Computer Science - IT MCQs
Topic Notes: Computer Science - IT
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
. What is Google D~ive prima·rily ~sed ·for? ,:_ • __
Answer:
Storage and file sharing
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2
A ------------is a microprocessor -based computing device?
Answer:
personal computer
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3
|Which technology is used in compact disks?
Answer:
Laser
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4
What is the primary function of Google Drive?
Answer:
Storage and file sharing
Google Drive is a cloud-based service designed primarily for file storage, synchronization, and collaboration. It allows users to store documents, images, and other files securely in the cloud, access them from any device, and share them easily with others, facilitating real-time collaboration on various types of digital content.
5
Which cloud computing characteristic enables continuous delivery and deployment?
Answer:
Automation and rapid elasticity.
Automation of infrastructure provisioning, testing, and deployment, combined with the rapid elasticity of cloud resources, are foundational for implementing continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
6
Which of the following describes the 'broad network access' characteristic of cloud computing?
Answer:
Capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms.
Broad network access means that capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client platforms (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, and PDAs).
7
What does 'multi-cloud' strategy entail?
Answer:
Using multiple cloud computing and storage services in a single heterogeneous architecture to avoid vendor lock-in or leverage specific services.
A multi-cloud strategy involves distributing applications and data across several public cloud environments from different providers. This approach can improve resilience, avoid vendor lock-in, and allow organizations to choose the best services for specific workloads.
8
Which of the following offers the highest level of abstraction to the end-user?
Answer:
SaaS.
SaaS abstracts away the most layers, providing a fully managed application that users can simply consume. Users do not concern themselves with any underlying infrastructure, platform, or even application maintenance.
9
What is the main driver for adopting cloud computing for many enterprises?
Answer:
Cost savings, scalability, and business agility.
Enterprises adopt cloud computing primarily for its ability to reduce operational costs, offer scalable resources to meet fluctuating demands, and increase business agility through faster deployment and innovation cycles.
10
What is cloud computing?
Answer:
Using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Cloud computing involves using remote servers over the internet to handle data storage, management, and processing, offering scalability and accessibility beyond local hardware.