Cloud Computing and Data Storage MCQs

1. What is cloud computing?
(A) Using floppy disks for data storage
(B) Delivering computing services over the internet
(C) Sending emails through LAN
(D) Installing software on local computers only

2. Which of the following is a major cloud service provider?
(A) Oracle
(B) Microsoft Azure
(C) Mozilla Firefox
(D) Ubuntu

3. What does SaaS stand for in cloud computing?
(A) Software as a Solution
(B) Storage and Access Services
(C) Software as a Service
(D) System as a Software

4. Which cloud model provides virtualized hardware resources over the internet?
(A) SaaS
(B) PaaS
(C) IaaS
(D) VPN

5. What is the main advantage of cloud storage?
(A) Manual backups
(B) Physical portability
(C) Access from any location with internet
(D) Requires high local memory

6. Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
(A) Hard disk
(B) USB drive
(C) Google Drive
(D) DVD

7. What is the purpose of data redundancy in cloud storage?
(A) To slow down access
(B) To store data only once
(C) To increase storage cost
(D) To protect against data loss by keeping multiple copies

8. Which term refers to increasing or decreasing resources based on demand in cloud computing?
(A) Portability
(B) Optimization
(C) Scalability
(D) Virtualization

9. What is the function of PaaS in cloud computing?
(A) Provides software over the internet
(B) Offers complete development platforms
(C) Provides networking hardware
(D) Only stores data

10. Which type of cloud is shared by multiple organizations with similar needs?
(A) Public Cloud
(B) Private Cloud
(C) Community Cloud
(D) Hybrid Cloud