Deck 3 — Cloud, Printers, Displays & Troubleshooting

A startup cannot afford servers or cloud engineers and doesn't require strict access control. Which cloud deployment model is the best fit?

Public cloud

A company owns all of its cloud infrastructure to maximize privacy and security. Which cloud deployment model is being used?

Private cloud

A company uses its own cloud but temporarily uses a public cloud during busy seasons. Which cloud deployment model is this?

Hybrid cloud

Which cloud deployment model is shared among organizations with similar needs?

Community cloud

A company wants to use software over the Internet without installing it locally. Which cloud service model is this?

SaaS (Software as a Service)

A developer wants to build applications without managing the underlying hardware or operating system. Which cloud service model is this?

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

A company wants to rent virtual servers, storage, and networking without buying hardware. Which cloud service model is this?

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

A company wants users to log into virtual desktops from any device. Which cloud service model is this?

DaaS (Desktop as a Service)

A company accesses applications through the Citrix platform. What software delivery model is being used?

Application virtualization

Which display technology does NOT require a backlight because each pixel is self-illuminating?

OLED

A laptop screen is very dim, but an external monitor displays normally. What component has most likely failed?

Backlight

A conference room monitor needs excellent viewing angles. Which display technology is the best choice?

IPS

A printer produces pages full of random symbols after installation. What should be checked first?

Printer driver

A multifunction printer needs to scan files directly to a shared network folder. Which protocol is used?

SMB

A user wants to make tap-to-pay purchases with a smartphone. Which wireless technology is used?

NFC

A smartphone battery is swollen. What should the technician do?

Replace the battery immediately; do not continue using it.

An HDD or optical drive motor primarily uses which PSU voltage rail?

12V

A technician needs to troubleshoot a permanent network cable run. Which tool should they use first?

Cable tester

A user reports "Boot device not found." What are two likely causes?

Failed drive or incorrect boot order/boot device.

A troubleshooting question gives several possible causes. What should you look for first?

The clue in the scenario (symptom) before choosing the answer.