Practice Defining 'A Cloud': Essential Characteristics (NIST Definition) - 1.3 | Module 1: Introduction to Clouds, Virtualization and Virtual Machine | Distributed and Cloud Systems Micro Specialization
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1.3 - Defining 'A Cloud': Essential Characteristics (NIST Definition)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define On-demand Self-service in cloud computing.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how you can access services directly without asking for help.

Question 2

Easy

What does Broad Network Access mean?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the different devices you might use to connect to cloud services.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the first essential characteristic of cloud computing?

  • Resource Pooling
  • On-demand Self-service
  • Measured Service

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Remember the concept of direct control over resources.

Question 2

True or False: Broad Network Access means cloud services can only be accessed from desktops.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about accessing the cloud from mobile phones or tablets.

Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate a scenario where a business experiences fluctuating demand for its web services. How would Rapid Elasticity help it operate efficiently?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the impact of resource allocation based on traffic patterns.

Question 2

Create a proposal for a startup using cloud computing. How would you implement the five essential characteristics to ensure success?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how each characteristic can support the startupโ€™s business model.

Challenge and get performance evaluation