Week 1 -Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Information Technology (IT)
infrastructure in an organization?
A collection of marketing tools used to promote services
A network of employees working remotely
A platform consisting of hardware, software, and services that supports the organization’s
information systems and operations
A backup system used only for disaster recovery
No, the answer is incorrect.
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A platform consisting of hardware, software, and services that supports the organization’s
information systems and operations
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Which statement correctly differentiates traditional infrastructure from cloud infrastructure?
Traditional infrastructure is virtual, while cloud infrastructure is entirely physical
Traditional infrastructure requires internet access, while cloud infrastructure does not
Traditional infrastructure is hosted on-premises, while cloud infrastructure offers remote
access via virtualization
Traditional infrastructure is only used by large businesses, while cloud infrastructure is for
personal use
No, the answer is incorrect.
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Traditional infrastructure is hosted on-premises, while cloud infrastructure offers remote
access via virtualization
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What is one of the key advantages of hardware virtualization in IT infrastructure?
It reduces CPU speed to conserve energy
It limits the number of operating systems that can run on a server
It allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, optimizing resource
use
It eliminates the need for software in IT systems
No, the answer is incorrect.
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It allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, optimizing resource use
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly recommended criterion when selecting hardware
components for IT infrastructure?
Performance
Color of the hardware casing
Energy efficiency
Scalability
No, the answer is incorrect.
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Color of the hardware casing
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What distinguishes a server from a regular computer in the context of business operations?
Servers are used only for gaming and media consumption
Servers operate only during business hours
Servers are designed to handle continuous workloads, manage data, and serve multiple
users simultaneously
Servers cannot store or process data like a regular computer
No, the answer is incorrect.
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Servers are designed to handle continuous workloads, manage data, and serve multiple
users simultaneously
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Which type of server is responsible for translating domain names like
“[Link]” into IP addresses?
Application Server
Mail Server
DNS Server
File Server
No, the answer is incorrect.
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DNS Server
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cloud computing in business operations?
Scalability
Enhanced collaboration
High upfront capital investment
Cost efficiency
No, the answer is incorrect.
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High upfront capital investment
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What type of cloud deployment combines both private and public clouds to offer greater
flexibility?
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
Community Cloud
No, the answer is incorrect.
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Hybrid Cloud
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Which of the following best describes the role of the Perception (Sensing) Layer in IoT
architecture?
It analyzes data and sends it to cloud storage
It provides user interfaces for interacting with smart devices
It connects devices using wireless protocols like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
It gathers data from the physical environment through sensors and actuators.
No, the answer is incorrect.
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It gathers data from the physical environment through sensors and actuators.
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Which of the following is NOT a core principle of blockchain technology?
Immutability
Centralization
Transparency
Security
No, the answer is incorrect.
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Immutability