CAIC Cloud Infrastructure 2

Question 1

Which cloud deployment model gives an organization the most control over its AI infrastructure while still leveraging cloud scalability?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud

Answer

Private cloud gives organizations full control over hardware, networking, and security while still using cloud-style orchestration and scalability.

Question 2

An AI workload requires low-latency access to a large dataset stored in object storage. Which architectural pattern best addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Cache the dataset in a distributed in-memory store close to compute nodes

Answer

Placing a distributed in-memory cache (e.g., Redis or Memcached) adjacent to compute nodes minimizes latency for frequent dataset access.

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of using spot (preemptible) instances for AI training jobs?

Accepted Answer

Significantly lower cost compared to on-demand instances

Answer

Spot instances can cost 60–90% less than on-demand instances, making them attractive for fault-tolerant, checkpoint-enabled training jobs.

Question 4

A team is deploying an AI inference service that must handle unpredictable traffic spikes. Which cloud feature is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Auto-scaling groups with load balancers

Answer

Auto-scaling groups dynamically add or remove instances based on demand, ensuring availability during spikes while controlling costs during low traffic.

Question 5

Which storage class is most cost-effective for storing AI training data that is accessed once per month for retraining?

Accepted Answer

Infrequent access (warm) storage

Answer

Infrequent access storage tiers (e.g., AWS S3-IA, Azure Cool Blob) balance retrieval speed with lower storage costs for data accessed monthly.

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CAIC Cloud Infrastructure 2