Question

section 3: short answer
instructions: answer the questions in 1–2 sentences.

1. what does “scalability” mean in cloud computing?
2. why is cloud computing useful for businesses and schools?

section 4: true or false
instructions: write t for true or f for false.

1. ___ cloud computing requires you to install software from a cd.
2. ___ cloud services can automatically back up your data.
3. ___ you can only access cloud data from one device.
4. ___ cloud computing helps reduce hardware costs.

section 5: reflection
instructions: reflect on your own experience.
have you ever used cloud computing (e.g., google docs, icloud, onedrive)? describe how it helped you work or store information.

Explanation:

Section 3: Short Answer

1. Brief Explanations: In cloud computing, scalability means the ability of a cloud system to adjust its resources (like storage, computing power) up or down to meet changing user demands, such as handling more or fewer users or data volume.

**: (Example) I have used Google Docs (a cloud computing service). It helped me work by allowing me to access and edit my documents from any device with internet, and also enabled real - time collaboration with my classmates on group projects, and it automatically saved my work so I never lost progress.

Answer:

**: In cloud computing, "scalability" refers to the ability of a cloud system to adjust its resources (e.g., storage, computing power) to meet changing user demands, like handling more or fewer users/data.

1. Brief Explanations: Cloud computing is useful for businesses and schools as it allows flexible access to data and applications from any device with internet, reduces hardware/software costs, and enables easy collaboration and data backup.