Cloud Computing Security and Management Quiz

Test your understanding of cloud security with these 11 questions covering encryption, authentication, DDoS protection, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary concern in cloud computing security?

Data privacy

Server hardware

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Printer settings

What is the purpose of encryption in cloud computing security?

To convert data into a form that is unreadable without a decryption key

To speed up data transmission

To compress data for storage efficiency

To increase network bandwidth

What is the role of a firewall in cloud computing security?

To filter network traffic and prevent unauthorized access

To boost server performance

To encrypt data during transmission

To automate software updates

Which of the following is a common challenge in cloud security management?

Data breaches

Unlimited scalability

Automated backups

Single sign-on authentication

Which of the following is NOT a common cloud deployment model?

Public cloud

Private cloud

Hybrid cloud

Personal cloud

What does the term 'multi-tenancy' refer to in cloud computing?

Multiple users sharing the same physical infrastructure

A single user accessing multiple cloud services

A cloud service provider offering only one type of service

The ability to switch between different cloud providers seamlessly

Which authentication factor is commonly used in cloud computing?

Something you know

Something you wear

Something you breathe

Something you wish

What is the purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in cloud computing?

To establish a secure connection over the internet

To increase server processing speed

To reduce data storage costs

To improve website loading times

What is the main advantage of using Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud computing?

Enhanced security by controlling user access to resources

Improved server performance

Reduced latency in data transmission

Increased cloud storage capacity

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What is 'Data Loss Prevention' (DLP) in the context of cloud security?

A strategy to prevent unauthorized access to data

A technique to recover lost data from cloud servers

A protocol for transferring large data sets

A process to detect and prevent potential data breaches

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What is a 'Man-in-the-Middle' attack in the context of cloud computing?

A cyber-attack where the attacker intercepts communication between two parties

A security measure implemented by cloud service providers

A type of encryption algorithm

A feature of multi-factor authentication