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CLOUD COMPUTING
Unit - 1
1. What is cloud computing?
a) A type of computing where services are delivered over the internet.
b) A type of physical server stored in a data center.
c) A method of software development.
d) A type of network topology.
Answer: a
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cloud computing?
a) On-demand self-service
b) Broad network access
c) Resource pooling
d) Fixed pricing
Answer: d
3. Who is considered the father of cloud computing?
a) Steve Jobs
b) Bill Gates
c) John McCarthy
d) Tim Berners-Lee
Answer: c
Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud computing for
collaboration?
a) Increased software complexity

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b) Higher hardware costs
c) Improved accessibility
d) Reduced network speed
Answer: c
How does cloud computing enhance collaboration?
a) By providing localized data storage
b) By allowing multiple users to work on the same documents
simultaneously
c) By requiring high upfront investment
d) By reducing internet dependency
Answer: b
Which of these platforms is known for its collaboration tools?
a) AWS
b) Google Workspace
c) IBM Cloud
d) Oracle Cloud
Answer: b
What is virtualization in cloud computing?
a) Running applications on a single physical server
b) Creating virtual versions of physical hardware
c) Storing data in physical storage devices
d) Enhancing security through encryption
Answer: b
Which component is essential for cloud computing to function?

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a) Personal computers
b) Dedicated hardware devices
c) Network connectivity
d) Physical data centers
Answer: c
What is the role of a hypervisor in cloud computing?
a) To manage physical servers
b) To facilitate the creation and management of virtual machines
c) To provide internet access
d) To ensure data encryption
Answer: b
Which of the following is a major advantage of cloud computing?
a) High initial setup cost
b) Limited accessibility
c) Scalability
d) Complex management
Answer: c
What is a common concern regarding cloud computing?
a) Data accessibility
b) Data security and privacy
c) Low initial cost
d) Easy scalability
Answer: b

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of cloud computing?
a) Reduced software updates
b) Limited data storage
c) Potential downtime
d) High hardware requirements
Answer: c
Which benefit of cloud computing helps in cost savings?
a) Pay-as-you-go pricing model
b) High upfront investment
c) Need for physical storage
d) Increased hardware costs
Answer: a
How does cloud computing improve disaster recovery?
a) By using local backups
b) By relying on physical storage
c) By ensuring data replication across multiple locations
d) By minimizing data redundancy
Answer: c

What benefit does cloud computing offer for software updates?
a) Manual updates by users
b) Automatic and regular updates
c) No updates needed

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d) Delayed updates
Answer: b
Which model involves delivering software applications over the
internet?
a) IaaS
b) PaaS
c) SaaS
d) CaaS
Answer: c
Which service model provides virtualized computing resources over the
internet?
a) SaaS
b) PaaS
c) IaaS
d) FaaS
Answer: c
What is the main focus of Platform as a Service (PaaS)?
a) Providing hardware resources
b) Delivering software applications
c) Offering a platform for application development
d) Managing network infrastructure
Answer: c
Which tool is commonly used for cloud service development?
a) Microsoft Office

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b) AWS CloudFormation
c) Adobe Photoshop
d) Cisco Packet Tracer
Answer: b
What is a key factor in developing cloud services?
a) High latency
b) Scalability
c) Limited resources
d) Complex software design
Answer: b
Which programming language is often used in cloud service
development?
a) HTML
b) Python
c) CSS
d) SQL
Answer: b
Which service provides scalable storage solutions?
a) Amazon S3
b) Google Docs
c) Microsoft Word
d) Adobe Illustrator
Answer: a
Which cloud service is known for its machine learning capabilities?

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a) Google Cloud ML Engine
b) Dropbox
c) AWS Lambda
d) IBM Cloud Functions
Answer: a
What is the purpose of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) in cloud
services?
a) Storing data
b) Enhancing website performance by distributing content globally
c) Providing computing power
d) Managing software applications
Answer: b
Which cloud deployment model is shared by multiple organizations?
a) Public cloud
b) Private cloud
c) Hybrid cloud
d) Community cloud
Answer: d
Which cloud model combines public and private clouds?
a) Hybrid cloud
b) Community cloud
c) Public cloud
d) Private cloud
Answer: a

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What does "serverless computing" imply?
a) Absence of servers
b) Dynamically allocating computing resources without the need to
manage servers
c) Static resource allocation
d) Managing physical servers manually
Answer: b
Which cloud provider offers the Azure platform?
a) Amazon
b) Google
c) Microsoft
d) IBM
Answer: c
Which of the following is a key feature of cloud-native applications?
a) Monolithic architecture
b) Microservices architecture
c) Physical server dependency
d) High latency
Answer: b
What is the primary purpose of using cloud computing for businesses?
a) Increasing hardware costs
b) Limiting accessibility
c) Enhancing flexibility and scalability
d) Reducing internet dependency

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o Answer: c


















Unit – II
1. What is the main benefit of using web-based email services for family
communication?
A. Increased email storage capacity
B. Access from any computer connected to the Internet

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C. Better email security
D. Ability to send larger attachments
Answer: B. Access from any computer connected to the Internet
2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a web-based email service in the
text?
A. Gmail
B. Yahoo! Mail
C. Apple Mail
D. Windows Live Hotmail
Answer: C. Apple Mail
3. Before cloud computing, what was a common method to access email?
A. Using a mobile app
B. Via a single computer using programs like Microsoft Outlook
C. Through web-based services
D. Using social media platforms
Answer: B. Via a single computer using programs like Microsoft Outlook
4. What issue does using web-based email resolve compared to precloud
computing methods?
A. High email storage costs
B. Lack of email synchronization across multiple devices
C. Slow email delivery times
D. Limited email customization options
Answer: B. Lack of email synchronization across multiple devices
5. Where can you access your web-based email?
A. Only at home
B. Only at work
C. From any location with Internet access
D. Only from your personal computer
Answer: C. From any location with Internet access
6. What is one of the main benefits of using a web-based calendar for family
scheduling?

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A. Increased security for personal events
B. The ability to access it from any location with Internet access
C. Automatic event reminders
D. Unlimited event storage
Answer: B. The ability to access it from any location with Internet access
7. How can family members add their events to the web-based calendar?
A. By sending an email to the calendar service
B. By logging in to the calendar site and adding events directly
C. By calling a customer service representative
D. By using a mobile app
Answer: B. By logging in to the calendar site and adding events directly
8. What is an advantage of web-based calendars over paper-based schedules?
A. Ability to print out monthly schedules
B. Accessible from anywhere with Internet access
C. More space for writing notes
D. Easier to customize
Answer: B. Accessible from anywhere with Internet access
9. What is the focus of the chapter mentioned in the text?
A. The history of cloud computing
B. Typical community uses of cloud computing
C. Advanced cloud computing techniques
D. Technical specifications of cloud services
Answer: B. Typical community uses of cloud computing
10. How does the text describe the traditional way of doing things compared to
web-based approaches?
A. More efficient
B. Hard to imagine going back to
C. Equally effective
D. Less expensive
Answer: B. Hard to imagine going back to
11. What types of tasks do community groups often need to manage?

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A. Fundraising, printing flyers, recruiting new members
B. Cooking, cleaning, gardening
C. Writing code, debugging software, running tests
D. Traveling, exploring, sightseeing
Answer: A. Fundraising, printing flyers, recruiting new members
12. What is the context of the paragraph regarding cloud computing?
A. Personal use
B. Business use
C. Community group use
D. Educational use
Answer: C. Community group use
13. What additional features might web-based project management
applications include?
A. Physical file storage
B. Group to-do lists, web-based file sharing, message boards, time and cost
tracking
C. Virtual reality integration
D. Automated decision-making
Answer: B. Group to-do lists, web-based file sharing, message boards, time
and cost tracking
14. What makes managing large projects easier according to the text?
A. Physical meetings
B. Web-based project management applications
C. Traditional paper-based tracking
D. Email communication
Answer: B. Web-based project management applications
15. Which activities do businesses use web-based tools for?
A. Hosting social media platforms
B. Managing projects, collaborating on documents, managing contacts and
schedules
C. Streaming entertainment content
D. Designing marketing materials

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Answer: B. Managing projects, collaborating on documents, managing contacts
and schedules
16. What is a key advantage of cloud computing for companies with limited
budgets?
A. Increased hiring of new employees
B. Enhanced physical office spaces
C. The ability to do more with limited budgets
D. Improved customer service
Answer: C. The ability to do more with limited budgets
17. What additional feature does Zoho Show offer for remote presentations?
A. Video conferencing
B. Integration with Zoho Chat for real-time text-based interaction
C. Automated slide transitions
D. Enhanced graphic design tools
Answer: B. Integration with Zoho Chat for real-time text-based interaction
18. How can you give a remote presentation at multiple locations
simultaneously?
A. Send the presentation file to all participants beforehand
B. Use web-based presentation programs, provide read-only access, and use a
conference call
C. Record the presentation and mail it
D. Hire a representative to present on your behalf
Answer: B. Use web-based presentation programs, provide read-only access,
and use a conference call
19. What is a key benefit of presenting from the cloud?
A. Higher resolution graphics
B. No need to load the presentation onto your notebook PC
C. Better sound quality
D. Easier to print handouts
Answer: B. No need to load the presentation onto your notebook PC
20. What is one potential downside of web conferences mentioned in the text?

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A. They are difficult to set up
B. They may be expensive overkill
C. They require advanced technical skills
D. They lack real-time interaction
Answer: B. They may be expensive overkill





















Unit -4
1) Which of the following is a primary concern when evaluating web mail
services?

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A) User interface design
B) Data encryption
C) Number of emoji’s available
D) Color scheme of the website
Answer: B) Data encryption
2) What does IMAP stand for in the context of email services?
A) Internet Message Access Protocol
B) Integrated Mail Application Platform
C) Instant Messaging and Posting
D) International Mail Addressing Protocol
Answer: A) Internet Message Access Protocol
3)Which feature is essential for secure email communication?
A) Shared calendar integration
B) Two-factor authentication
C) Auto-reply functionality
D) Customizable email signature
Answer: B) Two-factor authentication
4) What is a key benefit of using a web mail service with built-in spam
filtering?
A) Increased storage capacity
B) Faster email delivery
C) Reduction in unwanted emails
D) Better email attachment handling
Answer: C) Reduction in unwanted emails

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5) Which factor is crucial for assessing the reliability of a web mail service?
A) Availability of animated backgrounds
B) Frequency of software updates
C) Number of built-in games
D) Font choices for composing emails
Answer: B) Frequency of software updates
6) What is a primary consideration when evaluating the security of an instant
messaging service?
A) Number of emojis available
B) End-to-end encryption
C) User interface customization
D) Integration with social media platforms
Answer: B) End-to-end encryption
7) Which feature is important for assessing the usability of an instant
messaging app?
A) Availability of voice calls
B) Frequency of software updates
C) Selection of animated stickers
D) Variety of chat themes
Answer: A) Availability of voice calls
7) What is a potential concern regarding privacy in instant messaging apps?
A) User profile customization
B) Presence of group chat options
C) Data collection policies

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D) Integration with cloud storage
Answer: C) Data collection policies
8) Which factor contributes to the reliability of an instant messaging service?
A) Number of active users
B) Availability of read receipts
C) Cross-platform compatibility
D) Frequency of emoji updates
Answer: C) Cross-platform compatibility
9) What is a key advantage of using instant messaging apps with end-to-end
encryption?
A) Faster message delivery
B) Increased storage capacity
C) Enhanced message security
D) Integration with email services
Answer: C) Enhanced message security
10)What is a primary consideration when evaluating the security of an instant
messaging service?
A) Number of emojis available
B) End-to-end encryption
C) User interface customization
D) Integration with social media platforms
Answer: B) End-to-end encryption
11) Which feature is important for assessing the usability of an instant
messaging app?
A) Availability of voice calls

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B) Frequency of software updates
C) Selection of animated stickers
D) Variety of chat themes
Answer: A) Availability of voice calls
12) Which factor contributes to the reliability of an instant messaging service?
A) Number of active users
B) Availability of read receipts
C) Cross-platform compatibility
D) Frequency of emoji updates
Answer: C) Cross-platform compatibility
13) What is a key advantage of using instant messaging apps with end-to-end
encryption?
A) Faster message delivery
B) Increased storage capacity
C) Enhanced message security
D) Integration with email services
Answer: C) Enhanced message security
14)Which aspect is crucial for ensuring compatibility of a web conference tool
across different devices?
A) Availability of in-meeting live captions
B) Integration with project management tools
C) Responsive design of meeting interfaces
D) Selection of meeting room backgrounds
Answer: C) Responsive design of meeting interfaces

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15) When forming a social work group, what is a primary consideration for
selecting members?
A) Similar professional backgrounds
B) Similar political affiliations
C) Similar age groups
D) Similar income levels
Answer: A) Similar professional backgrounds
16) How can evaluation methods contribute to the effectiveness of a social
work group?
A) By excluding member feedback
B) By setting unrealistic goals
C) By measuring progress towards objectives
D) By limiting transparency in decision-making
Answer: C) By measuring progress towards objectives
17) What is a potential challenge when managing conflict within a social work
group?
A) Ignoring differing viewpoints
B) Fostering a culture of mutual respect
C) Addressing power imbalances
D) Limiting diversity of perspectives
Answer: C) Addressing power imbalances
18) What role does leadership play in fostering inclusivity within a social work
group?
A) Dictating all group decisions
B) Encouraging open dialogue and participation

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C) Avoiding conflict resolution
D) Limiting access to group resources
Answer: B) Encouraging open dialogue and participation
19) What is a key benefit of creating a diverse group in social work initiatives?
A) Enhanced group cohesion
B) Easier decision-making processes
C) Reduced need for conflict resolution
D) Faster project completion
Answer: A) Enhanced group cohesion
20) What is a distinguishing feature of collaboration via wikis compared to
blogs?
A) Real-time commenting
B) Individual authorship
C) Version control
D) Social media integration
Answer: C) Version control







UNIT - V (STORING & SHARING)

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1)What is one of the primary uses of cloud computing?
A) Web hosting
B) Email services
C) Video streaming
D) Data storage
Answer: D) Data storage
2)What are the financial advantages of cloud storage?
A) It is more expensive than dedicated physical resources
B) It requires no internet connection
C) It is typically cheaper than dedicated physical resources
D) It eliminates the need for data backup
Answer: C) It is typically cheaper than dedicated physical resources
3)According to cloud computing the meaning of the term "virtual server"
imply ?
A) A physical server with a specific name
B) A pseudonym for virtual space in the cloud
C) A server located in the user's home
D) A fixed physical server
Answer: B) A pseudonym for virtual space in the cloud
4)Why is data stored in the cloud considered secure?
A) It is stored on the user's local machine
B) It is duplicated across multiple physical machines
C) It is encrypted with the user's personal key
D) It is stored in a fixed location

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Answer: B) It is duplicated across multiple physical machines


5)How much free storage does Windows Live SkyDrive offer?
A) 1GB
B) 2GB
C) 5GB
D) 10GB
Answer: C) 5GB
6)What kind of service is Mosso?
A) A cloud storage service for personal use
B) A business-ready cloud hosting platform
C) A social media integration tool
D) A consumer media sharing platform
Answer: B) A business-ready cloud hosting platform
7)Which of the following is provide user friendly online file storage
service?

A)myDataBus

B)ElephantDrive

C)Egnyte

D)Nirvanix

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Answer:B)ElephantDrive
8)Which bookmarking site is known for its unusual name that is also its
web address?
A) Clipmarks
B) BlinkList
C) del.icio.us
D) Feedmarker
Answer: C) del.icio.us
9)What is BlinkList primarily used for?
A) Cloud storage
B) Bookmarking websites
C) Clipping text and images
D) Social media integration
Answer: B) Bookmarking websites
10) What is unique about Feedmarker compared to other bookmarking
sites?
A) It offers unlimited storage
B) It functions as a newsreader for RSS and Atom feeds
C) It integrates with Microsoft Office
D) It provides collaborative annotation
Answer: B) It functions as a newsreader for RSS and Atom feeds
11)Which site is described as a social bookmarking site?
A) BlinkList
B) Clipmarks

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C) del.icio.us
D) Feedmarker
Answer: C) del.icio.us
12)What is the maximum image size that Snipshot allows you to edit?
A) 2MB in size, or 3000 x 3000 pixels
B) 5MB in size, or 4000 x 4000 pixels
C) 10MB in size, or 5000 x 5000 pixels
D) 15MB in size, or 6000 x 6000 pixels
Answer: C) 10MB in size, or 5000 x 5000 pixels
13)Which web-based photo editor is tightly integrated with Flickr?
A) Photoshop Express
B) FotoFlexer
C) Preloadr
D) Phixr
Answer: C) Preloadr
14)How do you apply an effect in Pixenate?
A) Dragging and dropping an effect onto the photo
B) Clicking the button to the left of the picture
C) Typing in a command
D) Using a slider to adjust the effect
Answer: B) Clicking the button to the left of the picture
15)What is a web-based desktop, or webtop, essentially?
A) A physical desktop delivered over the internet

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B) A software application for editing videos
C) A virtual computer desktop displayed inside your web browser
D) An online gaming platform
Answer: C) A virtual computer desktop displayed inside your web browser
16)What is a notable feature of the StartForce web-based desktop?
A) It has an Apple-like interface.
B) It provides bulk file uploading.
C) It integrates with Google Docs.
D) It includes a large number of video editing tools.
Answer: B) It provides bulk file uploading.
17)Which web-based desktop offers applications that are all compatible
with Microsoft Office file formats?
A) g.ho.st
B) Glide
C) Nivio
D) eyeOS
Answer: D) eyeOS
18)What additional feature does PictureTrail offer alongside photo
sharing?
A) Fancy online slideshows and a photo editor with “bling” graphics
B) Integration with online shopping
C) Unlimited storage for free accounts
D) Professional photo editing tools
Answer: A) Fancy online slideshows and a photo editor with “bling” graphics

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19)How does SmugMug ensure secure photo storage for its users?
A) By using a single backup server
B) By keeping three copies of photos on servers in four different states
C) By providing offline backup options
D) By using cloud storage from multiple providers
Answer: B) By keeping three copies of photos on servers in four different states
20)What is the cost of using Pixagogo, and what does it offer?
A) $3/month, 1,000 photos
B) $5/month, unlimited photos
C) $10/month, 10,000 photos
D) Free, 500MB storage
Answer: B) $5/month, unlimited photos