Question 1

Which of the following is the machinery for interacting with Amazon's vast product data and eCommerce catalog function?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Associates Web Services (now known as Amazon Product Advertising API) allows developers to access Amazon's product data and eCommerce functionality. This enables developers to advertise Amazon products and earn referral fees.

Question 2

Which of the following is a billing and account management service?

Accepted Answer

Amazon DevPay is a billing and account management service that allows developers to charge for the use of their applications.

Question 3

Which of the following is not the feature of Network management systems?

Accepted Answer

Network management systems include a wide range of functionalities, such as accounting, security, and performance monitoring, among others. Therefore, all the options listed are indeed features of network management systems, making "none of the mentioned" the correct choice as it implies all the other options are features of network management systems.

Question 4

Which of the following service provider provides the least amount of built in security?

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides the least amount of built-in security compared to Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). This is because IaaS offers the most basic level of cloud service, including virtual machines, storage, and networks, but leaves much of the security responsibilities in the hands of the user.

Question 5

Point out the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct regarding cloud computing security. Different cloud service models offer varying levels of security services, adapting on-premises systems to the cloud requires assessing necessary security mechanisms, and data should indeed be transferred and stored in an encrypted format to ensure its security.

Question 6

Which of the following services that need to be negotiated in Service Level Agreements?

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned services (logging, auditing, regulatory compliance) need to be negotiated in Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure that the service provider meets the specific requirements and standards expected by the client.

Question 7

The following flowchart is intended to evaluate ___________    in any cloud.

Accepted Answer

The flowchart is designed to evaluate risks in any cloud environment, as it likely involves assessing potential vulnerabilities, threats, and the impact of various scenarios on cloud operations.

Question 8

Point out the wrong statement.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing, like any internet-based technology, inherits vulnerabilities associated with internet applications, including data breaches, account hijacking, and service traffic hijacking.

Question 9

Which of the following area of cloud computing is uniquely troublesome?

Accepted Answer

All the mentioned areas (auditing, data integrity, and e-discovery for legal compliance) present unique challenges in cloud computing due to the distributed nature of data, the shared responsibility model, and the complexities of ensuring compliance across different jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.

Question 10

Which of the following is the operational domain of CSA(Cloud Security Alliance)?

Accepted Answer

CSA's operational domain focuses on portability and interoperability, ensuring that cloud services and technologies can be easily integrated and used across different cloud platforms and providers.

Question 11

Which of the following is considered an essential element in cloud computing by CSA?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is considered an...

Question 12

Which of the following is used for Web performance management and load testing?

Accepted Answer

Webmetrics is used for web performance management and load testing, offering services to monitor website, application performance, and availability.

Question 13

Which of the following service provider provides the highest level of service?

Accepted Answer

SaaS (Software as a Service) provides the highest level of service as it delivers fully functional applications to end-users, managing everything from infrastructure to application software.

Question 14

Point out the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

SaaS (Software as a Service) provides users with a complete operating environment, including applications, management tools, and user interfaces, allowing them to use the software directly over the internet without worrying about installation, maintenance, or coding.

Question 15

Which of the following functional cloud computing hardware/software stack is the Cloud Reference Model?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following functional cloud computing...

Question 16

For the ___________  model, the security boundary may be defined for the vendor to include the software framework and middleware layer.

Accepted Answer

In the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, the security boundary for the vendor includes the software framework and middleware layer, as the vendor provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with the underlying infrastructure.

Question 17

Which of the following model allows vendor to provide security as part of the Service Level Agreement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following model allows vendor...

Question 18

Which of the following cloud does not require mapping?

Accepted Answer

Public clouds do not require mapping because they are offered by third-party providers over the Internet, making resources available to anyone who wants to use or purchase them. This contrasts with private and hybrid clouds, where resources are tailored specifically to an organization's needs, often requiring detailed mapping and configuration to integrate with existing systems.

Question 19

Which of the following service model is owned in terms of infrastructure by both vendor and customer?

Accepted Answer

Hybrid cloud models involve a mix of on-premises, private cloud, and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between the two platforms, allowing for a combination of infrastructure owned by both the vendor and the customer.

Question 20

Which of the following model type is not trusted in terms of security?

Accepted Answer

Public models are generally considered less secure because they are accessible to anyone, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

Quiz 4: Cloud Computing and Technology: Security

Which of the following is the machinery for interacting with Amazon's vast product data and eCommerce catalog function?

Which of the following is a billing and account management service?

Which of the following is not the feature of Network management systems?

Which of the following service provider provides the least amount of built in security?

Point out the correct statement.

Which of the following services that need to be negotiated in Service Level Agreements?

The following flowchart is intended to evaluate ___________ in any cloud.

Point out the wrong statement.

Which of the following area of cloud computing is uniquely troublesome?

Which of the following is the operational domain of CSA(Cloud Security Alliance) ?

Which of the following is considered an essential element in cloud computing by CSA?

Which of the following is used for Web performance management and load testing?

Which of the following service provider provides the highest level of service?

Point out the correct statement.

Which of the following functional cloud computing hardware/software stack is the Cloud Reference Model?

For the ___________ model, the security boundary may be defined for the vendor to include the software framework and middleware layer.

Which of the following model allows vendor to provide security as part of the Service Level Agreement?

Which of the following cloud does not require mapping?

Which of the following service model is owned in terms of infrastructure by both vendor and customer?

Which of the following model type is not trusted in terms of security?