Cloud Storage and Cloud Computing

Question 1

Cloud Storage

Answer 1

A method of storage where data is stored on remote servers, rather than on the user’s local computer or in an organisation’s own data centre

Question 2

Cloud Computing

Answer 2

Software is stored on remote servers and accessed by user’s via their browser

Question 3

Cloud Storage- Personal Use

Answer 3

Storing files such as photos and videos online, so they are synced and accessible on the user’s device

Question 4

Cloud Storage- Professional Use

Answer 4

Storing off-site backups of business data, to allow recovery in case of loss of data
Accessing business documents while working off-site

Question 5

Cloud Computing- Personal Use

Answer 5

-Accessing graphics editing software, email and home office software on a variety of home computing devices

Question 6

Cloud Computing- Professional Use

Answer 6

-Accessing office applications and email without having to install the software on all workstations

Question 7

Cloud Storage/Computing AD

Personal Use

Answer 7

• Data can be accessed on the wide variety of devices used in the home
• Software with specification requirements that are too high for a home computer can be easily accessed through cloud computing

Question 8

Cloud Storage/Computing DIS

Personal Use

Answer 8

• Cloud storage and computing can make heavy use of bandwidth
• Hackers could access and misuse personal photos or videos on the cloud storage servers

Question 9

Cloud Storage/Computing AD

Professional Use

Answer 9

• Off-site backups are more physically secure (e.g safe from fire)
• A business can subscribe and unsubscribe to software according to changing needs

Question 10

Cloud Storage/Computing DIS

Professional Use

Answer 10

• Organisations have no control over the security of their backups, as that is controlled by the cloud storage company
• Software is inaccessible if there is a network outage