Question

name: __________ date: __________

section 1: vocabulary match

instructions: match each cloud computing term with its correct definition.

term definition letter

a. cloud storage ____ a. software and services accessed via the internet

b. scalability ____ b. ability to increase or decrease resources as needed

c. remote access ____ c. accessing files and applications from anywhere

d. cloud computing ____ d. saving data on internet-based servers

section 2: multiple choice

instructions: circle the correct answer.

1. which of the following is a benefit of cloud computing?

a. requires physical servers at home
b. remote access to data
c. limited scalability
d. data stored only on local devices

1. what is an example of a cloud storage service?

a. microsoft word
b. google drive
c. adobe photoshop
d. windows media player

Explanation:

Section 1: Vocabulary Match

• A. Cloud Storage: Matches with D (Saving data on internet - based servers) because cloud storage is about storing data on servers accessible via the internet.
• B. Scalability: Matches with B (Ability to increase or decrease resources as needed) as scalability in cloud computing refers to adjusting resources.
• C. Remote Access: Matches with C (Accessing files and applications from anywhere) since remote access allows access from different locations.
• D. Cloud Computing: Matches with A (Software and services accessed via the internet) as cloud computing provides software and services over the internet.

Section 2: Multiple Choice

1. Question 1:

• Option A: Cloud computing does not require physical servers at home, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Remote access to data is a key benefit of cloud computing, as users can access their data from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Option C: Cloud computing offers high scalability, not limited scalability, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: In cloud computing, data is stored on cloud servers, not only on local devices, so D is incorrect.
• Answer: B. Remote access to data

1. Question 2:

• Option A: Microsoft Word is a word - processing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Option B: Google Drive is a well - known cloud storage service where users can store files.
• Option C: Adobe Photoshop is an image - editing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Option D: Windows Media Player is a media - playing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Answer: B. Google Drive

Section 1 Answers (Vocabulary Match)

• A. Cloud Storage: D
• B. Scalability: B
• C. Remote Access: C
• D. Cloud Computing: A

Section 2 Answers (Multiple Choice)

1. B. Remote access to data
2. B. Google Drive

Answer:

Section 1: Vocabulary Match

• A. Cloud Storage: Matches with D (Saving data on internet - based servers) because cloud storage is about storing data on servers accessible via the internet.
• B. Scalability: Matches with B (Ability to increase or decrease resources as needed) as scalability in cloud computing refers to adjusting resources.
• C. Remote Access: Matches with C (Accessing files and applications from anywhere) since remote access allows access from different locations.
• D. Cloud Computing: Matches with A (Software and services accessed via the internet) as cloud computing provides software and services over the internet.

Section 2: Multiple Choice

1. Question 1:

• Option A: Cloud computing does not require physical servers at home, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Remote access to data is a key benefit of cloud computing, as users can access their data from anywhere with an internet connection.
• Option C: Cloud computing offers high scalability, not limited scalability, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: In cloud computing, data is stored on cloud servers, not only on local devices, so D is incorrect.
• Answer: B. Remote access to data

1. Question 2:

• Option A: Microsoft Word is a word - processing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Option B: Google Drive is a well - known cloud storage service where users can store files.
• Option C: Adobe Photoshop is an image - editing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Option D: Windows Media Player is a media - playing software, not a cloud storage service.
• Answer: B. Google Drive

Section 1 Answers (Vocabulary Match)

• A. Cloud Storage: D
• B. Scalability: B
• C. Remote Access: C
• D. Cloud Computing: A

Section 2 Answers (Multiple Choice)

1. B. Remote access to data
2. B. Google Drive