Cloud Computing Basics Quiz
Test your knowledge of Cloud Computing Basics with our quiz! See how many correct answers you can get out of 10.
1. What is cloud computing?
A model for enabling on-demand access to shared computing resources
A software development methodology
A traditional way of managing IT infrastructure
A type of local server setup
2. Which of the following is NOT a cloud deployment model?
Private cloud
Public cloud
Hybrid cloud
Static cloud
3. Who manages the infrastructure in a public cloud model?
The end-user
A third-party cloud service provider
An internal IT team
A managed service provider
4. What is an example of a cloud service model?
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
LAN (Local Area Network)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
5. Which characteristic of cloud computing refers to the ability to automatically scale resources up and down?
Broad network access
Resource pooling
Rapid elasticity
Measured service
6. What is the main benefit of using a hybrid cloud model?
Simplified billing
Zero maintenance costs
Increased flexibility and more deployment options
Single user control
7. Which cloud service model delivers software applications over the Internet?
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
SaaS (Software as a Service)
DaaS (Data as a Service)
8. Which of the following is NOT an essential characteristic of cloud computing as defined by NIST?
On-demand self-service
Broad network access
Manual resource allocation
Measured service
9. In which cloud model does a single business or organization use the computing resources?
Public cloud
Private cloud
Hybrid cloud
Community cloud
10. What type of cloud computing focuses on building app functionality without managing the servers and infrastructure?
Serverless computing
Batch processing
Grid computing
Edge computing
