IC3 Cloud Computing and Mobile Technologies

Question 1

What is cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

Storing files on remote servers accessed over the internet

Answer

Cloud storage keeps your files on servers maintained by a provider, such as OneDrive, Google Drive or iCloud. You can reach them from any internet-connected device.

Question 2

Which is a key advantage of saving documents in the cloud rather than only on a local hard drive?

Accepted Answer

They can be accessed and shared from multiple devices

Answer

Cloud storage lets you reach files from different devices and share them with others, and it often provides backup and version history.

Question 3

What does 'syncing' mean for a mobile device?

Accepted Answer

Keeping data consistent across multiple devices or accounts

Answer

Synchronization updates files, contacts, calendars and settings so that the same current version appears on every linked device.

Question 4

Where should you normally download apps for a smartphone to reduce the risk of malware?

Accepted Answer

The device's official app store

Answer

Official stores such as Google Play and the Apple App Store review apps for security. Apps from unknown sources are far more likely to contain malware.

Question 5

Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Applications delivered and used through the internet, usually by subscription

Answer

SaaS apps such as Microsoft 365 web apps or Google Workspace run on the provider's servers and are accessed through a browser or app, usually with a subscription.

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IC3 Cloud Computing and Mobile Technologies