Knowledge Check

Question 1

What are the benefits of cloud computing for corporate sustainability?

Reduces energy consumption per workload compared to traditional data centers

Supports the growth of the green energy sector by using renewable energy sources

Increases reliance on physical infrastructure

Facilitates remote work, reducing commuting-related greenhouse gas emissions

Question 2

How does cloud computing contribute to resource optimization?

Enables businesses only to use the resources they need

Leads to a higher rate of physical hardware procurement

Reduces wasteful spending on idle IT resources

Helps avoid over-provisioning and under-utilizing physical hardware

Question 3

How does cloud computing impact remote work and contribute to environmental sustainability?

Facilitates remote work by providing access to data and applications from anywhere

Increases the need for physical office space

Reduces commuting, lowering carbon emissions related to transport

Helps reduce the need for business travel through virtual collaboration

Final Quiz