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Question 33 of 35 for our Microsoft Mock Interview

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Question 33 of 35

How would you explain the cloud to someone with zero internet knowledge?

Technical terms and methods can be confusing to anyone outside of the industry. Some say that if you cannot quickly explain what you do in layman's terms, then you do not understand it well enough. You should be able to explain everything that you do on a level that would make sense to a 12-year-old. Your interviewer is testing to see if you can do this with this question. As you answer, keep your reply brief and try to keep all words that you use easily understandable. If you are in a field where knowledge of cloud computing isn't necessary, your interviewer will still be hoping that you can easily explain it as a staff member representing Microsoft.

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  • 33. How would you explain the cloud to someone with zero internet knowledge?

      How to Answer

      Technical terms and methods can be confusing to anyone outside of the industry. Some say that if you cannot quickly explain what you do in layman's terms, then you do not understand it well enough. You should be able to explain everything that you do on a level that would make sense to a 12-year-old. Your interviewer is testing to see if you can do this with this question. As you answer, keep your reply brief and try to keep all words that you use easily understandable. If you are in a field where knowledge of cloud computing isn't necessary, your interviewer will still be hoping that you can easily explain it as a staff member representing Microsoft.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "If I were to explain cloud computing to someone outside of the industry, I would say that cloud computing is a way to deliver services over the internet. For instance, we use cloud computing when we store photos online, and even when we use different apps on our phone."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "It's funny you ask this question because I just did this over the weekend with a younger cousin. I explained to them that computers once needed boxes to store information, games, and pictures. Over time, as our need for more and more information, games, and pictures increased, the boxes didn't work anymore. I then explained that the cloud worked like electricity being sent through power lines, except that the cloud was connected through the air rather than a line."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Like outsourcing. Take your car to the shop. Wedding, rent chairs, only what I need. I don't need to buy 500 chairs and store them in my garage."

      Amanda's Feedback

      You've provided several examples. However, it would be more impactful to choose one example and expand on it so that a person with little or no IT knowledge would understand the concept of the cloud. Explaining that it's similar to renting an off-site storage unit used to store your physical belongings may be helpful here because the cloud also allows users to buy the amount of space they need based on a monthly rate.

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