CompTIA Cloud Computing Fundamentals 1

Question 1

Which cloud service model provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as virtual machines and storage, without managing the underlying hardware?

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Answer

IaaS provides virtualized hardware resources (VMs, storage, networking) over the internet, letting users manage OS and applications while the provider handles physical infrastructure.

Question 2

A company wants to use a cloud deployment model that combines on-premises infrastructure with public cloud resources and allows data and applications to move between them. Which model best describes this?

Accepted Answer

Hybrid cloud

Answer

A hybrid cloud integrates on-premises (private) infrastructure with public cloud services, enabling workloads and data to move between environments.

Question 3

Which cloud characteristic allows resources to be provisioned and released automatically based on demand without human intervention?

Accepted Answer

Rapid elasticity

Answer

Rapid elasticity allows cloud resources to scale up or down automatically and quickly in response to demand, often appearing unlimited to the consumer.

Question 4

An organization hosts its own cloud infrastructure exclusively for its use, managed either internally or by a third party. What type of cloud deployment is this?

Accepted Answer

Private cloud

Answer

A private cloud is operated solely for a single organization, providing greater control, security, and customization compared to public cloud.

Question 5

Which cloud service model delivers applications over the internet on a subscription basis, where the provider manages all underlying infrastructure, platforms, and software?

Accepted Answer

SaaS

Answer

SaaS delivers complete applications over the internet; the provider manages everything from infrastructure to the application itself, and users simply access the software.

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CompTIA Cloud Computing Fundamentals 1