1. Which of the following best defines Cloud Computing? a) A decentralized model for delivering computing resources. b) The use of physical servers located on-premises to deliver services. c) A centralized model for delivering computing resources over the internet. d) The use of dedicated hardware resources for data storage. Answer: c) A centralized model for delivering computing resources over the internet. Explanation: Cloud computing provides on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. 2. What is the primary benefit of scalability in cloud computing? a) Cost savings b) Increased security c) Resource optimization d) Elasticity Answer: d) Elasticity Explanation: Scalability in cloud