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Cloud Computing Concepts practice questions

Practise questions on cloud computing concepts covering service models, deployment types, and essential characteristics for the 220-1201 exam.

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Reviewed byJohnson Ajibi· MSc IT Security
20 questionsDomain: Cloud Computing Concepts

What the exam tests

What to know about Cloud Computing Concepts

Tests understanding of cloud service models, deployment types, and characteristics like scalability and elasticity.

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS service model definitions and use cases

Public, private, hybrid cloud deployment distinctions

Key cloud characteristics: on-demand, broad network access

Metered usage and resource pooling concepts

Why learners struggle

Why Cloud Computing Concepts questions are commonly missed

Learners often confuse IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS because real-world examples blur boundaries. They also struggle distinguishing public vs private cloud deployment based on ownership and access.

  • ·IaaS vs PaaS — infrastructure vs platform confusion
  • ·Public vs private cloud — ownership and access
  • ·Scalability vs elasticity — automatic vs manual
  • ·On-demand vs reserved instances — cost models
  • ·Resource pooling vs multi-tenancy — shared resources
  • ·Metered usage vs subscription — billing differences

Watch out for

Common Cloud Computing Concepts exam traps

  • Confusing PaaS with SaaS because both involve software platforms
  • Thinking private cloud is always on-premises only
  • Assuming all cloud services are public by default
  • Mixing up elasticity with scalability in exam scenarios

Practice set

Cloud Computing Concepts questions

20 questions · select your answer, then reveal the explanation

A company uses a cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution. Users report that logging in takes 5 minutes during peak hours. The IT team notices that the cloud provider's resource utilization is at 95%. Which action would best resolve this issue?

Question 2hardmultiple choice
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A company uses a public cloud provider for compute resources. To reduce costs, they want to use unused capacity at a lower price but accept that the instance may be terminated with short notice. Which pricing model should they choose?

A user complains that their cloud-hosted virtual desktop is slow to open applications and frequently disconnects. They are using a satellite internet connection. Which cloud characteristic is most likely being impacted?

A user receives an error when trying to access a cloud application: 'This application is not available in your region.' The user is traveling abroad. Which cloud concept is most likely causing this restriction?

A technician is configuring a cloud-based virtual machine for a web server. The VM needs to handle traffic spikes automatically without manual intervention. Which cloud characteristic should be enabled?

Question 6mediummultiple choice
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A technician is deploying a cloud-based application that requires a specific operating system and database. The company wants to avoid managing the underlying OS and patches. Which cloud service model should be used?

A small business wants to migrate its email and document collaboration to the cloud but must keep sensitive financial records on local servers due to regulatory requirements. Which cloud deployment model should they choose?

Question 8easymultiple choice
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A company uses a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) application. The vendor handles all updates, security patches, and infrastructure maintenance. Which cloud service model does this represent?

A user reports that their cloud-based application is running slowly, and the IT team discovers that the application is hosted in a different geographic region than the user. Which cloud concept is most directly affecting performance?

A user reports that their cloud storage files are not syncing to their laptop. The internet connection is working, and other cloud services are accessible. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

A user reports that they cannot access a cloud-based CRM application from their office, but they can access it from home. The technician checks the office firewall and finds that outbound HTTPS traffic is allowed. What should the technician investigate next?

A user reports that their cloud-based file synchronization service stopped updating files after a recent OS update. The technician verifies the service is running and the internet connection is active. What should the technician check next?

A technician is configuring a cloud-based virtual machine for a developer who needs to run a custom application that requires 16 GB of RAM and 4 vCPUs. The technician selects an instance type that meets these specs. After launching, the developer complains the application runs slowly. What is the most likely cause?

A company uses a public cloud IaaS provider. The security team discovers that a virtual machine's data disk was accidentally deleted by an administrator. They need to recover the data from a snapshot taken 24 hours ago. The snapshot is stored in the same cloud region. What is the most efficient recovery method?

A technician is setting up a cloud-based application that must handle unpredictable spikes in user traffic. The application should automatically add more virtual servers during peak times and remove them when traffic decreases. Which cloud concept is this?

A small business owner wants to access their accounting software from any device, including a tablet and a home computer, without installing the software locally. Which cloud service model should the technician recommend?

Question 17hardmultiple choice
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A technician is migrating a database from an on-premises server to a cloud platform. The database contains sensitive customer information. The company requires that data be encrypted both at rest and in transit. Which combination of technologies should the technician implement?

A company uses a cloud storage service for backup. The technician needs to ensure that if the primary cloud region goes down, the backups are still accessible from another geographic location. Which cloud characteristic should be configured?

A company's cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is experiencing slow logins for users in a remote office. The network latency between the remote office and the cloud data center is 150 ms. What is the most effective solution to improve login performance?

A company is migrating its on-premises email server to a cloud service. Employees must retain all existing emails and folders. Which cloud deployment model best fits this requirement?

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What does the 220-1201 exam test about Cloud Computing Concepts?
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