[Knowledge check] Describe the benefits of using cloud services

This module introduces you to the benefits cloud computing can offer you or your organization.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud.

• Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud.

• Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud.

• Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud.

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/describe-benefits-use-cloud-services/

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Choose the best response for each question. Then select Check your answers.

1. Which type of scaling involves adding or removing resources (such as virtual machines or containers) to meet demand?

   A. Vertical scaling

   B. Horizontal scaling

   C. Direct scaling

2. What is characterized as the ability of a system to recover from failures and continue to function?

   A. Reliability

   B. Predictability

   C. Scalability