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What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing means using the internet to access and store data and programs on remote servers instead of your own computer.
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Name three main types of cloud services.
The three main types are: 1) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), 2) Platform as a Service (PaaS), and 3) Software as a Service (SaaS).
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Why do people use cloud computing instead of local servers?
Because cloud computing is flexible, saves money on hardware, allows access from anywhere, and handles maintenance for you.
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What does 'scalability' mean in cloud computing?
Scalability means you can easily increase or decrease your computing resources based on your needs without buying new hardware.
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Give an example of a cloud computing provider.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a popular cloud computing provider offering many services like storage, computing power, and databases.
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What is the main advantage of cloud computing?
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Cloud computing allows you to access your data and programs from any device with internet.
Which cloud service provides ready-to-use software over the internet?
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SaaS delivers software applications over the internet without installation.
What does scalability in cloud computing allow you to do?
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Scalability lets you adjust resources up or down automatically or quickly.
Which of these is NOT a cloud computing benefit?
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Cloud providers handle hardware maintenance, so you don't have to.
AWS stands for?
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AWS is Amazon Web Services, a leading cloud provider.
Explain cloud computing in your own words.
Think about how you use apps or files online instead of on your computer.
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List and describe the three main types of cloud services.
Remember: infrastructure, platform, and software as services.
You got /4 concepts.