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  1. What is persistent storage in cloud computing?
    a. Storage that loses data when power is off
    b. Storage that retains data after power is off
    c. Storage only used temporarily during compute
    d. Storage that only supports databases
    Answer: bgeeksforgeeks+2
  2. Which of the following is a type of persistent storage?
    a. RAM
    b. Cache Memory
    c. SSD
    d. Registers
    Answer: cdatacore+2
  3. What is the primary purpose of persistent storage in cloud computing?
    a. To store data temporarily
    b. To store data permanently
    c. To increase network speed
    d. To perform computation
    Answer: blightbitslabs+2
  4. Which of the following is NOT a persistent storage device?
    a. Hard Disk Drive
    b. Tape Drive
    c. Random Access Memory (RAM)
    d. Solid State Drive
    Answer: cvexxhost+2
  5. In containerized environments, persistent storage provides:
    a. Data available beyond container lifecycle
    b. Temporary data for each run
    c. Only logs for debugging
    d. No data retention after restart
    Answer: anetapp+2
  6. What is the main advantage of using persistent storage in cloud environments?
    a. Reduced latency only
    b. Data survives power cycles and instance terminations
    c. Decreased storage capacity
    d. Slower performance
    Answer: bgeeksforgeeks+2
  7. Which architecture stores data as objects in persistent storage?
    a. Block persistent
    b. File store persistent
    c. Object persistent
    d. Hybrid persistent
    Answer: cfreecodecamp+1
  8. Which of the following is an example of block persistent storage?
    a. Google Cloud Persistent Disk
    b. Dropbox
    c. Amazon S3
    d. Google Docs
    Answer: acloud.google+1
  9. File store persistent architecture uses which system for storing data?
    a. Object relational mapping
    b. File system
    c. Block devices
    d. Main memory
    Answer: bkinsta+2
  10. Persistent storage is also referred to as:
    a. Volatile storage
    b. Non-volatile storage
    c. Ephemeral storage
    d. Dynamic storage
    Answer: bsynopsys+2
  11. What method of provisioning allows persistent storage to be created on demand in Kubernetes?
    a. Manual mapping
    b. Static provisioning
    c. Dynamic provisioning
    d. No provisioning required
    Answer: cportworx+1
  12. Which of the following would be considered persistent storage in cloud environments?
    a. CPU cache
    b. HDD
    c. Register memory
    d. GPU VRAM
    Answer: bkinsta+2
  13. What is the difference between ephemeral and persistent storage?
    a. Ephemeral is permanent; persistent is temporary
    b. Ephemeral loses data after instance termination; persistent retains data
    c. Both retain data after shutdown
    d. Ephemeral is more expensive
    Answer: bredhat+1
  14. Which type of cloud workload especially requires persistent storage?
    a. Stateless web servers
    b. Databases
    c. Firewall appliances
    d. CDN edge caches
    Answer: blightbitslabs+1
  15. In object persistent architecture, ORM stands for:
    a. Object Rapid Mapping
    b. Object Relational Mapping
    c. Object Repository Management
    d. Object Redundancy Method
    Answer: bgeeksforgeeks
  16. Why is persistent storage critical for data infrastructure management?
    a. Enables automation and management of data lifecycles
    b. Reduces network load only
    c. Eliminates the need for virtualization
    d. Prevents cyberattacks
    Answer: alightbitslabs+1
  17. Which storage type is often used for storing large files as blocks in the cloud?
    a. File store
    b. Object store
    c. Block store
    d. Metadata store
    Answer: cfreecodecamp+2
  18. Which device is NOT commonly used for persistent storage?
    a. SSD
    b. HDD
    c. Tape
    d. CPU Register
    Answer: dvexxhost+2
  19. Which advantage is directly associated with persistent storage?
    a. Inferior security
    b. Portability across cloud environments
    c. Automatic data deletion after session
    d. Incompatibility with redundancy
    Answer: bkinsta+1
  20. What is a common use case for persistent storage in the cloud?
    a. Temporary scratch space for computations
    b. Saving operating system logs only
    c. Retaining user data for databases and apps
    d. Holding encryption keys in volatile memory
    Answer: cdatacore+2
  21. Which storage format in the cloud supports storing data as key-value pairs?
    a. Block storage
    b. File storage
    c. Object storage
    d. Virtual storage
    Answer: cfreecodecamp+1
  22. Which is NOT a benefit of persistent storage?
    a. Security features like encryption
    b. Guaranteed data retention after power loss
    c. Immediate data loss after service interruption
    d. Flexibility in storage interfaces
    Answer: cnetapp+1
  23. Which method allows applications to claim and use persistent storage resources in Kubernetes?
    a. PersistentVolumeClaim
    b. Storage Mapping
    c. Compute Volume Attachment
    d. Direct Mounts Only
    Answer: aportworx+1
  24. In cloud-native environments, persistent storage is most vital for:
    a. Stateless compute instances
    b. Stateful application components
    c. Network traffic routing
    d. Serverless functions
    Answer: bnetapp+1
  25. Which media is typically NOT used as persistent storage?
    a. Optical disks
    b. Hard Drives
    c. RAM
    d. Magnetic tapes
    Answer: cvexxhost+1
  26. Why is persistent storage considered efficient in the cloud?
    a. Requires application rewrites during migration
    b. Supports on-demand scaling without disruption
    c. Only supports single cloud provider
    d. Inflexible resource allocation
    Answer: blightbitslabs+1
  27. In persistent storage architecture, which format is best for applications needing frequent file retrieval?
    a. Object storage
    b. Block storage
    c. File store
    d. Volume cache
    Answer: cgeeksforgeeks+1
  28. Persistent storage in edge computing helps by:
    a. Discarding all local data after sync
    b. Capturing and retaining local data until sync
    c. Only enabling live data streaming
    d. Increasing latency
    Answer: bdatacore
  29. Which major storage type is often used for multi-tenant access and machine learning workloads in cloud environments?
    a. Persistent file storage
    b. CubeFS object storage
    c. Virtual persistent cache
    d. Dedicated register storage
    Answer: bcloudnativenow
  30. Which statement is TRUE about persistent volumes (PVs) in Kubernetes?
    a. PVs are tied to the lifecycle of a pod
    b. PVs can persist data beyond the life of any single pod
    c. PVs require manual deprovisioning for reuse
    d. PVs can only support block storage
    Answer: bportworx+1
  31. Migrating traditional applications to the cloud often needs:
    a. No changes to storage types
    b. Adoption of persistent storage solutions
    c. Use of only temporary storage
    d. Complete rewrite of application logic
    Answer: bgeeksforgeeks+1
  32. Which benefit is most closely linked to cost-effectiveness of persistent storage?
    a. High upfront hardware investment
    b. On-demand resource scaling and pay usage
    c. Inflexible storage allocation
    d. Expensive and manual capacity upgrades
    Answer: bnetapp+1
  33. In the context of containers, why is persistent storage necessary?
    a. Containers are always stateful by default
    b. Containers are ephemeral and lose all data on destruction
    c. Containers can write only to cloud databases
    d. Containers maintain backup automatically
    Answer: bvexxhost+2
  34. Which storage network allows block-level access for high speed cloud storage?
    a. Content Delivery Network
    b. Storage Area Network (SAN)
    c. Metropolitan Area Network
    d. Private WAN
    Answer: bkinsta+1
  35. Which feature of persistent storage allows seamless application migration between clouds?
    a. Portability
    b. Lock-in
    c. Manual export/import
    d. Inflexibility
    Answer: alightbitslabs
  36. What is a disadvantage of non-persistent storage compared to persistent storage?
    a. Reduced network speed
    b. Loss of data after instance shutdown or power loss
    c. Increased cost per GB
    d. Better security
    Answer: bnetapp+2
  37. What is the role of PersistentVolumeClaims (PVCs) in Kubernetes storage?
    a. Define volume access policies
    b. Serve as claims for PV resources
    c. Provide compute resources
    d. Configure application logs
    Answer: bportworx+1
  38. Which CNCF project provides open-source distributed block storage for Kubernetes?
    a. Longhorn
    b. MinIO
    c. Ceph
    d. OpenFaaS
    Answer: acloudnativenow
  39. Tape-based storage is an example of:
    a. Non-volatile, persistent storage
    b. High-speed volatile storage
    c. Hardware-only memory
    d. Temporary storage
    Answer: avexxhost+2
  40. Which cloud provider service is classified as persistent disk storage?
    a. Google Cloud Persistent Disk
    b. AWS Lambda storage
    c. Azure Blob Temporary
    d. AWS EC2 Instance Store
    Answer: acloud.google
  41. Which protocol is commonly used for network-attached persistent storage?
    a. NFS (Network File System)
    b. FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
    c. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
    d. SSH (Secure Shell)
    Answer: afreecodecamp+1
  42. What is a main function of object storage in persistent architectures?
    a. Storing data as files on volumes
    b. Storing unstructured data as key-value pairs
    c. Acting as temporary cache memory
    d. Providing direct access to CPU registers
    Answer: bfreecodecamp+1
  43. Why do enterprise workloads need persistent storage?
    a. For temporary cache only
    b. To retain and recover critical application data
    c. For logging network traffic
    d. To isolate compute from storage
    Answer: bdatacore+1
  44. Which of these is true regarding persistent storage and scalability?
    a. Persistent storage cannot be scaled
    b. Persistent storage allows elastic scaling as needed
    c. Persistent storage requires shutting down services to scale
    d. Persistent storage cannot operate in hybrid clouds
    Answer: blightbitslabs+1
  45. The primary difference between PersistentVolume (PV) and PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) is:
    a. PV provides the resource, PVC requests it
    b. PVC provides the resource, PV requests it
    c. Both are identical
    d. Only PV is required for persistent storage
    Answer: aportworx+1
  46. Which is an example of file-based persistent storage in cloud computing?
    a. Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)
    b. Google Cloud Object Storage
    c. AWS Lambda Ephemeral Disk
    d. Azure Table Storage
    Answer: akinsta+1
  47. How does persistent storage contribute to data integrity?
    a. Discards data upon power loss
    b. Provides mechanisms for backup, snapshots, and restore
    c. Only works for non-critical workloads
    d. Requires daily manual intervention
    Answer: bdatacore+1
  48. What kind of data would most likely require persistent storage on cloud?
    a. Transaction records for a banking app
    b. Temporary image cache for a website
    c. Web server runtime logs
    d. Operating system build files
    Answer: adatacore+1
  49. Which persistent storage type best fits for scalable object stores?
    a. File store
    b. Block store
    c. Object store
    d. Cache
    Answer: ccloudnativenow+2
  50. Why is persistent storage considered essential in hybrid and multi-cloud deployments?
    a. Guarantees computational speed
    b. Ensures data portability and consistency across environments
    c. Forces app rewrites for migration
    d. Requires manual media transfer
    Answer: blightbitslabs+1

 

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