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Practice Test: Cloud Computing

A 100-mark paper covering "Cloud Computing: What “The Cloud” Actually Is" — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, column matching, and short answer, all auto-graded instantly.

EDUSAMBAM Editorial Team · 45 questions · 100 marks · Instant self-assessment

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Section	Questions	Marks Each	Total
A — Multiple Choice	15	2	30
B — True / False	10	2	20
C — Fill in the Blank	10	2	20
D — Column Matching	5 pairs	2	10
E — Short Answer	5	4	20
Total	45	—	100

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Section A — Multiple Choice

30 marks

15 questions · 2 marks each.

1."The cloud" refers to:Basic2 pts

A. Storing and accessing data and services over the internet instead of only on a local device

B. Actual clouds in the sky

C. A type of computer virus

D. A physical object you can hold

2.Which of these is an example of a cloud storage service?Basic2 pts

A. Google Drive

B. A USB flash drive

C. A physical filing cabinet

D. A printed document

3.One major benefit of cloud computing is:Basic2 pts

A. Being able to access your files from multiple devices with an internet connection

B. Losing access to your files forever

C. Needing no internet connection at all

D. Only working on one specific device

4.Cloud data is typically stored in:Basic2 pts

A. Large facilities called data centers

B. A single personal computer only

C. A physical cloud in the sky

D. Nowhere; it isn't stored at all

5.Compared to local storage, cloud storage generally allows for:Basic2 pts

A. Easier backup and access from anywhere with internet

B. No backup capability at all

C. Access only from one single device

D. Slower access with no internet needed

6.Which of these is a common example of using cloud computing in daily life?Basic2 pts

A. Streaming a movie from an online service

B. Writing on paper with a pen

C. Using a landline telephone

D. Reading a printed newspaper

7.Cloud computing can help businesses by:Basic2 pts

A. Allowing them to scale computing resources up or down as needed

B. Preventing them from ever growing

C. Removing the need for any data storage

D. Making all data permanently inaccessible

8.A risk associated with cloud computing includes:Basic2 pts

A. Needing an internet connection to access your data

B. Being completely immune to all problems

C. Having zero dependency on the internet

D. Automatically deleting all your files

9.Backing up files to the cloud means:Basic2 pts

A. Saving a copy of your data on remote servers accessed via the internet

B. Deleting your files permanently

C. Printing all your files on paper

D. Storing files only on a broken device

10.Software as a Service (SaaS) is an example of:Basic2 pts

A. A cloud computing model where software is accessed online rather than installed locally

B. A type of computer hardware

C. A physical storage device

D. A type of internet cable

11.Which of these best describes the appeal of cloud computing for everyday users?Basic2 pts

A. Convenient access to files and services without needing powerful local hardware

B. Requiring a supercomputer at home to use it

C. Working only when completely offline

D. Being usable only by large corporations

12.Data centers used for cloud computing are typically:Basic2 pts

A. Large facilities with many servers that store and process data

B. Small personal devices

C. Non-electronic storage rooms

D. Located only inside individual phones

13.One reason companies might choose cloud computing over local servers is:Basic2 pts

A. Reduced need to maintain their own physical hardware

B. Guaranteed higher costs with no benefits

C. Complete elimination of internet use

D. Mandatory paper-based record keeping

14.Cloud computing allows multiple users to often:Basic2 pts

A. Collaborate on the same documents or files remotely

B. Never share files with anyone

C. Only work using floppy disks

D. Avoid the internet entirely

15.Which statement about cloud computing is most accurate?Basic2 pts

A. It allows data and applications to be accessed remotely over the internet

B. It requires no internet connection whatsoever

C. It only exists in science fiction

D. It cannot store any type of file

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.The cloud refers to storing and accessing data over the internet.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.Google Drive is an example of a cloud storage service.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.Cloud computing allows access to files from multiple devices with an internet connection.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.Cloud data is typically stored inside a physical cloud in the sky.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Cloud storage generally makes backup and remote access easier compared to local-only storage.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Streaming a movie from an online service is an example of using cloud computing.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.Cloud computing can help businesses scale their computing resources up or down as needed.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.Accessing cloud-stored data generally requires an internet connection.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.Software as a Service (SaaS) means software is only ever installed locally, never accessed online.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.Data centers are large facilities with many servers that store and process data.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each. Type the missing word or term.

26.Storing and accessing data over the internet instead of only on a local device is called ______ computing.Intermediate2 pts

27.Google Drive is an example of a cloud ______ service.Intermediate2 pts

28.Cloud data is typically stored in large facilities called data ______.Intermediate2 pts

29.One major benefit of cloud computing is being able to access files from ______ devices.Intermediate2 pts

30.Saving a copy of your data on remote servers is called ______ up to the cloud.Intermediate2 pts

31.A cloud computing model where software is accessed online rather than installed locally is called Software as a ______.Advanced2 pts

32.Accessing cloud data generally requires an active internet ______.Advanced2 pts

33.Cloud computing allows businesses to ______ their computing resources up or down as needed.Advanced2 pts

34.Cloud computing often allows multiple users to ______ on the same documents remotely.Advanced2 pts

35.A risk of relying on cloud computing is needing an internet connection to access your ______.Advanced2 pts

Section D — Column Matching

10 marks

Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to reorder Column B until each row lines up with the correct term in Column A. 2 marks per correct pair.

36–40.Match each term to its correct definition.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Cloud Computing

Data Center

Cloud Storage

SaaS

Backup

Column B

A service that stores your files remotely, like Google Drive

A model where software is accessed online rather than installed locally

Saving a copy of your data in case the original is lost

Storing and accessing data or services over the internet

A large facility with many servers that store and process data

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

5 questions · 4 marks each. Answer in one or two sentences.

41.Explain what "the cloud" actually refers to in computing.Advanced4 pts

42.Give one everyday example of using cloud computing.Advanced4 pts

43.What is one benefit of storing files in the cloud instead of only on a local device?Advanced4 pts

44.What is one risk or limitation of relying on cloud computing?Advanced4 pts

45.Why might a business choose cloud computing over maintaining its own physical servers?Advanced4 pts

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