Cloud Computing Fundamentals Flashcards

Which cloud deployment model gives an organization the MOST control over the underlying infrastructure?

Answer: Private cloud

A private cloud is dedicated to a single organization, giving it full control over hardware, configuration, and security policies.

What does 'elasticity' mean in the context of AWS cloud computing?

Answer: The ability to automatically scale resources up or down based on demand

Elasticity refers to the automatic scaling of compute resources in response to changing workload demands, both up and down.

Which AWS support plan provides access to a Technical Account Manager (TAM)?

Answer: Enterprise

The Enterprise support plan includes a dedicated Technical Account Manager who provides proactive guidance and coordination.

In cloud computing, what is meant by 'high availability'?

Answer: A system designed to minimize downtime and remain operational despite failures

High availability describes architectures designed to reduce downtime by eliminating single points of failure and enabling rapid recovery.

Which of the following best describes the AWS 'Pay-as-you-go' pricing model?

Answer: Pay only for the resources you consume with no upfront commitment

AWS's pay-as-you-go model means customers are billed only for the resources and services they actually use, with no required upfront investment.

What is an AWS Region?

Answer: A geographic area containing multiple, isolated Availability Zones

An AWS Region is a physical location in the world that contains two or more Availability Zones, providing geographic distribution of resources.

Which cloud computing characteristic allows resources to be provisioned without requiring human interaction with each service provider?

Answer: On-demand self-service

On-demand self-service is the NIST characteristic that lets users provision resources automatically via a portal or API without needing to call or email the provider.