# [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/](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
    
    **<mark>B. Horizontal scaling</mark>**
    
    C. Direct scaling
    
2. What is characterized as the ability of a system to recover from failures and continue to function?
    
    **<mark>A. Reliability</mark>**
    
    B. Predictability
    
    C. Scalability
    

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