16. Which cloud service model provides a cloud environment to execute individual functions in response to events?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)
17. What is the primary advantage of cloud computing over traditional on-premises data centers?
A) Higher data security and privacy
B) Lower total cost of ownership (TCO)
C) Greater physical control over hardware
D) Improved scalability of hardware resources
18. Which cloud computing characteristic allows users to request and manage resources automatically without human intervention?
A) Elasticity
B) On-demand self-service
C) Broad network access
D) Resource pooling
19. Which cloud deployment model is dedicated to a single organization and managed internally or by a third party?
A) Public Cloud
B) Private Cloud
C) Hybrid Cloud
D) Community Cloud
20. Which cloud service model allows users to deploy and manage their own applications and data on cloud infrastructure?
A) Software as a Service (SaaS)
B) Platform as a Service (PaaS)
C) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
D) Function as a Service (FaaS)