18. What are some disadvantages of cloud computing? (Choose all that apply)
- It could potentially cost more
- Use less local storage space
- Not having to manage server hardware
- Becoming dependent on the cloud provider
19. An IT department submits a purchase order to buy a new computer from a vendor. Purchase orders are documents issued by buyers that indicate a purchase they want to make from a seller. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
- Retirement
- Deployment
- Procurement
- Maintenance
20. An IT department uses a pre-used laptop out of their hardware inventory for a new user. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
- Deployment
- Procurement
- Maintenance
- Retirement
21. An employee is leaving the company. Which of these steps are appropriate to take during offboarding? (Choose all that apply)
- Let the employee keep the company laptop
- Remove the user’s access to IT resources
- Ask the user for their logon information
- Wipe the machine for future use
22. Who works in the background to make sure a company’s IT infrastructure is always working and is constantly fighting to prevent IT disasters from happening?
- The CEO
- The janitor
- The regional manager
- The system administrator (or sysadmin)
23. What is a machine that uses services provided by a server called?
- KVM switch
- VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- Client
- Managed hub
24. What is it called when a regular time is set aside to update the company servers at once?
- Scheduled update
- Timed update
- Automatic update
- Batch update
25. A script sets up user accounts and installs software for a machine. Which stage of the hardware lifecycle does this scenario belong to?
- Procurement
- Deployment
- Retirement
- Maintenance
26. Whose responsibility is it to form organizational computer and network policies?
- Board of directors
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Security Officer
- The sysadmin
27. Which are examples of IT infrastructure? (Choose all that apply).
- A company’s workforce
- Computers employees use to access the Internet
- File sharing service for project files
- An organization’s website
Shuffle Q/A 2
28. Of the following, which type of server hardware is the most space-efficient?
- KVM switch
- Rack server
- Tower server
- Blade server
29. Which of these terms describe a facility that stores hundreds, if not thousands, of servers?
- Data center
- KVM switch
- SSH server
- Web server
