Question 1

A VPC allows organizations to gain the advantages of cloud storage for the portion of data that need not be physically controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What is a VPN and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

VPN stands for a virtual private network:A VPN uses the Internet to create the appearance of private,secure connections:Once a remote computer,the VPN client,connects to the Internet,the VPN software establishes a secure connection with the VPN server:This connection,called a tunnel,is a virtual,private pathway over a public or shared network from the VPN client to the VPN server.

Question 3

A system uses cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for traffic violations: This system is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  videotelephony 
B)  telesurgery 
C)  telelaw enforcement 
D)  GPS augmentation 
A)  videotelephony 
B)  telesurgery 
C)  telelaw enforcement 
D)  GPS augmentation C

Question 4

A tunnel is a virtual,private pathway over a public or shared network from the VPN (virtual private network)client to the VPN server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is the term "elastic" used to describe the cloud?

Accepted Answer

The term elastic means that the computin

Question 6

A routing server determines which CDN server should respond to a request in real-time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a reason why an internal information system (private internet)that uses Web services is not considered a cloud?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of servers is fixed in a private internet and is not made elastic. 
B)  Idle servers in a private internet are dynamically re-allocated. 
C)  It is generally not accessible outside the organization. 
D)  An organization maintains a private internet using its own resources. 
A)  The number of servers is fixed in a private internet and is not made elastic. 
B)  Idle servers in a private internet are dynamically re-allocated. 
C)  It is generally not accessible outside the organization. 
D)  An organization maintains a private internet using its own resources.

Question 8

An organization's internal IS that does not provide elasticity is still considered a cloud-based technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An internal information system built using Web services ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is called a virtual private network 
B)  is a cloud-based technology if it offers elasticity 
C)  is a subset of a virtual private cloud 
D)  is an example of platform as a service (PaaS) 
A)  is called a virtual private network 
B)  is a cloud-based technology if it offers elasticity 
C)  is a subset of a virtual private cloud 
D)  is an example of platform as a service (PaaS)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A VPC does not make use of a VPN (virtual private network). 
B)  An organization generally stores its most sensitive data on a VPC. 
C)  A VPC can be accessed only from within an organization. 
D)  A VPC can be built on public cloud infrastructure. 
A)  A VPC does not make use of a VPN (virtual private network). 
B)  An organization generally stores its most sensitive data on a VPC. 
C)  A VPC can be accessed only from within an organization. 
D)  A VPC can be built on public cloud infrastructure.

Question 11

An organization that hires cloud services ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can accommodate increase in traffic from only one city 
B)  is continually provided with the maximum possible bandwidth 
C)  can limit the response time of its web pages 
D)  hires a fixed number of servers 
A)  can accommodate increase in traffic from only one city 
B)  is continually provided with the maximum possible bandwidth 
C)  can limit the response time of its web pages 
D)  hires a fixed number of servers

Question 12

A user may receive various pieces of a web page from different servers on a content delivery network (CDN).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A content delivery network (CDN)provides a specialized type of PaaS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a content delivery network? What are its advantages?

Accepted Answer

A content delivery network (CDN)is a sys

Question 15

If software licensed from others is to be installed on the cloud,licenses for replication of software must be purchased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of using a private cloud over a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike a VPC, the infrastructure required for a private cloud can be built and operated easily. 
B)  A VPC gains significantly by using an elastic load balancer, whereas a private cloud does not use an elastic load balancer. 
C)  A VPC cannot be accessed from outside the organization, but a private cloud can be accessed from outside the organization. 
D)  Unlike a VPC, a private cloud does not require permission from regulating bodies to host sensitive data. 
A)  Unlike a VPC, the infrastructure required for a private cloud can be built and operated easily. 
B)  A VPC gains significantly by using an elastic load balancer, whereas a private cloud does not use an elastic load balancer. 
C)  A VPC cannot be accessed from outside the organization, but a private cloud can be accessed from outside the organization. 
D)  Unlike a VPC, a private cloud does not require permission from regulating bodies to host sensitive data.

Question 17

Cloud-based hosting does not make sense for some organizations: Explain.

Accepted Answer

The only organizations for which cloud h

Question 18

What is a virtual private cloud? How does it differ from a private cloud?

Accepted Answer

A virtual private cloud (VPC)is a subset

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about cloud services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud service vendors tend to avoid virtualization. 
B)  In-house hosting is generally preferable to cloud hosting. 
C)  Cloud services always allow customers to maintain physical control over its data. 
D)  Financial institutions are not likely to hire cloud services from a vendor. 
A)  Cloud service vendors tend to avoid virtualization. 
B)  In-house hosting is generally preferable to cloud hosting. 
C)  Cloud services always allow customers to maintain physical control over its data. 
D)  Financial institutions are not likely to hire cloud services from a vendor.

Question 20

Content delivery networks (CDNs)increase Web sites' load time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: The Cloud

A VPC allows organizations to gain the advantages of cloud storage for the portion of data that need not be physically controlled.

What is a VPN and how does it work?

A system uses cameras and motion-sensing equipment to issue tickets for traffic violations: This system is an example of ________.

A tunnel is a virtual,private pathway over a public or shared network from the VPN (virtual private network)client to the VPN server.

Why is the term "elastic" used to describe the cloud?

A routing server determines which CDN server should respond to a request in real-time.

Which of the following is a reason why an internal information system (private internet)that uses Web services is not considered a cloud?

An organization's internal IS that does not provide elasticity is still considered a cloud-based technology.

An internal information system built using Web services ________.

Which of the following statements is true of a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

An organization that hires cloud services ________.

A user may receive various pieces of a web page from different servers on a content delivery network (CDN).

A content delivery network (CDN)provides a specialized type of PaaS.

What is a content delivery network? What are its advantages?

If software licensed from others is to be installed on the cloud,licenses for replication of software must be purchased.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a private cloud over a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

Cloud-based hosting does not make sense for some organizations: Explain.

What is a virtual private cloud? How does it differ from a private cloud?

Which of the following statements is true about cloud services?

Content delivery networks (CDNs)increase Web sites' load time.

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