Cloud Computing Models and Shared Responsibility CLOUD-DIGITAL-LEADER Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   In an on-premises data center, who is responsible for patching the operating system of a server?

   • AThe cloud provider
   • BNo one is responsible
   • CThe hardware vendor
   • DThe organization itself
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2. 17application · easy

   A company wants to adopt a customer relationship management (CRM) system. They need to minimize upfront costs and avoid managing software updates and infrastructure. They also want to access the system from any device with an internet connection. Which cloud model is most suitable?

   • AOn-premises, because it gives them full control over the CRM data.
   • BSaaS, because it provides a ready-to-use CRM with no infrastructure or software management.
   • CPaaS, because it provides a platform to build a custom CRM.
   • DIaaS, because it allows them to install a CRM on virtual machines.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   In the cloud shared responsibility model, which responsibility typically belongs to the customer?

   • APatching the hypervisor
   • BManaging access to data and applications
   • CMaintaining the underlying network infrastructure
   • DPhysical security of the data center
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5. 19expert · hard

   A company has a legacy application that requires a specific operating system and custom network configuration. They have a small IT team that can manage servers but wants to reduce time spent on infrastructure. They are considering moving to the cloud. Which model is most appropriate?

   • APaaS, because it reduces management effort and supports any OS and network configuration.
   • BSaaS, because it provides a ready-to-use application that can be customized.
   • CIaaS, because it provides the necessary control over OS and network, despite higher management effort.
   • DOn-premises, because it is the only way to meet the requirements.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Which responsibility is typically owned by the cloud provider in the shared responsibility model?

   • APatching the customer's operating system in IaaS
   • BManaging user passwords and access policies
   • CSecuring the physical data center
   • DEncrypting data in the customer's application
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