Cloud Computing (Class 8)

Quick Check

Fill in the blanks.

1. Cloud computing is a technology that uses the Internet to maintain data and is device independent.
2. Cloud computing provides easy access to resources on the Internet.
3. Rapid elasticity in cloud computing allows users to increase or decrease resources.
4. In a public cloud, resources are made available to the public over the Internet.
5. One of the disadvantages of cloud computing is that if there is no Internet connection, you have no access to your data.

Choose True or False for the following statements.

1. Google Drive is a paid online storage service provided by Google. False
2. To access Google Drive, you need to have a Gmail account. True
3. Google Drive allows you to upload files from your computer and access them from any device with an Internet connection. True
4. There is only one way to share files and folders in Google Drive, which is via e-mail. False

Time to Perform

A Fill in the blanks.

1. Cloud refers to the Internet.
2. A private cloud is maintained to be used by a single organization.
3. Google Drive is a free online storage service provided by Google.
4. Google Drive offers 15 GB of free online storage.
5. There are two ways of sharing files and folders on Google Drive: e-mail and link.

B Match the columns.

1. Resource pooling → Resources pooled to serve multiple customers.
2. Rapid elasticity → Increases or decreases resources as per need.
3. Free online storage → Google Drive.
4. Google App Launcher → An icon that allows quick access to Google apps.
5. View → Changes the view either to List View or Grid View service by Google.

C Name the following.

1. A technology that uses the Internet to maintain data and is device independent. Cloud Computing
2. A set of hardware, networks, storage, interfaces and services. Resources
3. A cloud in which resources are made available to the public over the Internet. Public Cloud
4. A private cloud combined together. Community Cloud
5. A combination of private cloud and public cloud. Hybrid Cloud

D Answer the following questions.

1. Explain the characteristics of cloud computing.
   a. The user is charged for the services/resources according to the usage.
   b. The resources are pooled to serve multiple users.
   c. The resources can be increased/decreased according to the needs.
   d. Usage can be measured, and the user is charged accordingly.
2. Explain different types of clouds.
   a. Public Cloud: Resources are publicly available over the Internet.
   b. Private Cloud: Maintained by a single organization.
   c. Community Cloud: Private clouds with common concern are combined together.
   d. Hybrid Cloud: Public Cloud is combined with a Private Cloud.
3. Write the advantages of cloud computing.
   a. Helps in cost savings.
   b. Is reliable.
   c. Provides free storage.
   d. Accessible through different devices.
4. How will you create a folder in Google Drive?
   Click on My Drive drop-down arrow → Select the New Folder option.
   Name the folder and click on the Create button.
5. Write the steps to upload a file on Google Drive.
   Click on My Drive drop-down arrow → Select Upload Files option.
   Select the file to be uploaded Click → Click Open.

Extra Questions

1. The storage capacity of Google Drive can be increased from 100 GB to 30 TB.
2. Google App Launcher allows quick access to Google Apps.
3. By default, Google Drive displays the files in the form of Grid view.
4. Search bar allows the user to search for desired files on Google Drive.
5. Sign out is also called log out.
6. You can share files and folders with others without attaching them using Google Drive. True