Answers And Rationales.
ISTM 210 Exam 4 – Questions 1–30
Question 1
Which of the following best defines cloud computing?
A. Delivery of computing services like servers, storage, and software over the Internet
B. Using local desktop software only
C. Installing antivirus programs offline
D. Printing spreadsheets
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Cloud computing allows on-demand access to IT resources without physical infrastructure.
Question 2
Which cloud model provides software applications over the Internet?
A. SaaS
B. IaaS
C. PaaS
D. DaaS
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
SaaS (Software as a Service) enables users to run applications online without local installation.
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of IaaS?
A. Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2
B. Microsoft Office 365
,C. Google App Engine
D. Dropbox
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
IaaS provides virtualized servers, storage, and networking resources.
Question 4
Which cloud service model provides a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy
applications?
A. PaaS
B. SaaS
C. IaaS
D. DaaS
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
PaaS offers development tools and infrastructure while abstracting hardware management.
Question 5
Which of the following is a primary feature of hybrid cloud?
A. Combines public and private cloud resources
B. Only uses local servers
C. Only uses SaaS applications
D. Mobile apps only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Hybrid clouds balance security, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Question 6
Which of the following best describes Business Intelligence (BI)?
A. Process of analyzing data to support better decision-making
B. Printing reports
C. Encrypting emails
D. Monitoring social media only
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
BI converts raw data into actionable insights through analytics and visualization.
, Question 7
Which of the following is an example of a BI tool?
A. Tableau
B. Microsoft Word
C. Photoshop
D. Zoom
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
BI tools help visualize data, track trends, and support strategic decisions.
Question 8
Which of the following best describes Decision Support Systems (DSS)?
A. Helps semi-structured or unstructured decision-making
B. Encrypts emails
C. Formats spreadsheets
D. Monitors printers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
DSS provides models, analytics, and data to help managers make informed decisions.
Question 9
Which of the following describes ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)?
A. Process of moving and transforming data into a data warehouse
B. Encrypting emails
C. Printing invoices
D. Monitoring printers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
ETL ensures data is cleaned, transformed, and loaded correctly for analysis.
Question 10
Which type of analytics predicts future trends based on historical data?
A. Predictive analytics
B. Descriptive analytics