online staff development - cloud computing quiz

Cloud Computing – Staff Assessment

Question 1 Marks: 10

Cloud computing may be described as a means to access information that has been saved or stored to a remote server.

Answer:

True False

Question 2 Marks: 10

________________________ as-a-service refers to data space, servers, and other network equipment outsources as services that are charged much like utilities.

Answer:

Question 3 Marks: 10

Hotmail is a type of cloud computing service.

Answer:

True False

Question 4 Marks: 10

It is not necessary to backup data you have stored "in the cloud."

Answer:

True False

Question 5 Marks: 10

To avoid risks associated with cloud storage, it is important that you

Choose one answer.

a. lease storage space from a reputable company

b. protect your data with passwords

c. install anti-spyware utilities on your computer

d. all of the above

Question 6 Marks: 10

All of the following are advantages of cloud computing except

Choose one answer.

a. flexibility

b. portability

c. blocks spam

d. saves time and resources