CompTIA ® Cloud Essentials+Exam
Prep 2022
1. Which of the following statements correctly explains the benefit of cloud
computing?
A. Cloud computing delivers a wide range of services.
B. Cloud computing is procured by the IT department.
C. Cloud computing delivers IT capacity on demand.
D. Cloud computing delivers IT capabilities that scale with demand
ANS - D. Whether private or public cloud, IT services are delivered over a network
and are quickly provisioned and deprovisioned as needed.
Explanation: A, B, and C are incorrect. Although there are many cloud offerings,
stating that cloud computing delivers a wide range of services is too ambiguous. The
IT department might provide support for or be consulted to evaluate cloud solutions,
but the IT department would not procure the cloud solution. Computing infrastructure
such as storage capacity can be increased in a cloud, but it is the IT capabilities
(beyond just capacity) that make cloud solutions so compelling.
2. It is easy to exchange small text messages through Twitter. What is this an
example of?
A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. SaaS
D. None of the above
ANS - C. Software as a Service is defined as productivity software, such as email or
word processing or, in this case, Twitter, that is delivered over a network and
available any time using any device.
Explanation: A, B, and D are incorrect. Infrastructure as a Service is rapidly
scalable; it makes virtual servers, storage, backup, and similar computing
infrastructure available over a network. Platform as a Service is used by developers;
virtual machines, databases, and reusable software libraries make software
development and testing quick and efficient
3. Which of the following statements best defines virtualization?
A. Virtualization is a method to organize servers in a more efficient manner.
B. Virtualization is a set of techniques for hiding software resources behind hardware
abstractions.
C. Virtualization is a method to structure data in a more efficient manner.
, D. Virtualization is a set of techniques for hiding hardware resources behind software
abstractions.
ANS - D. Virtualization masks hardware resources so that each running virtual
machine appears to have its own hardware.
Explanation: A, B, and C are incorrect. Organizing servers and data do not define
the purpose of virtualization; they are both possible without virtualization.
Virtualization hides hardware resources behind software abstractions, not the other
way around.
4. When provisioning new virtual servers, which of the following must be done?
(Choose two.)
A. Specify cloud backup options for the virtual server.
B. Specify the maximum server log file size.
C. Specify user credentials to use with the virtual server.
D. Specify the amount of RAM the virtual server will use.
ANS - C and D. You must specify user credentials used with the new virtual server,
and you must specify how much RAM the virtual machine will use.
Explanation: A and B are incorrect. Virtual servers do not have to use a cloud
backup solution or any backup solution at all. The maximum server log file size is
configured within the operating system and is not required when provisioning new
virtual servers.
5. Which definition applies to time-sharing?
A. Individuals using computing resources at different times
B. Individuals using computing resources simultaneously within isolated computing
sessions
C. Individuals using the same virtual servers simultaneously in the cloud
D. Individuals using computing resources simultaneously within a shared computing
session
ANS - B. Users could share expensive computing equipment at the same time by
having their own isolated computing sessions.
Explanation: A, C, and D are incorrect. Time-sharing means people share
computing hardware by having their own sessions at the same time. Virtual
machines and shared user sessions are not related to this.
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding cloud services? (Choose
two.)
A. Cloud services use a "pay-as-you-go" payment scheme.
B. Cloud services are always less expensive than in-house hosted solutions.
C. Cloud data storage is less secure than storing data locally.
D. Cloud services can be provisioned quickly.
ANS - A and D. Instead of purchasing hardware and software, you purchase only the
cloud IT solutions you use on an ongoing basis. Provisioning new cloud IT services,
Prep 2022
1. Which of the following statements correctly explains the benefit of cloud
computing?
A. Cloud computing delivers a wide range of services.
B. Cloud computing is procured by the IT department.
C. Cloud computing delivers IT capacity on demand.
D. Cloud computing delivers IT capabilities that scale with demand
ANS - D. Whether private or public cloud, IT services are delivered over a network
and are quickly provisioned and deprovisioned as needed.
Explanation: A, B, and C are incorrect. Although there are many cloud offerings,
stating that cloud computing delivers a wide range of services is too ambiguous. The
IT department might provide support for or be consulted to evaluate cloud solutions,
but the IT department would not procure the cloud solution. Computing infrastructure
such as storage capacity can be increased in a cloud, but it is the IT capabilities
(beyond just capacity) that make cloud solutions so compelling.
2. It is easy to exchange small text messages through Twitter. What is this an
example of?
A. IaaS
B. PaaS
C. SaaS
D. None of the above
ANS - C. Software as a Service is defined as productivity software, such as email or
word processing or, in this case, Twitter, that is delivered over a network and
available any time using any device.
Explanation: A, B, and D are incorrect. Infrastructure as a Service is rapidly
scalable; it makes virtual servers, storage, backup, and similar computing
infrastructure available over a network. Platform as a Service is used by developers;
virtual machines, databases, and reusable software libraries make software
development and testing quick and efficient
3. Which of the following statements best defines virtualization?
A. Virtualization is a method to organize servers in a more efficient manner.
B. Virtualization is a set of techniques for hiding software resources behind hardware
abstractions.
C. Virtualization is a method to structure data in a more efficient manner.
, D. Virtualization is a set of techniques for hiding hardware resources behind software
abstractions.
ANS - D. Virtualization masks hardware resources so that each running virtual
machine appears to have its own hardware.
Explanation: A, B, and C are incorrect. Organizing servers and data do not define
the purpose of virtualization; they are both possible without virtualization.
Virtualization hides hardware resources behind software abstractions, not the other
way around.
4. When provisioning new virtual servers, which of the following must be done?
(Choose two.)
A. Specify cloud backup options for the virtual server.
B. Specify the maximum server log file size.
C. Specify user credentials to use with the virtual server.
D. Specify the amount of RAM the virtual server will use.
ANS - C and D. You must specify user credentials used with the new virtual server,
and you must specify how much RAM the virtual machine will use.
Explanation: A and B are incorrect. Virtual servers do not have to use a cloud
backup solution or any backup solution at all. The maximum server log file size is
configured within the operating system and is not required when provisioning new
virtual servers.
5. Which definition applies to time-sharing?
A. Individuals using computing resources at different times
B. Individuals using computing resources simultaneously within isolated computing
sessions
C. Individuals using the same virtual servers simultaneously in the cloud
D. Individuals using computing resources simultaneously within a shared computing
session
ANS - B. Users could share expensive computing equipment at the same time by
having their own isolated computing sessions.
Explanation: A, C, and D are incorrect. Time-sharing means people share
computing hardware by having their own sessions at the same time. Virtual
machines and shared user sessions are not related to this.
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding cloud services? (Choose
two.)
A. Cloud services use a "pay-as-you-go" payment scheme.
B. Cloud services are always less expensive than in-house hosted solutions.
C. Cloud data storage is less secure than storing data locally.
D. Cloud services can be provisioned quickly.
ANS - A and D. Instead of purchasing hardware and software, you purchase only the
cloud IT solutions you use on an ongoing basis. Provisioning new cloud IT services,
