Cloud computing jeopardy

What is cloud computing?

100

What is cloud computing?

• A) A method of storing data on a personal computer
• B) Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet
• C) Using physical servers only
• D) None of the above

• B) Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet

200

Which of the following is an example of cloud computing?

• A) Sending an email
• B) Using a web-based email service like Gmail
• C) Storing files on a USB drive
• D) None of the above

• B) Using a web-based email service like Gmail

300

One major benefit of cloud computing is:

• A) Limited accessibility
• B) High upfront costs
• C) Scalability, allowing businesses to easily adjust resources
• D) Manual backups

• C) Scalability, allowing businesses to easily adjust resources

400

How can cloud computing help businesses?

• A) By increasing their IT costs
• B) By providing remote access to data and applications
• C) By requiring more physical storage
• D) None of the above

• B) By providing remote access to data and applications

500

What is a primary characteristic of cloud computing?

• A) It requires on-premises hardware only
• B) It allows for on-demand access to computing resources over the internet
• C) It is only used for personal data storage
• D) It does not support collaboration among users

B) It allows for on-demand access to computing

Types of cloud services

100

What does SaaS stand for?

• A) Software as a Service
• B) Storage as a Service
• C) Security as a Service
• D) System as a Service

• A) Software as a Service

200

What is a private cloud?

• A) A cloud infrastructure that is shared by multiple organizations and managed by a third party
• B) A cloud environment exclusively used by a single organization, either managed internally or by a third party
• C) A cloud service that is only accessible through a public internet connection
• D) A type of cloud that only stores data on physical servers

• B) A cloud environment exclusively used by a single organization, either managed internally or by a third party

300

What is a public cloud?

• A) A cloud service model where resources are shared among multiple organizations and accessed over the internet
• B) A cloud infrastructure exclusively for one organization, located on its premises
• C) A type of cloud that requires a dedicated physical server
• D) A private network that does not use internet connections

• A) A cloud service model where resources are shared among multiple organizations and accessed over the internet

400

What is a hybrid cloud?

• A) A cloud environment that combines both public and private cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them
• B) A type of cloud that only uses on-premises servers
• C) A cloud service that is only available to government organizations
• D) A cloud model that requires physical storage on-site

• A) A cloud environment that combines both public and private cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them

500

Which of the following describes a community cloud?

• A) A cloud service shared by multiple organizations with similar interests or requirements, often managed by a third party
• B) A cloud that is exclusively used by a single organization and managed internally
• C) A cloud infrastructure that is open to the public and accessible via the internet
• D) A cloud model that provides resources solely for personal use

A) A cloud service shared by multiple organizations with similar interests or

Famous cloud providers

100

Which company offers the cloud service known as AWS?

• A) Google
• B) Microsoft
• C) Amazon
• D) IBM

• C) Amazon

200

Which of the following is known for its office suite that includes online document editing?

• A) Amazon Web Services
• B) Google Cloud Platform
• C) IBM Cloud
• D) Oracle Cloud

• B) Google Cloud Platform

300

Which cloud provider is known for its Azure platform?

• A) Amazon
• B) Google
• C) Microsoft
• D) IBM

• C) Microsoft

400

Which of the following companies is known for its "cloud-first" strategy, promoting the use of its cloud services for enterprise solutions?

• A) Oracle
• B) Salesforce
• C) Dropbox
• D) Adobe

• A) Oracle

500

Which cloud provider is famous for its open-source cloud computing platform called OpenStack?

• A) IBM
• B) Rackspace
• C) Alibaba Cloud
• D) DigitalOcean

• B) Rackspace

Cloud security

100

What is a key benefit of cloud security?

• A) Data is stored only on physical servers
• B) Enhanced protection against data breaches and cyberattacks
• C) It makes data access more difficult
• D) It is managed entirely by the user

• B) Enhanced protection against data breaches and cyberattacks

200

Which of the following is a common cloud security practice?

• A) Using outdated software
• B) Regularly updating and patching systems
• C) Sharing passwords among all users
• D) Ignoring user access controls

• B) Regularly updating and patching systems

300

What does the term "encryption" refer to in cloud security?

• A) Compressing data to save storage space
• B) The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
• C) Backing up data on physical devices
• D) Deleting unnecessary files from the cloud

• B) The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access

400

Which of the following can help ensure data privacy in the cloud?

• A) Publicly sharing passwords
• B) Implementing strong access controls and user authentication
• C) Using the same password for all accounts
• D) Ignoring security policies

• B) Implementing strong access controls and user authentication

500

What is a common challenge of cloud security?

• A) Limited access to data
• B) Increased physical security for servers
• C) Managing user access and identity across multiple services
• D) All data is automatically secure

• C) Managing user access and identity across multiple services

Fun riddles

100

What question can you never answer yes to?

Are you asleep yet?

200

I shave every day, but my beard stays the same. What am I?

A barber

300

What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?

A piano

400

If you’ve got me, you want to share me; if you share me, you haven’t kept me. What am I?

A secret

500

What kind of coat is best put on wet?

A coat of paint