UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Cloud computing means using shared remote resources (servers, storage, applications) on demand over the Internet. Hosting LMS and files in the cloud lets users log in from anywhere without local installation.

Option A:
This describes typical cloud use: remote servers provide applications and storage, accessed via the Internet, scalable and centrally managed.

Option B:
Purely local installation with no networking is the opposite of cloud: no shared online infrastructure or on-demand services.

Option C:
Purely printed notes with no digital component do not use any cloud resources at all.

Option D:
A single offline desktop concentrates everything in one machine and has none of the elasticity or remote access of cloud computing.

Cloud computing provides scalable computing resources over networks without requiring users to manage physical servers. In education, this often appears as web based learning systems and storage services that can be reached from any connected device. The scenario described shows both applications and data residing on remote infrastructure. This is a clear example of academic cloud use.

Option A:
This option correctly reflects the on demand, network based access characteristic of cloud computing. It implies central management, easier collaboration and reduced local maintenance, which are key motivations for universities to adopt cloud services.

Option B:
Storing all data on a personal pen drive is a local and fragile solution. It lacks redundancy, collaboration features and remote accessibility that cloud services offer.

Option C:
Typewriters and filing cabinets represent purely manual processes and do not use shared virtual resources. They are the opposite of cloud based systems.

Option D:
Writing only on chalkboards creates no digital trail and cannot be accessed remotely. It does not exhibit any properties of cloud computing.

Cloud storage services allow users to upload files to remote servers managed by providers and access them from various locations and devices. This model supports collaboration and mobility, as changes made on one device can synchronise to others. It also reduces dependence on local hardware. As such, the term used to describe this type of storage is cloud storage.

Option A:
Option A, optical, storage involves physical discs such as CDs and DVDs and does not inherently support multi device online access.

Option B:
Option B, local, storage refers to devices directly attached to a computer, such as internal hard drives, which lack the anywhere access provided by the internet.

Option C:
Option C is correct because cloud storage is the established term for remote, internet based data storage that can be accessed from multiple devices.

Option D:
Option D, magnetic, storage usually denotes technologies like hard disks and tapes and does not emphasise network based accessibility.