1. Question 1

What is meant by the expression “The server is down”?

❌ The server is running normally
✅ The server is not running or unreachable
❌ The server has malware

Explanation:
“Down” means the server cannot respond or be accessed.

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2. Question 2

Which of the following are means of storing information? (Select all that apply)

❌ Application Server
✅ Database Server
✅ SSD (Solid State Drives)

Explanation:
Databases and SSDs store data; application servers run applications, not store data.

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3. Question 3

Which of the following are desirable backup characteristics? (Select all that apply)

✅ Availability
✅ Durability
❌ Transparency

Explanation:
Backups must be accessible and resilient. Transparency isn’t a required property.

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4. Question 4

Mitigating steps to protect data from shutdowns or failures? (Select all that apply)

✅ Replication
✅ Daily Backups
❌ Password protection

Explanation:
Replication & backups reduce data loss; password protection does not mitigate shutdown failures.

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5. Question 5

Location is a key distinction between cloud and traditional computing.

✅ True
❌ False

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6. Question 6

Cloud computing is more scalable than traditional commercial computing.

✅ True
❌ False

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7. Question 7

Zero Standing Access is an example of reducing access.

✅ True
❌ False

Explanation:
Zero standing access = no one gets permanent access unless needed.

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8. Question 8

Updating existing code for security or performance is called:

❌ A reboot
✅ An update
❌ A workaround

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9. Question 9

Patches alter large amounts of code.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Patches typically change only small portions of code.

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10. Question 10

Maintenance forced because an application stops working or errors:

✅ Corrective maintenance
❌ Predictive
❌ Routine

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🧾 Summary Table

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