Cloud Computing & Services Flashcards

Which HubSpot integration architecture pattern uses cloud-based middleware to translate data between HubSpot and a legacy on-premises ERP system?

Answer: iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service)

iPaaS solutions like MuleSoft or Boomi act as cloud middleware, bridging modern SaaS platforms like HubSpot with legacy on-premises systems.

What is the purpose of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) in relation to HubSpot's hosted landing pages and website content?

Answer: To cache and serve static assets from servers geographically close to visitors

A CDN caches static assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript at edge nodes worldwide, reducing latency for visitors regardless of their location.

An admin wants to ensure HubSpot data is backed up to a separate cloud vendor to avoid vendor lock-in. What strategy does this represent?

Answer: Multi-cloud strategy

A multi-cloud strategy distributes workloads or backups across multiple cloud providers to reduce dependency on any single vendor.

Which security model assumes that no user or system inside or outside the network perimeter is automatically trusted and requires continuous verification?

Answer: Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust Architecture operates on 'never trust, always verify,' requiring authentication and authorization for every access request regardless of network location.

In cloud computing, what does 'serverless' mean in the context of running custom HubSpot integrations or automations?

Answer: Developers run code without managing server infrastructure, paying only for execution time

Serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda) lets developers deploy code that runs on demand without provisioning or managing servers, billed per execution.

What does RTO (Recovery Time Objective) measure in a cloud disaster recovery plan for a HubSpot-dependent business?

Answer: The maximum acceptable time to restore operations after an outage

RTO defines how quickly systems must be restored after a disaster to avoid unacceptable business impact.

Which cloud storage tier is most appropriate for HubSpot contact data exports that must be retained for 7 years for compliance but rarely accessed?

Answer: Cold/archive storage

Cold or archive storage (e.g., AWS Glacier) is designed for infrequently accessed data at very low cost, ideal for long-term compliance retention.