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Intro to Computingfundamentals~20 mins

Cloud computing basics in Intro to Computing - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

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🧠 Conceptual
intermediate
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What is the primary benefit of cloud computing?

Imagine you run a small bakery. You need ovens to bake bread. Which of these best explains the main advantage of using cloud computing for your bakery's computer needs?

AYou buy and maintain your own ovens and ingredients at all times.
BYou rent ovens only when you need them, paying for usage without owning them.
CYou hire more bakers to work longer hours.
DYou bake bread only on weekends to save money.
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💡 Hint

Think about paying only for what you use instead of owning everything.

trace
intermediate
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Trace the flow of data in cloud storage

Look at the flowchart below showing how a file is saved to cloud storage. What is the correct order of steps?

A1,2,3,4
B2,1,3,4
C1,3,2,4
D3,2,1,4
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💡 Hint

Think about the natural order from user action to confirmation.

identification
advanced
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Identify the cloud service model from description

Which cloud service model lets you rent virtual machines and storage but you manage the operating system and applications?

ASoftware as a Service (SaaS)
BPlatform as a Service (PaaS)
CInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
DFunction as a Service (FaaS)
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💡 Hint

Think about who controls the OS and apps.

Comparison
advanced
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Compare cloud deployment models

Which statement correctly compares public cloud and private cloud?

APublic cloud resources are shared among many users; private cloud is dedicated to one organization.
BPrivate cloud is always cheaper than public cloud.
CPublic cloud is owned by a single organization; private cloud is shared by many users.
DPublic cloud requires on-site hardware; private cloud is fully online.
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💡 Hint

Think about who uses the resources.

🚀 Application
expert
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Determine cost impact of cloud scaling

A company uses cloud servers that cost $0.10 per hour each. They run 5 servers for 8 hours daily. If they double the servers to 10 for 8 hours daily, what is the monthly cost increase? (Assume 30 days in a month)

A$960
B$240
C$480
D$120
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💡 Hint

Calculate cost before and after doubling, then find the difference.