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CompTIA Cloud Essentials CLO-001
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1
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) focuses on audit and security standards for cloud computing.
True
False
2
Which will handle sensitive government data subject to strict regulatory requirements.
Multi-tenancy software/logically segregated infrastructure
Single tenancy software/segregated physical infrastructure
Multi-tenancy software/segregated physical infrastructure
Single tenancy software/monitored intrusion detection
3
Which of the following is true of SaaS applications compared to standalone applications?
Standalone applications have access to more processing power
More robust because they are always available online
Public SaaS apps are on multi-tenant hardware/software.
Enterprise SaaS applications are configurable by sys admins
4
A typical service provider SLA does not include dispute resolution procedures.
False
True
5
How much data can be sent across a network link in one second?
Network speed
QoS
Network bandwidth
Network latency
6
A company decides to subscribe to a new CRM service. What type will be implemented?
SaaS
IaaS
XaaS
PaaS
7
Which organization works with standards for identity, data sharing, privacy and portability?
NIST
CSCC
CSA
OASIS
8
The organization needs to have extensive technical skills to maintain a SaaS solution.
False
True
9
PaaS customizes application development in the cloud by providing access to development tools
False
True
10
Scalability is
not
a key characteristic of cloud computing.
False
True
11
The Open Systems Interconnection model has seven logical layers based on communication function
True
False
12
Why is a military organization is unlikely to implement cloud services across the board?
Changing and unpredictable workloads.
Changing data and accessibility needs.
Cost and infrastructure needs.
High degree of confidentiality and operational assurance.
13
Which of the following is not an essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Measured service.
Sustainability.
On-demand self-service.
Resource pooling.
14
Which of the following is most likely to be associated with cloud-related security risks?
Not knowing what the cloud provider will charge
Losing network connectivity
Storing customer data with the provider
Not having enough software licenses
15
Which of the following is not an example of privacy legislation?
FERPA
EU Data Protection Directive
GLBA
PCI-DSS
16
Which data processing model is least suited to cloud computing?
Unpredictable burst
Periodic processing
Predictable burst
Steady load
17
What does CMDB stand for?
Customer management database
Client management database
Cloud management database
Configuration management database
18
Which of the following is the BEST way to mitigate security and privacy risks in the cloud?
Implementing and enforcing a comprehensive security policy
Only allowing cloud administrators to access cloud resources
Installing firewalls
Removing virtualized hardware from the organization
19
How can cloud-related financial risks be mitigated?
Eliminate legacy IT systems.
Use credit cards for handling transactions.
Renegotiate license agreements.
Ensure that cloud assets generate revenue.
20
Which of the following is an advantage of cloud computing?
Increased security of applications/data with virtualization
Increased scalability to meet usage demands.
Internal focus on IT when hosting with proven providers.
Decreased downtime due to increased control over servers.
21
The main technical characteristic of a cloud-ready application is the need for elasticity.
False
True
22
A SaaS application needs scheduled maintenance. On which does this have a direct impact?
Service Design
Service Transition
Service Operation
Service Strategy
23
Twitter is what type of cloud service?
DBaaS
SaaS
IaaS
PaaS
24
Which of the following statements is true about Windows Azure?
It is only IaaS.
It is PaaS and SaaS but not IaaS.
It is only PaaS.
It is PaaS and IaaS.
25
Traditional licensing models that do not fit well with scalable resources relates to...
Financial management
Service management
Incident management
Continuity management
26
Public clouds have the lowest up-front costs because they rely on existing data centers.
False
True
27
Which of the following distinguishes private from public cloud services?
Private cloud services do not provide scalability
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
28
PaaS applications are developed, deployed, and updated by your own development staff.
True
False
29
Which of the following is an essential requirement of information security in a public cloud?
Data integrity
Server type
Firewall specification
Network hardware
30
Microsoft Office 365 is an example of a Software as a Service (SaaS).
True
False
31
In cloud computing, how does a business benefit by the ability to scale resources on demand.
3rd party to manage service delivery lowers staffing costs.
Fewer in-house servers reduce power costs
Pay for resources used instead of paying for peak demand
Shorter contracts and less capital expense
32
IaaS cloud environments, hardware management is not handled by the cloud service provider.
False
True
33
Which organizations are least likely to use a cloud back-up/recovery due to confidentiality?
A hospital
A legal practice
An advertising company
A public library
34
Which of the following security processes might be introduced by cloud computing?
Working with identity services
Storing password in the configuration management database
More frequent updating of regulations
Increased security for credit card information
35
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.
36
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
37
Cloud computing services are managed by the cloud provider.
True
False
38
Which of the following is the
greatest
business continuity risk?
Privacy laws.
Network connectivity interruption.
Cloud provider bankruptcy.
Incomplete service level agreement.
39
Thin clients have onboard storage for local applications.
False
True
40
Elastic computing is related to which of the following cloud characteristics?
Security.
Integrity.
Distribution.
Scalability.
41
Ensure that different cloud providers can use the services of a single identity provider
Scalability
Federation
Virtualization
Self-service
42
PaaS solutions are developed and maintained by the organization except for the VMs and O/S
True
False
43
The most important compliance challenge for a customer considering a cloud computing service?
Difficulty enforcing the provider’s contractual liabilities.
The location of the customer’s physical assets.
The location of the customer’s data.
Keeping up with changing regulations.
44
Incident management is a core process that relies on IT services to maintain its business.
False
True
45
A company has migrated its e-mail service to a cloud provider. What will affect all staff?
Availability of service
Location of service
Cost of service
Maintainability of service
46
Which of the following is a private cloud application?
For external use only, on a public cloud system.
For external use only, on company systems.
For internal use only, on a public cloud system.
For internal use only, on company-owned systems.
47
Cloud computing is a form of IT outsourcing that focuses on services
False
True
48
A community cloud is provisioned using both private and public clouds and proprietary services
False
True
49
Which of the following is the most significant benefit of private PaaS?
Simplify interfaces for specific user groups.
Improve the speed of development and deployment process.
Improve the re-use of databases within the organization.
Reduce cost and reliance on internal technical skills.
50
Cloud applications are not web-enabled.
True
False
