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Fundamentals of Information System Topic 12
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Why might a startup prefer SaaS over PaaS or IaaS when launching its operations?
SaaS allows full customization of back-end infrastructure
SaaS enables control over virtual hardware components
SaaS provides ready-to-use applications with minimal technical setup
SaaS is more complex but offers greater flexibility
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In what scenario would IaaS be the most appropriate cloud service model?
A developer needs a managed platform to build and test web apps
A company wants to access business software like CRM online
An artist wants to collaborate on design files with a remote team
A startup wants full control over OS-level configurations
3
Cloud computing eliminates the need for cybersecurity because the provider manages all risks.
True
False
4
Which characteristic of cc enables a company to automatically handle spikes in user traffic without manual intervention?
Rapid elasticity
Measured service
Broad network access
On-demand self-service
5
Cloud computing requires constant physical presence in data centers.
False
True
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Cloud computing resources are only accessible via proprietary software.
False
True
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Which service model is most suitable for businesses that want to focus only on application usage without maintenance
IaaS
PaaS
DaaS
SaaS
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What differentiates PaaS from IaaS in terms of control and abstraction?
PaaS abstracts infrastructure & provides tools for application development
PaaS gives full root access to virtual machines
PaaS offers greater control over networking than IaaS
IaaS abstracts more developer tools than PaaS
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The scalability of cloud computing enables businesses to handle varying workloads efficiently.
False
True
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Rapid elasticity means resources can be manually increased after provider approval.
False
True
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SaaS allows users to manage the application’s infrastructure and storage directly.
True
False
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One of the main benefits of cloud computing is reducing capital expenditures on IT hardware.
True
False
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Cloud computing supports innovation by reducing the time and cost required to test new
False
True
14
Online collaboration tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are examples of SaaS.
False
True
15
Which of the following best reflects the "measured service" model in cloud computing?
Users are billed based on the number of employees accessing services
Consumption is monitored, controlled, and reported for transparency
Resources are billed only once at the start of the contract period
Resources are distributed equally among users regardless of usage
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What is a potential downside of cloud computing in the context of privacy and data sovereignty?
It eliminates the need for data encryption
Users cannot delete their data once uploaded
It prevents multiple users from accessing the same file
Data may be stored in jurisdictions with different legal protections
17
With PaaS, developers are responsible for maintaining the underlying infrastructure.
False
True
18
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of "resource pooling" in cloud computing?
A single user consumes all available virtual machines
Several users share the same server infrastructure dynamically
Applications are installed on a user’s local desktop
A user schedules an automatic backup every 24 hours
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Which of the following examples demonstrates the use of PaaS?
Deploying a web application using Google App Engine
Hosting a virtual machine on AWS EC2
Storing files in Dropbox
Using Microsoft 365 for email and document editing
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What is the primary benefit of on-demand self-service in cloud computing?
Providers can limit access to services
Users can provision resources without waiting for provider approval
Usage metrics are hidden from users
Users can share physical hardware
