In very simple terms, the cloud is -

A computer located somewhere else that you utilize in some fashion

What are common uses of AWS RDS?

Keep a catlog of companys inventory.

Store and access customer account information

1.
1) Scalability is the ability of a system to increase AND decrease
in size based on demand.
Correct

Correct answer
False

Explanation
Scalability is the ability to increase in size as demand increases.
Elasticity is term commonly used to describe the ability to both grow
AND shrink based on demand.

2.
2) AWS S3 is a database service.
Correct

Correct answer
False

Explanation
S3 is a storage service.

3.
3) In very simple terms, what is the "cloud"?
Correct
 Correct answer
A computer located somewhere else that you utilize in some fashion.

Explanation
The "cloud" is made up of computers owned by people/organization that
lease usage of those computers to others.

4.
4) AWS is a cloud services provider.
Correct

Correct answer
True

5.
5) A VPC can be described as your own "private section" of
AWS?
Correct

Correct answer
True

6.
6) What are the four primary benefits of using cloud services?
Correct

Correct answer
High availability, fault tolerant, scalability and elasticity.

Explanation
Although cost and speed can be benefits of using cloud services, they
are not always benefits. Sometimes using cloud services can cost more
than using on-premise. High availability, fault tolerant, scalability, and
elasticity are benefits in all circumstances.

7.
7) AWS regions are groupings of AWS data centers and
availability zones that are spread out across the globe.
Correct
 Correct answer
True

8.
8) What are common uses of AWS RDS?
Correct

Correct answer
Store and access customer account information, Keep a catalog of your
company's inventory

Explanation
Web hosting is a common use of EC2, and mass storage is a common
use of S3.

9.
9) What are some of the common features or services offered by
cloud services providers, such as AWS, iCloud, and Dropbox?
(Choose three)
Correct

Correct answer
Storage, Computing Power, Virtualization

Explanation
Cloud services providers offer many features and services that include,
but are lot limited to, storage, computing power, and virtualization.
Internet access is not offered by cloud services providers.

10.
10) What best describes AWS EC2?
Correct

Correct answer
A virtual computer used primarily for its processing power.

Explanation
EC2 is not a database or storage service. Also, on-premise server
computers are not a part of AWS.