Cloud Computing Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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There is no cloud. There is a warehouse somewhere with a very good air conditioner, and your files are in it. LATENCY is the honest word in this grid — the small, unavoidable delay of asking a question of a machine two thousand miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What does latency measure?
The delay between sending a request and getting an answer, which distance alone guarantees you can never eliminate.
What is scaling?
Adding capacity as demand rises, which is the main thing you are paying a provider to do on your behalf.
Is this cloud computing word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.