Unit II MCQs

1. 1. Which of the following best describes virtualization?

● A. The process of creating physical copies of hardware resources.

● B. The process of creating software-based representations of physical resources.

● C. A method to enhance network speed.

● D. An approach to increase the power supply in data centers.

● Answer: B

2. 2. Which is NOT a characteristic of virtualized environments?

● A. Isolation

● B. Resource pooling

● C. Dedicated hardware resources

● D. Elasticity

● Answer: C

3. 3. Which of the following types of virtualization deals with creating virtual CPUs?

● A. Network virtualization

● B. Compute virtualization

● C. Storage virtualization

● D. Desktop virtualization

● Answer: B

4. 4. What is the primary benefit of desktop virtualization?

● A. Improved desktop performance

● B. Centralized management of desktops

● C. Increased data center space

● D. Enhanced CPU power

● Answer: B

5. 5. Which virtualization technology was developed by Microsoft?

● A. VMware

● B. XEN

● C. Microsoft Hyper-V

● D. Oracle VirtualBox

● Answer: C

6. 6. What is a common drawback of virtualization?

● A. Reduced efficiency

● B. Higher hardware costs

● C. Dependency on a hypervisor

● D. Limited scalability

● Answer: C

7. 7. Which technique is NOT a type of virtualization?

● A. Execution virtualization

● B. Desktop virtualization

● C. Network virtualization

● D. Hardware extension virtualization

● Answer: D

8. 8. Network virtualization primarily helps in:

● A. Enhancing physical memory.

● B. Managing network resources efficiently.

● C. Expanding CPU capabilities.

● D. Allocating storage resources dynamically.

● Answer: B

9. 9. In application virtualization, applications are:

● A. Installed directly on the user’s device.

● B. Encapsulated from the underlying OS.

● C. Dependent on physical hardware.

● D. Limited to a specific platform.

● Answer: B

10. 10. Compute virtualization is primarily about virtualizing:

● A. Network infrastructure

● B. Physical servers

● C. Storage disks

● D. Desktop environments

● Answer: B

11. 11. How does virtualization support cloud computing?

● A. By reducing the need for hardware resources

● B. By enabling resource sharing and dynamic scaling

● C. By offering physical resource allocation

● D. By improving cloud security protocols

● Answer: B

12. 12. Which of the following is a virtualization technology often used in cloud
environments?

● A. Docker
● B. Microsoft Word

● C. Windows OS

● D. Oracle SQL

● Answer: A

13. 13. What is the relationship between virtualization and cloud computing?

● A. Virtualization is only used in private clouds.

● B. Virtualization is an essential technology that enables cloud computing.

● C. Cloud computing replaces virtualization.

● D. They are unrelated technologies.

● Answer: B

14. 14. A primary security concern of virtualization is:

● A. Increased power consumption

● B. Hypervisor vulnerabilities

● C. Enhanced physical security requirements

● D. Reduced efficiency in resource usage

● Answer: B

15. 15. In cloud computing, the term 'provisioning' refers to:

● A. Terminating virtual resources

● B. The process of setting up and managing resources

● C. Implementing security protocols

● D. Increasing cloud storage capacity

● Answer: B

16. 16. Which of the following is a potential risk in cloud computing security?
● A. Decreased service reliability

● B. Physical hardware damage

● C. Data breaches

● D. Redundant systems

● Answer: C

17. 17. Which organization provides a model and guidelines for cloud security controls?

● A. Cloud Service Alliance

● B. Cloud Security Alliance

● C. National Cloud Foundation

● D. International Cloud Union

● Answer: B

18. 18. What is a key strategy for securing the cloud environment?

● A. Minimizing the use of encryption

● B. Using third-party software

● C. Effectively managing risks

● D. Avoiding hypervisors

● Answer: C

19. 19. The risk management stage involving continuous assessment of threats is known as:

● A. Incident response

● B. Risk assessment

● C. Asset management

● D. Threat monitoring

● Answer: B

20. 20. Which model classifies security controls as Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret?
● A. Classified model

● B. Unclassified model

● C. Public-private model

● D. Federal Control System

● Answer: A

21. 21. According to the NIST framework, security controls are divided into:

● A. Three main categories

● B. One overall category

● C. Four classifications

● D. Five deployment modes

● Answer: A

22. 22. A basic best practice for cloud service providers is:

● A. Ignoring multi-factor authentication

● B. Minimizing access to sensitive data

● C. Encrypting data in transit and at rest

● D. Avoiding cloud updates

● Answer: C

23. 23. Which of the following is a key security measure for cloud consumers?

● A. Disabling security updates

● B. Not using a firewall

● C. Reviewing service level agreements (SLAs) carefully

● D. Using public Wi-Fi for access

24. 24. The Cloud Security Alliance emphasizes the importance of:
● A. Cloud storage only

● B. Securing virtual machines only

● C. Comprehensive security controls for all aspects of cloud infrastructure

● D. High-speed network requirements

25. 25. Security monitoring in a cloud environment helps in:

● A. Increasing overall latency

● B. Reducing cloud storage usage

● C. Identifying and responding to threats

● D. Providing faster CPU speed

26. 26. A 'first principle' for cloud computing best practices is:

● A. Implementing a single security layer

● B. Assuming every layer is secure by default

● C. Zero Trust Model - treating every access attempt as potentially suspicious

● D. Utilizing minimal resources for security

27.27 Which of the following is NOT a type of virtualization?

●

● A Compute virtualization

● B Network virtualization

● C Security virtualization

● D Storage virtualization

28.28 Which of the following is NOT a type of virtualization?

● A Compute virtualization

● B Network virtualization

● C Security virtualization
● D Storage virtualization

29.29Which of the following is NOT a type of virtualization?

● A Compute virtualization

● B Network virtualization

● C Security virtualization

● D Storage virtualization

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30.30Which of the following is a key advantage of virtualization in cloud computing?
● A Increased hardware costs

● B Higher resource utilization

● C Reduced flexibility

● D Slower deployment times

31.31 According to the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), which of the following is NOT a stage
in risk management?
● A Risk assessment

● B Risk monitoring

● C Risk reduction

● D Risk elimination
32.32 Which virtualization technology is developed by Microsoft?
● A Xen

● B VMware

● C Hyper-V

● D KVM