Cloud computing quiz
Cloud Computing Quiz
Distinguish cloud storage, hosted applications, infrastructure, synchronization, backup, and shared responsibility.
Related to Computer Fundamentals and Cloud computing.
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Questions
- 5
- Estimated time
- About 5–8 min
Lesson connection
Prepare for this practice
Learn what people mean by the cloud and distinguish hosted storage, software, and computing resources.
Review Cloud computing before starting →Ideas to recall
- Cloud services provide computing resources over a network.
- Storage, hosted applications, and infrastructure are different service types.
- Synchronization is not always the same as an independent backup.
- Security and availability are shared responsibilities between provider and customer.
Use these ideas to reason through each question; answer-specific explanations appear only after you check a response.
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Assessment Coverage & Question Outline
This assessment contains 5 multiple-choice challenge questions designed to evaluate core conceptual understanding and practical application of Cloud computing. Review the questions below to test your recall or use the interactive assessment above for real-time validation and detailed step-by-step explanations.
What makes a computing service a cloud service?
- A.Computing resources are provided over a network
- B.It works only on a desktop computer
- C.All data is stored on a USB drive
Which example is a hosted software service?
- A.Replacing a laptop battery
- B.Editing a document in a browser-based office application
- C.Connecting a printer with a cable
Why is synchronization not always an independent backup?
- A.Synchronized files can never be opened offline
- B.Synchronization always creates a printed copy
- C.A deletion or unwanted change may sync to every connected copy
Who is responsible for security in a cloud service?
- A.Both the provider and the customer have responsibilities
- B.Only the provider, regardless of account choices
- C.Only the customer, including data-centre security
Which is a common cloud-service trade-off?
- A.Files no longer need permissions
- B.Access may depend on network and provider availability
- C.Passwords become unnecessary
Want to check your answers? Use the interactive practice tool at the top of the page to submit your choices and view in-depth explanations for every option.
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