Week 1
Which cloud service model provides virtualized computing resources, such as servers and storage, that users can rent on-demand?
IaaS
Which cloud service model provides fully developed applications over the internet, eliminating the need for users to install or manage software?
SaaS
What protocol allows remote access to Windows-based systems over a network?
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
What system translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses?
Domain Name System (DNS)
What cloud storage feature allows users to scale storage up or down as needed?
Capacity on Demand
Which cloud service model provides a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy applications without managing underlying infrastructure?
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
What networking component distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers to improve performance and reliability?
Load Balancer
What protocol is used for securely accessing remote servers and managing them over an encrypted connection?
Secure Shell (SSH)
What security tool monitors and filters network traffic based on security rules?
Firewall
What factors determine cloud storage performance and efficiency?
Latency, Availability, and Durability
Which technology establishes a secure, encrypted connection over the internet to protect data transmission?
DNS (Domain Name System)
Which type of cloud storage organizes data into discrete units and is commonly used for scalability and durability?
Object Storage
What secure communication protocol encrypts data between a web browser and a website?
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
What are key features of cloud storage that enhance data management?
Scalability, Encryption, and Redundancy
What factor measures the speed and responsiveness of cloud storage?
Performance
What security system monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect against cyber threats?
Firewall
What AWS service provides a dedicated network connection between an organization’s data center and AWS cloud?
Direct Connect
What networking approach uses software to centrally control network traffic and resources?
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
What storage feature reduces the size of files to save space and speed up transfers?
Compression
What are the two types of storage based on access frequency?
Hot Storage (frequently accessed) and Cold Storage (rarely accessed)
What technology creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, allowing remote access to private networks?
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
What are the three main access types in cloud computing?
Public, Private, and Hybrid Access
What technique distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers to ensure availability and performance?
Load Balancing
What process removes duplicate copies of data to optimize storage use?
Deduplication
What are the three main types of cloud storage?
Object Storage, File Storage, Block Storage