AWS (QUIZ 2 MODULE 1)

1. What is the customer’s responsibility, based on the AWS Shared Responsibility Model? (Select TWO)

   (i) Encrypting client-side data
   (ii) Updating compute, networking, storage and database software
   (iii) Physical security of data centers
   (iv) Networking and infrastructure hardware maintenance
   (v) Managing operating system (OS) patches

Answers :
— (i) Encrypting client-side data
— (v) Managing operating system (OS) patches

2. What BEST describes the benefits of AWS Global Infrastructure related to this situation? (Select TWO)

   (i) Compliance with regulatory standards
   (ii) Ease of use
   (iii) Fault Tolerance
   (iv) High availability
   (v) Cost Savings

Answers :
— (iii) Fault Tolerance
— (iv) High Availability

3. Which statement BEST describes the client-server model and its relationship to cloud computing?

   a) The client-server model is outdated and no longer used in modern applications. Cloud computing has replaced it completely.
   b) In the client-server model, the client sends requests to the server, which processes the requests and sends back responses. Cloud computing provides scalable server resources that can be accessed over the internet.
   c) In the client-server model, the server only handles data storage, and the client performs all processing tasks. Cloud computing provides data storage, but not processing power.
   d) In the client-server model, the client is responsible for securing their data, and the server is responsible for securing the physical hardware. Cloud computing replaces the client-server model.

b) In the client-server model, the client sends requests to the server, which processes the requests and sends back responses. Cloud computing provides scalable server resources that can be accessed over the internet.

4. Which statement BEST describes the difference between AWS Regions and Availability Zones?

   a) A Region is a geographical location that contains three or more Availability Zones. An Availability Zone is a distinct location within a Region that contains one or more discrete data centers.
   b) A Region is a single data center, and an Availability Zone consists of multiple data centers.
   c) An Availability Zone is a geographical location that contains three or more Regions. A Region is a distinct location within an Availability Zone that contains one or more discrete data centers.
   d) An Availability Zone spans multiple physical locations across Regions, and Regions are located across the world.

a) A Region is a geographical location that contains three or more Availability Zones. An Availability Zone is a distinct location within a Region that contains one or more discrete data centers.

5. Which deployment type is BEST for this situation?

   a) Compliance
   b) On-premises
   c) Cloud
   d) Hybrid

d) Hybrid

6. Which choice BEST describes which advantage of the cloud this enterprise can benefit from?

   a) Benefit from massive economies of scale
   b) Increase speed and agility
   c) Stop spending money running and maintaining data centers
   d) Stop guessing capacity

c) Stop spending money running and maintaining data centers

7. Which statement accurately defines the cloud computing model and addresses the finance manager's concern?

   a) Cloud computing is basically just using someone else's server to host your website, and it does not offer any sort of significant cost advantages over traditional hosting solutions.
   b) Cloud computing reduces the need for additional hardware but still involves significant fixed monthly fees.
   c) Cloud computing is a model for delivering IT resources over the internet. Businesses can rent services on a pay-as-you-go basis, which can help reduce fixed costs and allow for more flexible budgeting.
   d) Cloud computing involves purchasing dedicated servers and setting up a private data center. This model often comes with fixed costs related to hardware and maintenance.

c) Cloud computing is a model for delivering IT resources over the internet. Businesses can rent services on a pay-as-you-go basis, which can help reduce fixed costs and allow for more flexible budgeting.

8. Which statement BEST describes the company's responsibility when it comes to securing physical infrastructure of the cloud?

   a) The company is fully responsible for securing all physical infrastructure of the cloud, including data centers.
   b) AWS is responsible for securing the physical infrastructure, and the company can focus on securing their data and applications within the cloud.
   c) The company does not have any responsibility when it comes to security in the cloud.
   d) The company shares responsibility with the cloud provider for securing the physical infrastructure.

b) AWS is responsible for securing the physical infrastructure, and the company can focus on securing their data and applications within the cloud.