Which security issue is important to your organization as you evaluate Cloud service providers?
How the service provider implements and maintains security
The compatibility of the virus scanners used by the vendor and in your organization
The protection provided by your organization’s firewall
The security protocols used by other customers of the services
Where does the abbreviation SOA stand for?
Service Oriented Architecture
Service Oriented Application
Service Organized Architecture
Service Organization Agency
How could presence be used to enhance security in the Cloud?
by prohibiting users to access cloud applications, except when on their work place
by prohibiting users to access cloud applications at their work place
by restricting access to applications, depending on the user's physical location
by using a web cam to identify the user of a cloud application
What is a major benefit of using applications on mobile devices?
Mobile devices are cheaper than personal computers.
Mobile devices provide location independence.
Mobile devices uniquely identify the user approaching the application
Mobile devises are more secure than personal computers.
Why may Service levels vary for Hybrid Clouds?
Hybrid Clouds are constantly shifting from Public to Private Clouds.
Hybrid Clouds are less reliable than Public Clouds.
Hybrid Clouds are less reliable than Private Clouds.
SLAs of Hybrid Clouds contain a mix of Public and Private Cloud SLAs.
What does the total cost of Application Ownership (TCAO) consist of?
The total annual costs of ownership including hardware support plus some amortization costs
The total annual costs of ownership including all platform costs, staffing and other internal costs
The total costs of ownership including hardware support plus some amortization costs
The total costs of ownership including software, hardware and services
Which statement describes a Community Cloud?
A commercial organization that asks the community for feedback on their Cloud offerings.
A group of users that create a special group to discuss cloud solutions.
Facebook is a perfect example of a Community Cloud.
Several independent companies that agree to share resources through a cloud solution to reduce total license costs.
What does 'loosely coupled' mean?
An object implementing only a single method or function.
The application from one organization can use the service of another organization.
The services in the cloud can be ordered when needed.
The thin clients can be disconnected anytime.
Which kinds of audit mechanisms are available in ISQ/IEC 20000:2011?
An internal audit mechanism
An external audit mechanism
An internal and external audit mechanism
No audit mechanisms
What is Web-based Enterprise Management (WBEM)?
a management system for distributed computer environments
a protocol to manage all web-based applications of an enterprise
a set of management standards based on Internet standards
a web-based application to manage the enterprise resources
What is an important benefit of using a hybrid model for cloud services?
It allows the purchaser to save money in infrastructure and licenses.
It allows the separation of sensitive data from less sensitive data.
It provides better performance.
It provides the best client/server experience in a cloud environment.
What is a difference between XML and HTML?
XML is used to format many types of documents and structures; HTML formats the display of content in a web-browser.
HTML is used to format many types of documents and structures; XML formats the display of content in a web-browser.
HTML can be used to format the display of content in a web-browser, XML cannot.
XML can be used to format the display of content in a web-browser, HTML cannot.
What may be an economic benefit of Cloud computing?
a custom accounting system
acceptance by employees
purchasing thin clients
reduced overhead