Q. Can an on-premise IT resource interact with a cloud-based IT resource?

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Q. What roles do the terms "cloud provider" and "cloud consumer" represent?

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Q. What does scaling refer to in the context of IT resources?

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Q. What is horizontal scaling also known as?

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Q. What is vertical scaling also referred to as?

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Q. Which type of scaling involves replacing an IT resource with another of lower capacity?

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Q. Why is vertical scaling less common in cloud environments?

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Q. What is a key distinction between all IT resources residing within a cloud?

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Q. How is a cloud service defined within the context of cloud computing?

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Q. What does the "as-a-service" suffix in cloud computing models typically indicate?

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Q. What is the purpose of a service-level agreement (SLA) in cloud computing?

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Q. What is a cloud service consumer?

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Q. What is a common type of cloud service consumer?

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Q. What is the primary economic rationale for investing in cloud-based IT resources?

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Q. How does a cloud's "Measured Usage" characteristic impact cost management?

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Q. What is a benefit of using pooled IT resources in cloud computing?

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Q. How does cloud computing provide "elasticity" of IT resources?

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Q. What does the term "dynamic scaling" refer to in cloud computing?

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Q. How does the "as-a-service" usage model contribute to cost savings in cloud computing?

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Q. How does cloud computing contribute to increased scalability of IT resources?

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