Question 1

Explain how cloud computing's impact across industries is proving to be broad and significant.

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Question 2

Installing a complex set of systems on third-party hardware can be a brutal challenge. For that reason we can expect most cloud computing efforts to focus on:
A) new software development projects.
B) bettering the options for old software.
C) improving quality of existing code.
D) migrating to a set of robust and well-defined standards.
E) the development of large pools of in-house specially suited hardware.

Accepted Answer

Focusing on new software development projects allows for the creation of software specifically designed for cloud computing, rather than trying to retrofit existing software onto third-party hardware.

Answer: D 
 Migrating to a set of robust and well-defined standards allows for easier implementation and maintenance of cloud computing systems, reducing the complexity of the installation process on third-party hardware.

Question 3

By lowering the cost to access powerful systems and software, barriers to entry also decrease.

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Lowering the cost to access powerful systems and software can make it more accessible to individuals and businesses who may have previously been unable to afford it, thereby reducing barriers to entry.

Question 4

The term _____ describes the use of cloud computing to provide excess capacity during periods of spiking demand.

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Question 5

For organizations with high-volume, low-maintenance systems, it makes sense to rent hardware clouds rather than buying their own systems.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding cloud computing is true?
A) The shift to cloud computing does not alter the margin structure for many in the computing industry.
B) Cloud computing has brought about a drop in hardware and software sales, while augmenting service revenues.
C) Cloud computing discourages innovation and therefore changes the desired skills mix and job outlook for IS workers.
D) Cloud computing has raised the barriers for entry to new entrants to the information technology markets.
E) Cloud computing has shifted power towards venture firms in those industries that had previously needed little startup capital.

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing has brought about a shift in revenue streams from hardware and software sales towards service revenues. This has been accompanied by a drop in sales of hardware and software as more companies move their computing needs to the cloud. However, the shift to cloud computing has also created opportunities for new software applications and services, leading to overall growth in the industry.

Question 7

_____ provide the infrastructure backbone to SaaS and hardware cloud efforts, as well as many large-scale Internet services.
A) Private clouds
B) Data warehouses
C) Server farms
D) Neural networks
E) Content delivery networks

Accepted Answer

Server farms provide the large-scale computing power and storage capacity required for SaaS and hardware cloud services, as well as for many internet services. Private clouds, data warehouses, and neural networks can all be integrated into server farms to further enhance their capabilities. Content delivery networks primarily function to optimize the delivery of content to end-users, rather than providing infrastructure backbone.

Question 8

Most organizations do not opt for IT configurations which are purely in-house, packaged, or SaaS models.

Accepted Answer

Most organizations use a combination of in-house, packaged, and SaaS models in their IT configurations.

Question 9

In _____, clients can select their own operating systems, development environments, underlying applications like databases, or other software packages, while the cloud firm usually manages the infrastructure.

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Question 10

Cloud computing is not suited for situations:
A) involving offloading of expensive computing tasks.
B) where complex legacy systems have to be ported.
C) with no existing regulatory compliance issues.
D) where pricing economics favor buying over renting.
E) characterized by limited-time tasks.

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A)...

Question 11

_____ is a term used to describe unpredictable, but highly impactful events.
A) Straddling
B) Viral trojans
C) Black swans
D) Power plays
E) Flash outs

Accepted Answer

The term "black swans" is widely used to describe unpredictable events with significant impacts. The phrase was popularized by author Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable."

Question 12

_____ allow(s) a server to run what amounts to a copy of a PC-OS, applications, and all-and simply deliver an image of what's executing to the remote device.
A) Virtual desktops
B) Cloudbursting
C) Hardware clouds
D) Vertical niches
E) Black swans

Accepted Answer

Virtual desktops allow a server to run a copy of a PC-OS, applications and all, and deliver an image of what's executing to the remote device. Cloudbursting refers to using cloud resources to handle a sudden spike in demand. Hardware clouds refer to an infrastructure that serves as the foundation for cloud computing. Vertical niches and black swans are not related to this concept.

Question 13

Virtualization is unsuitable for use on desktop applications.

Accepted Answer

Virtualization can be very useful for desktop applications, allowing multiple operating systems or instances to run simultaneously on a single physical machine, improving resource utilization and flexibility.

Question 14

Installing a complex set of systems on third party hardware can be just about impossible in many cases.

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Installing a complex set of systems on third party hardware can be challenging and sometimes impossible due to compatibility issues, limited resources, and other technical constraints.

Question 15

A server running _____ can create smaller compartments in memory that each behave as a separate computer with its own operating system and resources.
A) private clouds
B) virtualization software
C) genetic algorithms
D) neural networks
E) open source software

Accepted Answer

Virtualization software allows a server to create virtual machines, which are smaller compartments in memory that each behave as a separate computer with their own operating system and resources. This technology enables more efficient use of hardware and resources, making it easier to manage and deploy applications.

Question 16

What are the risks associated with software as a service?

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Question 17

A manager should take a vendor's reputation and financial position into consideration while making an IT outsourcing decision.

Accepted Answer

It is important for a manager to assess a vendor's reputation and financial stability before outsourcing IT services to them. A good reputation indicates that the vendor has a history of providing quality services, while financial stability ensures that the vendor is capable of delivering the services throughout the entire duration of the contract. Neglecting these factors can result in poor service quality, delayed project timelines, and potential financial loss.

Question 18

_____ is a cloud computing model in which a service provider makes computing resources such as hardware and storage, along with infrastructure management, available to a customer on an as-needed basis.
A) Public cloud
B) Wide area network
C) Hosted software vendor
D) Hardware cloud
E) Virtualization network

Accepted Answer

A hardware cloud, also known as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), is a cloud computing model where a service provider offers computing resources and infrastructure management to customers on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Question 19

Which of the following is necessary for the operation of server farms?
A) DSL Internet connections
B) Cold climate
C) Premium electric power prices
D) Large maintenance workforce
E) Cheap land

Accepted Answer

Server farms require a large amount of land to host the servers and related infrastructure such as cooling systems. Cheap land is necessary to keep the cost of running a server farm affordable. The other options are not necessary or may even be detrimental to the operation of a server farm. DSL Internet connections may not be fast or reliable enough to handle the traffic and data transfer required by a server farm. A cold climate may be beneficial for cooling, but it is not necessary as other types of cooling systems can be used. Premium electric power prices would increase the cost of energy required to operate a server farm. A large maintenance workforce may be helpful, but it is not necessary as many server farms have automated systems for monitoring and maintaining the servers.

Question 20

What is virtualization? What are the benefits afforded to firms that employ virtualization?

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Quiz 11: Software in Flux: Partly Cloudy and Sometimes Free

Explain how cloud computing's impact across industries is proving to be broad and significant.

Installing a complex set of systems on third-party hardware can be a brutal challenge. For that reason we can expect most cloud computing efforts to focus on:

By lowering the cost to access powerful systems and software, barriers to entry also decrease.

The term _____ describes the use of cloud computing to provide excess capacity during periods of spiking demand.

For organizations with high-volume, low-maintenance systems, it makes sense to rent hardware clouds rather than buying their own systems.

Which of the following statements regarding cloud computing is true?

_____ provide the infrastructure backbone to SaaS and hardware cloud efforts, as well as many large-scale Internet services.

Most organizations do not opt for IT configurations which are purely in-house, packaged, or SaaS models.

In _____, clients can select their own operating systems, development environments, underlying applications like databases, or other software packages, while the cloud firm usually manages the infrastructure.

Cloud computing is not suited for situations:

_____ is a term used to describe unpredictable, but highly impactful events.

_____ allow(s) a server to run what amounts to a copy of a PC-OS, applications, and all-and simply deliver an image of what's executing to the remote device.

Virtualization is unsuitable for use on desktop applications.

Installing a complex set of systems on third party hardware can be just about impossible in many cases.

A server running _____ can create smaller compartments in memory that each behave as a separate computer with its own operating system and resources.

What are the risks associated with software as a service?

A manager should take a vendor's reputation and financial position into consideration while making an IT outsourcing decision.

_____ is a cloud computing model in which a service provider makes computing resources such as hardware and storage, along with infrastructure management, available to a customer on an as-needed basis.

Which of the following is necessary for the operation of server farms?

What is virtualization? What are the benefits afforded to firms that employ virtualization?