How Well Do You Know About DevOps AWS?
A quiz to assess your knowledge and understanding about DevOps AWS
You think you know enough?
Take this quiz to find out.
- 1.
AWS platform was initially launched when?
- A.
July 2002
- B.
November 2004
- C.
July 2003
- D.
March 2006
Correct Answer
A. July 2002Explanation
The correct answer is July 2002. This means that the AWS platform was initially launched in July 2002.Rate this question:
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- 2.
One of the following is not true about AWS
- A.
The AWS technology is implemented at server farms throughout the world
- B.
In June 2014 AWS opened their first temporary Pop-up Loft, in New York city
- C.
Amazon manages, upgrades, and provides industry-standard security to each subscriber's system
- D.
In January 2018, Amazon launched an autoscaling service on AWS
Correct Answer
B. In June 2014 AWS opened their first temporary Pop-up Loft, in New York city -
- 3.
Amazon Web Services’ offerings are accessed over which of the following
- A.
SMTP
- B.
FTP
- C.
XMPP
- D.
HTTP
Correct Answer
D. HTTPExplanation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings are accessed over HTTP. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used for transmitting data over the internet. It is the foundation of any data exchange on the Web and is widely used for accessing websites, APIs, and other online services. AWS, being a cloud computing platform, provides various services such as storage, computing power, databases, and more, which can be accessed by clients using HTTP requests. This allows users to interact with and utilize AWS services through standard web protocols.Rate this question:
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- 4.
As of 2017, AWS owns a dominant 34% of all cloud (Iaas, Paas) over the following competitors except
- A.
IBM
- B.
Apple
- C.
Google.
- D.
Microsoft
Correct Answer
B. AppleExplanation
The correct answer is Apple. The question asks about the competitors that AWS does not own a dominant share of the cloud market compared to. AWS is dominant in the cloud market with a 34% share, but Apple is not one of the competitors that AWS does not have a dominant share over.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Amazon EC2 service, with a team in Cape Town was developed by
- A.
Christoper Brown and Benjamin Black
- B.
Benjamin Black
- C.
Christoper Brown and Pinkham
- D.
Andy Jassy
Correct Answer
C. Christoper Brown and PinkhamExplanation
The correct answer is Christoper Brown and Pinkham. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which states that the Amazon EC2 service was developed by a team in Cape Town. The names mentioned in the options are Christoper Brown, Benjamin Black, and Pinkham. Therefore, the correct answer is Christoper Brown and Pinkham, as they are the only option that includes both names.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Amazon Web Services was officially re-launched on?
- A.
November 2004
- B.
December 2003
- C.
March 2006
- D.
November 2010
Correct Answer
C. March 2006Explanation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) was officially re-launched in March 2006. This suggests that AWS had an initial launch prior to 2006 and was re-launched in that year. It is likely that the re-launch involved significant updates and improvements to the service, possibly expanding its offerings and capabilities.Rate this question:
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- 7.
One of this is untrue about the benefits of auto-scaling
- A.
It can take care of replacing unhealthy instances and therefore protecting somewhat against hardware, network, and application failures
- B.
Autoscaling can help by allowing the company to run less time-sensitive workloads on machines that get freed up by autoscaling during times of low traffic
- C.
Autoscaling can offer greater uptime and more availability in cases where production workloads are variable and unpredictable
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of theseExplanation
All of the statements listed are true about the benefits of auto-scaling.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where is AWS' largest data center cluster located?
- A.
Los Angeles
- B.
Northern Virginia
- C.
Las Vegas
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
B. Northern VirginiaExplanation
Northern Virginia is the correct answer because it is home to AWS' largest data center cluster. This region is known for its high concentration of data centers due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., and its robust infrastructure and connectivity. AWS has established a significant presence in Northern Virginia to cater to the growing demand for cloud services in the area.Rate this question:
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- 9.
AWS was awarded a $600M contract by which of the following security services?
- A.
CIA
- B.
FBI
- C.
NRO
- D.
DIA
Correct Answer
A. CIAExplanation
AWS was awarded a $600M contract by the CIA.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Equivalent remote services under Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud includes the following except
- A.
Rackspace
- B.
Google Compute Engine
- C.
Microsoft Azure
- D.
Google App Engine
Correct Answer
D. Google App EngineExplanation
The question asks for the option that is not included as an equivalent remote service under Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud. Rackspace, Google Compute Engine, and Microsoft Azure are all cloud computing platforms that provide similar services to Amazon EC2. However, Google App Engine is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering, which is different from the infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) model of Amazon EC2. Therefore, Google App Engine is the correct answer as it is not an equivalent remote service under Amazon EC2.Rate this question:
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