Why Cloud Technology Is Transforming Business CLOUD-DIGITAL-LEADER Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which statement best defines 'cloud technology'?

   • AHardware that is physically located in a company's own data center
   • BA type of network that connects devices within a single building
   • CComputing resources delivered as services over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis
   • DSoftware that is installed and run on a local computer
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2. 12application · medium

   A retail company runs its e-commerce platform in its own data center. The platform experiences unpredictable traffic spikes during holiday sales, and the IT team must provision servers months in advance to handle peak load, leading to high costs and wasted capacity during off-peak periods. The company wants to reduce costs and improve agility without completely abandoning its existing infrastructure. Which approach should the company take?

   • AAdopt a hybrid cloud model, extending the on-premises environment to the public cloud for burst capacity.
   • BMove to a private cloud hosted in a third-party data center.
   • CKeep everything on-premises but purchase additional servers to handle peak load.
   • DMigrate the entire platform to a public cloud and decommission the data center.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the primary characteristic of a 'cloud-native' application?

   • AIt is a type of open-source software
   • BIt is installed on a physical server in a company's data center
   • CIt is designed specifically to take advantage of cloud computing features
   • DIt runs only on a single operating system
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5. 14expert · medium

   A company is evaluating whether to move its customer relationship management (CRM) system to the cloud. The system is currently hosted on-premises and is used by the sales team. The company is concerned about data security and wants to ensure that only authorized employees can access the data. Which aspect of cloud security is most relevant to this concern?

   • AThe cloud provider's physical security of data centers
   • BThe cloud provider's compliance certifications
   • CThe use of encryption for data at rest and in transit
   • DThe ability to implement granular identity and access management (IAM) policies
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6. 15application · medium

   A logistics company wants to offer real-time package tracking to its customers. Currently, tracking data is updated only at a few checkpoints, and the company's IT systems are not integrated. The company wants to use cloud technology to enable continuous tracking and improve customer experience. Which business transformation is the company primarily pursuing?

   • AImproving operational efficiency by automating manual processes
   • BReducing IT costs by moving to the cloud
   • CCreating new revenue streams by selling tracking data
   • DEnhancing customer experience through data-driven services
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