What is cloud computing?
Types of cloud services
Famous cloud providers
Cloud security
Fun riddles
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
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
100

Which company offers the cloud service known as AWS?

  • A) Google
  • B) Microsoft
  • C) Amazon
  • D) IBM
  • C) Amazon
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
100

What question can you never answer yes to?

Are you asleep yet?

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
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
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
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  • A) Using outdated software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
200

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

A barber

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
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
300

Which cloud provider is known for its Azure platform?

  • A) Amazon
  • B) Google
  • C) Microsoft
  • D) IBM
  • C) Microsoft
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
300

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

A piano

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
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
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
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
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 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

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

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
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
500

What kind of coat is best put on wet?

A coat of paint