IBM C1000-142 Exam - Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

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Question #: 28
Topic #: 1

When referring to cloud computing, what does the term cloud mean?

AIt is a metaphor for the internet based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent the telephone network.

BIt refers to the virtual hardware that cloud computing is built on.

CIt is the name of an operating system that is very flexible and easy to use so anyone can design, build, and provide cloud services, such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service

DIt is a metaphor for a data storage service with an ever-growing capacity, like storm clouds.

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Charisse

3 months ago

Storm clouds for data storage? That's a cool way to think about it!

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Xuan

3 months ago

Wait, is it really just a metaphor? Sounds too simple.

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Jules

3 months ago

I agree, it's all about that internet connection!

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Vilma

4 months ago

I thought it was about virtual hardware, not just a metaphor.

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Ben

4 months ago

It's definitely a metaphor for the internet!

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Glenn

4 months ago

I vaguely recall something about the cloud being compared to storm clouds in terms of storage capacity, but I can't remember the exact details.

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Rossana

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought the cloud was more about services like IaaS and PaaS, not just an operating system.

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Tresa

4 months ago

I think I saw a similar question about what cloud computing represents, and I leaned towards it being about virtual hardware.

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Larae

5 months ago

I remember studying that the term "cloud" is often used as a metaphor, but I'm not sure if it's specifically about the internet or something else.

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Zachary

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The cloud could mean different things in the context of cloud computing. I'll have to carefully read through the options and try to eliminate the ones that don't seem quite right.

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Kristofer

5 months ago

I think the answer is A. The cloud is a metaphor for the internet, which makes sense in the context of cloud computing. The other options don't seem to fit as well.

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Virgie

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The cloud could refer to the virtual hardware, but I'm not totally sure. I'll have to think this through a bit more.

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Selma

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is A. The cloud metaphor is commonly used to represent the internet, which is the foundation of cloud computing.

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Hyun

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the details and think through the options.

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Wendell

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details before selecting my answers.

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Phuong

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key concepts of IT governance before answering.

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Rebbecca

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. The key is understanding what exactly gets synchronized in the process.

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Annalee

9 months ago

I bet the exam writer is just trying to see if we're paying attention. The cloud is clearly a metaphor, not an actual operating system!

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Emmett

8 months ago

C) It is the name of an operating system that is very flexible and easy to use so anyone can design, build, and provide cloud services, such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service

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