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Cloud Computing Management
2,340 Questions
Cloud computing management involves administering web based services, data storage, and network security protocols. This subject is heavily featured in the computer aptitude sections of banking and government recruitment tests. The practice questions address SaaS backup, cross region storage replication, and serverless application designs.
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Cloud Computing Management Questions
In a public cloud deployment model, who is responsible for managing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure?
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The cloud provider
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The customer
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A third-party managed service provider
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All of the above
A
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Explanation
In a public cloud deployment model, the cloud provider is responsible for managing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cloud deployment?
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Cost savings
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Scalability
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Reliability
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Vendor lock-in
D
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Explanation
Vendor lock-in is not a benefit of cloud deployment. It refers to the situation where a customer is dependent on a single cloud provider and cannot easily switch to another provider.
Which of the following is a best practice for cloud deployment?
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Use a single cloud provider for all applications
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Design applications to be scalable and fault-tolerant
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Use a lift-and-shift approach to migrate applications to the cloud
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Avoid using cloud-native services
B
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Explanation
Designing applications to be scalable and fault-tolerant is a best practice for cloud deployment. This ensures that applications can handle increased traffic and recover from failures.
Which of the following is a cloud-native service?
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Virtual machines
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Containers
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Serverless functions
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Databases
C
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Explanation
Serverless functions are a cloud-native service that allows developers to run code without having to manage servers or infrastructure.
What is the term for a cloud deployment model in which the customer owns and manages the cloud infrastructure?
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Public Cloud
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Private Cloud
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Hybrid Cloud
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Multi-Cloud
B
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Explanation
In a private cloud deployment model, the customer owns and manages the cloud infrastructure.
Which of the following is NOT a type of cloud migration strategy?
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Lift-and-shift
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Replatforming
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Refactoring
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Rehosting
D
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Explanation
Rehosting is not a type of cloud migration strategy. It refers to moving an application to the cloud without making any changes to the application code or architecture.
What is the term for a cloud deployment model in which the customer uses a combination of public and private clouds?
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Public Cloud
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Private Cloud
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Hybrid Cloud
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Multi-Cloud
C
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Explanation
In a hybrid cloud deployment model, the customer uses a combination of public and private clouds.
Which of the following is a best practice for cloud security?
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Use strong passwords
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Enable two-factor authentication
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Use a firewall
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
All of the above are best practices for cloud security.
What is the term for a cloud deployment model in which the customer uses multiple cloud platforms from different providers?
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Public Cloud
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Private Cloud
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Hybrid Cloud
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Multi-Cloud
D
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Explanation
In a multi-cloud deployment model, the customer uses multiple cloud platforms from different providers.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a cloud-native service?
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Cost savings
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Scalability
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Reliability
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Vendor lock-in
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vendor lock-in is not a benefit of using a cloud-native service. It refers to the situation where a customer is dependent on a single cloud provider and cannot easily switch to another provider.
Which of the following is a best practice for cloud cost optimization?
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Use right-sized instances
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Use reserved instances
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Use spot instances
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
All of the above are best practices for cloud cost optimization.
What is the term for a cloud deployment model in which the customer uses a public cloud platform to host applications and services that are not mission-critical?
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Public Cloud
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Private Cloud
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Hybrid Cloud
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Multi-Cloud
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In a public cloud deployment model, the customer uses a public cloud platform to host applications and services that are not mission-critical.
Which of the following is NOT a type of cloud computing service model?
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Function as a Service (FaaS)
D
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Explanation
Function as a Service (FaaS) is not a type of cloud computing service model. It is a cloud-native service that allows developers to run code without having to manage servers or infrastructure.
Which of the following is a common integration pattern used in cloud computing?
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Point-to-point integration
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Hub-and-spoke integration
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Enterprise service bus (ESB) integration
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
Point-to-point integration, hub-and-spoke integration, and ESB integration are all common integration patterns used in cloud computing.
What is the primary goal of cloud interoperability?
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To enable seamless communication and data exchange between different cloud platforms and services
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To improve the performance of cloud applications
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To reduce the cost of cloud computing
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To enhance the security of cloud data
A
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Explanation
Cloud interoperability aims to ensure that different cloud platforms and services can communicate and exchange data seamlessly, regardless of their underlying technologies or vendors.