Section A

Knowledge$-$based Question$($s$)30$ Marks

Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ What is cloud computing? $(2$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ What are the main service models of cloud computing? $(3$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3$ How does Microsoft Azure fit into the cloud computing landscape? $(2$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}4$ What is virtualization in the context of cloud computing? $(2$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}5$ What is the difference between public, private, and hybrid clouds? $(6$ Marks$)$

$[$Total $=15$ Marks$]$

Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ List and explain three $(3)$ benefits of using cloud computing. $(6$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ How does Microsoft Azure contribute to the concept of Disaster Recovery in cloud computing? $(2$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ How does scalability differ from elasticity in cloud computing? $(4$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}4$ Why is a pay$-$as$-$you$-$go model advantageous for businesses using cloud computing? $(3$ Marks$)$

$[$Total $=15$ Marks$]$