ is designed specifically to run connected to the cloud as a

dedicated cloud client.
a) Harvera Tablet OS
b) Fedora Netbook OS
c) Jolicloud Netbook OS
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Jolicloud concentrates on building a social platform with
automatic software updates and installs.
109. Which of the following is the management console in AWS?
a) CSC
b) CCS
c) CSS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Pods are managed by a Cloud Control System (CCS).

111. A group of users within a particular instance is called ______________

a) suser
b) pod
c) superuser
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Sizing limitations for pods need to be accounted for if you are
building a large cloud-based application.

112. Pods are aggregated into pools within an IaaS region or site called an
_________ zone.
a) restricted
b) unavail
c) availability
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In very large cloud computing networks, when systems fail,
they fail on a pod-by-pod basis, and often on a zone-by-zone basis.

This set of Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “PaaS – Platform as

a Service”.

113. ______ offering provides the tools and development environment to

deploy applications on another vendor’s application.
a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: PaaS tool is a fully integrated development environment.
114. Point out the correct statement.
a) Platforms cannot be based on specific types of development languages,
application frameworks, or other constructs
b) PaaS systems offer a way to create user interfaces
c) In a CaaS model, customers may interact with the software to enter and
retrieve data
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: PaaS systems support standards such as HTML, JavaScript,
or other rich media technologies.

115. Which of the following is associated with considerable vendor lock-in?

a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) SaaS
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The difficulty with PaaS is that it locks the developer (and the
customer) into a solution that is dependent upon the platform vendor.

116. _________ serves as a PaaS vendor within Google App Engine system.
a) Google
b) Amazon
c) Microsoft
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Google offers many of its Web service applications to
customers as part of this service model.

117. Point out the wrong statement.

a) The customer takes no responsibility for maintaining the hardware, the
software, or the development of the applications
b) The vendor is responsible for all the operational aspects of the service
c) Google’s App Engine platform is IaaS offering
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The customer is responsible only for his interaction with the
platform.
118. Which of the following can be considered PaaS offering?
a) Google Maps
b) Gmail
c) Google Earth
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The vendor of the PaaS solution is in most cases the developer,
who is offering a complete solution to the customer.

119. __________ is the most refined and restrictive service model.

a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: When the service requires the client to use a complete
hardware/software/application stack, it is using the most refined and
restrictive service model.

120. _______ provides virtual machines, virtual storage, virtual infrastructure,

and other hardware assets.
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The IaaS service provider manages all the infrastructure, while
the client is responsible for all other aspects of the deployment.

121. Amazon Web Services offers a classic Service Oriented Architecture

(SOA) approach to ______________
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In AWS, the CCS is the AWS Management Console.

122. Rackspace Cloud Service is an example of _____________

a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Unlike other cloud providers, Rackspace only offers managed
solutions.

123. ______ offering provides the tools and development environment to

deploy applications on another vendor’s application.
a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: PaaS tool is a fully integrated development environment.

124. Point out the correct statement.

a) Platforms cannot be based on specific types of development languages,
application frameworks, or other constructs
b) PaaS systems offer a way to create user interfaces
c) In a CaaS model, customers may interact with the software to enter and
retrieve data
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: PaaS systems support standards such as HTML, JavaScript,
or other rich media technologies.

125. Which of the following is associated with considerable vendor lock-in?

a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) SaaS
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The difficulty with PaaS is that it locks the developer (and the
customer) into a solution that is dependent upon the platform vendor.

126. _________ serves as a PaaS vendor within Google App Engine system.
a) Google
b) Amazon
c) Microsoft
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Google offers many of its Web service applications to
customers as part of this service model.

127. Point out the wrong statement.

a) The customer takes no responsibility for maintaining the hardware, the
software, or the development of the applications
b) The vendor is responsible for all the operational aspects of the service
c) Google’s App Engine platform is IaaS offering
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The customer is responsible only for his interaction with the
platform.

128. Which of the following can be considered PaaS offering?

a) Google Maps
b) Gmail
c) Google Earth
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The vendor of the PaaS solution is in most cases the developer,
who is offering a complete solution to the customer.

129. __________ is the most refined and restrictive service model.

a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: When the service requires the client to use a complete
hardware/software/application stack, it is using the most refined and
restrictive service model.

130. _______ provides virtual machines, virtual storage, virtual infrastructure,

and other hardware assets.
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The IaaS service provider manages all the infrastructure, while
the client is responsible for all other aspects of the deployment.

131. Amazon Web Services offers a classic Service Oriented Architecture

(SOA) approach to ______________
a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In AWS, the CCS is the AWS Management Console.

132. Rackspace Cloud Service is an example of _____________

a) IaaS
b) SaaS
c) PaaS
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Unlike other cloud providers, Rackspace only offers managed
solutions.

133. Which of the following is the most complete cloud computing service
model?
a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) SaaS
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The most complete cloud computing service model is one in
which the computing hardware and software, as well as the solution itself,
are provided by a vendor as a complete service offering.

134. Point out the correct statement.

a) Platforms can be based on specific types of development languages,
application frameworks, or other constructs
b) SaaS is the cloud-based equivalent of shrink-wrapped software
c) Software as a Service (SaaS) may be succinctly described as software that
is deployed on a hosted service
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: SaaS can be accessed globally over the Internet, most often in
a browser.

135. Which of the following aspect of the service is abstracted away?

a) Data escrow
b) User Interaction
c) Adoption drivers
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: With the exception of the user interaction with the software, all
other aspects of the service are abstracted away.

135. Which of the following SaaS platform is with an exposed API?

a) salesforce.com
b) amazon.com
c) flipkart.com
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: SaaS does not necessarily mean that the software is static or
monolithic.

136. Point out the wrong statement.

a) SaaS applications come in all shapes and sizes
b) Every computer user is familiar with SaaS systems
c) SaaS software is customizable to varying degrees depending on the
specific platform and service provider
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Not every computer user is necessarily familiar with SaaS
systems. Many computer users may be familiar with traditional software
installations rather than cloud-based software delivered as a service.

137. Which of the following is a SaaS characteristic?

a) The typical license is subscription-based or usage-based and is billed on a
recurring basis
b) The software is available over the Internet globally through a browser on
demand
c) The software and the service are monitored and maintained by the vendor
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: There may be executable client-side code, but the user isn’t
responsible for maintaining that code or its interaction with the service.

138. _________ applications have a much lower barrier to entry than their
locally installed competitors.
a) IaaS
b) CaaS
c) PaaS
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Such applications feature automated upgrades, updates, and
patch management and much faster rollout of changes.

139. SaaS supports multiple users and provides a shared data model through
_________ model.
a) single-tenancy
b) multi-tenancy
c) multiple-instance
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The alternative of software virtualization of individual instances
also exists, but is less common.

140. Open source software used in a SaaS is called _______ SaaS.

a) closed
b) free
c) open
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A considerable amount of SaaS software is based on open
source software.

141. The componentized nature of SaaS solutions enables many solutions to

support a feature called _____________
a) workspace
b) workloads
c) mashups
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A mashup is an application that can display a Web page that
shows data and supports features from two or more sources

This set of Cloud Computing Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)
focuses on “Introduction to Cloud Computing”.

142. _________ computing refers to applications and services that run on a

distributed network using virtualized resources.
a) Distributed
b) Cloud
c) Soft
d) Parallel
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Cloud Computing applications are accessed by common
Internet protocols and networking standards.

143. Point out the wrong statement.

a) The massive scale of cloud computing systems was enabled by the
popularization of the Internet
b) Soft computing represents a real paradigm shift in the way in which
systems are deployed
c) Cloud computing makes the long-held dream of utility computing possible
with a pay-as-you-go, infinitely scalable, universally available system
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Cloud Computing is distinguished by the notion that resources
are virtual and limitless and that details of the physical systems on which
software runs are abstracted from the user.

144. ________ as a utility is a dream that dates from the beginning of the
computing industry itself.
a) Model
b) Computing
c) Software
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Cloud computing takes the technology, services, and
 applications that are similar to those on the Internet and turns them into a
self-service utility.

145. Which of the following is essential concept related to Cloud?

a) Reliability
b) Productivity
c) Abstraction
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Cloud computing abstracts the details of system
implementation from users and developers.

146. Point out the wrong statement.

a) All applications benefit from deployment in the cloud
b) With cloud computing, you can start very small and become big very fast
c) Cloud computing is revolutionary, even if the technology it is built on is
evolutionary
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Issues with latency, transaction control, and in particular
security and regulatory compliance are of particular concern.

147. Which of the following cloud concept is related to pooling and sharing of
resources?
a) Polymorphism
b) Abstraction
c) Virtualization
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Applications run on physical systems that aren’t specified, data
is stored in locations that are unknown, administration of systems is
outsourced to others, and access by users is ubiquitous.

148. ________ has many of the characteristics of what is now being called
cloud computing.
a) Internet
b) Softwares
c) Web Service
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
 Answer: a
Explanation: The Internet offers abstraction, runs using the same set of
protocols and standards, and uses the same applications and operating
systems.

149. Which of the following can be identified as cloud?

a) Web Applications
b) Intranet
c) Hadoop
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: When an intranet becomes large enough that a schematic
diagram can’t differentiate between individual physical systems, the intranet
too can be identified as a cloud.

150. Cloud computing is an abstraction based on the notion of pooling

physical resources and presenting them as a ________ resource.
a) real
b) virtual
c) cloud
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Cloud Computing is a new model for provisioning resources,
for staging applications, and for platform-independent user access to
services.

151. Which of the following is Cloud Platform by Amazon?

a) Azure
b) AWS
c) Cloudera
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: One of the most successful cloud-based businesses is Amazon
Web Services, which is an Infrastructure as a Service offering that lets you
rent virtual computers on Amazon’s own infrastructure.

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