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CompTIA Cloud Essentials CLO-001
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1
Elastic computing is related to which of the following cloud characteristics?
Distribution.
Integrity.
Scalability.
Security.
2
Which of the following statements is true about Windows Azure?
It is only PaaS.
It is only IaaS.
It is PaaS and IaaS.
It is PaaS and SaaS but not IaaS.
3
Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Sustainability.
Resource pooling.
On-demand self-service.
Measured service.
4
Scalability is
not
a key characteristic of cloud computing.
False
True
5
The most important compliance challenge for a customer considering a cloud computing service?
Keeping up with changing regulations.
The location of the customer’s data.
The location of the customer’s physical assets.
Difficulty enforcing the provider’s contractual liabilities.
6
Ensure that different cloud providers can use the services of a single identity provider
Scalability
Virtualization
Federation
Self-service
7
A SaaS application needs scheduled maintenance. On which does this have a direct impact?
Service Design
Service Operation
Service Strategy
Service Transition
8
Which organization works with standards for identity, data sharing, privacy and portability?
CSCC
OASIS
CSA
NIST
9
Which data processing model is least suited to cloud computing?
Steady load
Unpredictable burst
Predictable burst
Periodic processing
10
Which of the following is most likely to be associated with cloud-related security risks?
Losing network connectivity
Not knowing what the cloud provider will charge
Not having enough software licenses
Storing customer data with the provider
11
Cloud computing is a form of IT outsourcing that focuses on services
False
True
12
In cloud computing, how does a business benefit by the ability to scale resources on demand.
Shorter contracts and less capital expense
Fewer in-house servers reduce power costs
3rd party to manage service delivery lowers staffing costs.
Pay for resources used instead of paying for peak demand
13
Which of the following is true of SaaS applications compared to standalone applications?
Public SaaS apps are on multi-tenant hardware/software.
More robust because they are always available online
Enterprise SaaS applications are configurable by sys admins
Standalone applications have access to more processing power
14
PaaS applications are developed, deployed, and updated by your own development staff.
False
True
15
Traditional licensing models that do not fit well with scalable resources relates to...
Financial management
Continuity management
Service management
Incident management
16
Cloud computing services are managed by the cloud provider.
False
True
17
The main technical characteristic of a cloud-ready application is the need for elasticity.
False
True
18
Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate security and privacy risks in the cloud?
Installing firewalls
Only allowing cloud administrators to access cloud resources
Implementing and enforcing a comprehensive security policy
Removing virtualized hardware from the organization
19
PaaS customizes application development in the cloud by providing access to development tools
False
True
20
Twitter is what type of cloud service?
DBaaS
SaaS
IaaS
PaaS
21
Which of the following security processes might be introduced by cloud computing?
Increased security for credit card information
Working with identity services
Storing password in the configuration management database
More frequent updating of regulations
22
A typical service provider SLA does not include dispute resolution procedures.
True
False
23
Which of the following is a drawback of direct costs when implementing cloud computing?
It is harder to budget for.
It only works with SaaS.
It cannot be applied to SaaS.
It is more expensive.
24
A company has migrated its e-mail service to a cloud provider. What will affect all staff?
Availability of service
Cost of service
Maintainability of service
Location of service
25
A community cloud is provisioned using both private and public clouds and proprietary services
False
True
26
Incident management is a core process that relies on IT services to maintain its business.
True
False
27
Thin clients have onboard storage for local applications.
False
True
28
How can cloud-related financial risks be mitigated?
Renegotiate license agreements.
Eliminate legacy IT systems.
Use credit cards for handling transactions.
Ensure that cloud assets generate revenue.
29
Cloud applications are not web-enabled.
False
True
30
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) focuses on audit and security standards for cloud computing.
True
False
31
Which of the following is the most significant benefit of private PaaS?
Improve the re-use of databases within the organization.
Simplify interfaces for specific user groups.
Improve the speed of development and deployment process.
Reduce cost and reliance on internal technical skills.
32
Why is a military organization is unlikely to implement cloud services across the board?
Changing data and accessibility needs.
Cost and infrastructure needs.
Changing and unpredictable workloads.
High degree of confidentiality and operational assurance.
33
Which of the following distinguishes private from public cloud services?
Private cloud services are never accessible via the Internet
Private cloud services dedicated for use by one organization
Private cloud services are more economical than public cloud
Private cloud services do not provide scalability
34
Public clouds have the lowest up-front costs because they rely on existing data centers.
False
True
35
Which of the following is a private cloud application?
For internal use only, on company-owned systems.
For internal use only, on a public cloud system.
For external use only, on a public cloud system.
For external use only, on company systems.
36
Microsoft Office 365 is an example of a Software as a Service (SaaS).
True
False
37
IaaS cloud environments, hardware management is not handled by the cloud service provider.
True
False
38
Which of the following is not an example of privacy legislation?
EU Data Protection Directive
PCI-DSS
GLBA
FERPA
39
The Open Systems Interconnection model has seven logical layers based on communication function
False
True
40
Which of the following is the
greatest
business continuity risk?
Network connectivity interruption.
Incomplete service level agreement.
Privacy laws.
Cloud provider bankruptcy.
41
The organization needs to have extensive technical skills to maintain a SaaS solution.
True
False
42
How much data can be sent across a network link in one second?
Network latency
QoS
Network bandwidth
Network speed
43
Which will handle sensitive government data subject to strict regulatory requirements.
Multi-tenancy software/segregated physical infrastructure
Single tenancy software/segregated physical infrastructure
Multi-tenancy software/logically segregated infrastructure
Single tenancy software/monitored intrusion detection
44
Why is the standardization of data formats important?
It facilitates innovation
It facilitates movement from one provider to another
It makes virtual machine utilization more efficient
It leads to cloud maturity
45
What does CMDB stand for?
Cloud management database
Configuration management database
Customer management database
Client management database
46
PaaS solutions are developed and maintained by the organization except for the VMs and O/S
False
True
47
Which of the following is an advantage of cloud computing?
Decreased downtime due to increased control over servers.
Increased scalability to meet usage demands.
Internal focus on IT when hosting with proven providers.
Increased security of applications/data with virtualization
48
Which of the following is an essential requirement of information security in a public cloud?
Network hardware
Data integrity
Server type
Firewall specification
49
Which organizations are least likely to use a cloud back-up/recovery due to confidentiality?
A hospital
An advertising company
A legal practice
A public library
50
A company decides to subscribe to a new CRM service. What type will be implemented?
XaaS
PaaS
IaaS
SaaS
