Cloud Basics
Cloud computing delivers services over what?
The internet
What does SaaS stand for?
Software as a Service
Name one cloud deployment model.
Public, Private, Hybrid
Who is responsible for physical security in the cloud?
Cloud provider
What does CapEx stand for?
Capital Expenditure
Name one example of a cloud service.
Virtual machines, storage, databases, networking, IoT, AI
Give one example of SaaS.
Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook
Which model combines public and private clouds?
Hybrid
Who manages user accounts and identities?
Consumer
What does OpEx stand for?
Operational Expenditure
What does “scalability” mean in cloud computing?
Ability to increase or decrease resources quickly
Which model gives you the most control: IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS?
IaaS
Which model is best for strict compliance requirements?
Private cloud
True or False: The cloud provider manages your data.
False
Which model uses pay-as-you-go pricing?
Cloud computing
True or False: Cloud computing requires you to own physical servers.
False
What does PaaS allow you to do?
Build and deploy apps without managing servers
Which model is most cost-effective for startups?
Public cloud
Which service model places most responsibility on the consumer?
IaaS
Give one benefit of the consumption-based model.
No upfront cost, scalability, pay only for what you use
Name two benefits of cloud computing.
Cost efficiency, flexibility, accessibility, scalability
Name all three service models.
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
What is a multi-cloud environment?
Using multiple public cloud providers
Name two things the consumer is always responsible for.
Data, devices, identities, access control
Compare CapEx and OpEx in one sentence.
CapEx = upfront cost for hardware; OpEx = ongoing cost for services