DL DL Cloud Computing and Storage 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a cloud storage service?
- Microsoft Word
- Google Drive (Correct answer)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Windows Explorer
Correct answer: Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service that allows users to store files online and access them from any internet-connected device.
Question 2: What does 'cloud computing' primarily refer to?
- Computing using solar-powered servers
- Using software installed on your local hard drive
- Delivering computing services over the internet (Correct answer)
- Computing only on mobile devices
Correct answer: Delivering computing services over the internet
Cloud computing refers to delivering computing services—including servers, storage, databases, and software—over the internet.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a benefit of cloud storage?
- Files can only be accessed from one device
- Files are accessible from any internet-connected device (Correct answer)
- Files are stored only on your computer's hard drive
- Files cannot be shared with others
Correct answer: Files are accessible from any internet-connected device
Cloud storage allows users to access their files from any device with an internet connection, making collaboration and portability much easier.
Question 4: What is OneDrive?
- A ride-sharing application
- A video streaming service
- Microsoft's cloud storage solution (Correct answer)
- A type of computer processor
Correct answer: Microsoft's cloud storage solution
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service that integrates with Windows and Microsoft 365 applications.
Question 5: Which of the following is a potential risk of using cloud storage?
- Files take up space on your local hard drive
- You can only store images
- Data breaches may expose your stored files (Correct answer)
- Files cannot be organized into folders
Correct answer: Data breaches may expose your stored files
Data breaches are a risk with cloud storage, as unauthorized parties could potentially access your stored files if the provider's security is compromised.
Question 6: What does it mean to 'sync' files to the cloud?
- Delete files from your device
- Automatically update cloud copies to match your local files (Correct answer)
- Print your files to a network printer
- Convert files to a different format
Correct answer: Automatically update cloud copies to match your local files
Syncing files to the cloud means your local files are automatically copied and updated in cloud storage so both versions remain identical.
Which of the following is an example of a cloud storage service?