Question Bank

Subject: Cloud Computing Sub Code: PCC-CSE0303

1. Short Questions 2 marks each.
Remembering
1. Define cloud computing in your own words.
2. List the key characteristics of cloud computing.
3. Define Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) in the context of cloud computing.
4. List the different types of virtualizations.
5. Identify the main features of REST in a service-oriented system.
6. List the three main cloud deployment models and provide an example of each.
7. Define IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in the context of cloud services.
8. Define Inter Cloud Resource Management in the context of cloud computing.
9. List the key methods of resource provisioning in cloud environments.
10. Define Hadoop and its role in cloud computing.
11. List the four levels of federation in the cloud.
Understanding
12. Explain the concept of elasticity in cloud computing with an example.
13. Describe the principle of on-demand provisioning in cloud environments.
14. Explain the Publish-Subscribe Model in web services with an example.
15. Describe the concept of virtualization and its importance in cloud computing.
16. Summarize how virtualization supports disaster recovery.
17. Explain the key components of the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture.
18. Describe the advantages of using cloud storage over traditional on-premises storage.
19. Explain the concept of the global exchange of cloud resources and its significance.
20. Describe the main challenges associated with cloud security.
21. Explain the concept of MapReduce and its significance in handling big data.
22. Describe the purpose of Google App Engine and its programming environment.
Applying
23. Illustrate how parallel and distributed computing support cloud computing systems.
24. Apply the concept of elasticity to explain how a cloud service adapts to workload
fluctuations.
 25. Demonstrate the role of virtualization in the efficient use of CPU resources.
26. Apply the Publish-Subscribe Model to describe how a news alert system works in a
cloud environment.
27. Demonstrate how a business could use Storage-as-a-Service to manage its data more
effectively.
28. Demonstrate how Identity and Access Management (IAM) can enhance security in a
cloud-based application.
29. Apply security standards to ensure compliance in a SaaS deployment.
30. Demonstrate how Virtual Box can be used to create a virtualized environment for
cloud applications.
31. Apply OpenStack to set up a private cloud infrastructure.
Analyzing
32. Differentiate between parallel computing and distributed computing in the context of
cloud computing.
33. Analyze how the evolution of cloud computing has impacted traditional IT
infrastructure.
34. Compare the various implementation levels of virtualization and their use cases.
35. Compare Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds in terms of cost, security, and scalability.
36. Analyze the architectural challenges in designing a layered cloud architecture.
37. Demonstrate how Identity and Access Management (IAM) can enhance security in a
cloud-based application.
38. Apply security standards to ensure compliance in a SaaS deployment.
39. Compare Google App Engine and OpenStack in terms of their use cases and features.
40. Analyze the role of federated services in enabling interoperability between multiple
cloud providers.

2. Medium Questions 5 marks each.

Remembering
1. Describe the key characteristics of cloud computing and how they differentiate it from
traditional computing models.
2. List and describe the types of virtualizations and provide examples of their use in
cloud computing.
3. List the components of the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture and
describe their roles.
Understanding
4. Explain the evolution of cloud computing from earlier computing paradigms,
emphasizing the role of parallel and distributed computing principles.
5. Explain the Publish-Subscribe Model in web services and its advantages for
distributed systems.
6. Describe the basics of virtualization and its role in disaster recovery scenarios.
7. Explain the differences between Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud deployment models
with real-world examples.
8. Describe the advantages of Cloud Storage and how it benefits businesses.
9. Explain the concept of Inter Cloud Resource Management and its significance for
distributed cloud environments.
10. Describe the key security challenges associated with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
Applying
11. Illustrate the concept of elasticity in the cloud by providing a real-world example of
its application in business operations.
12. Apply the concept of on-demand provisioning to design a scalable solution for a
startup's IT infrastructure.
13. Demonstrate how REST principles are applied in Service-Oriented Architecture
(SOA) to create scalable systems.
14. Apply virtualization tools and mechanisms to optimize the performance of a cloud-
based application.
15. Demonstrate how IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS can be integrated into a company's IT
strategy, providing examples for each.
16. Apply Storage-as-a-Service to design a solution for a startup with limited
infrastructure.
17. Demonstrate how Identity and Access Management (IAM) can be applied to enhance
data security in a multi-cloud environment.
Analyzing
18. Analyze how the underlying principles of parallel and distributed computing
contribute to the scalability and efficiency of cloud computing.
19. Differentiate between elasticity and on-demand provisioning in cloud computing,
providing examples of scenarios where each is most effective.
20. Analyze the implementation levels of virtualization and their impact on resource
utilization in cloud environments.
21. Compare the virtualization of CPU, memory, and I/O devices, highlighting their
distinct challenges and benefits.
 22. Analyze the architectural design challenges of layered cloud architectures and their
impact on scalability and security.
23. Compare Virtual Machine Security measures with traditional physical server security
practices.
24. Analyze the role of security governance in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance
in cloud environments.

3. Long Questions 10 marks each.

Remembering
1. Define cloud computing and list its key characteristics. Describe how these
characteristics differentiate cloud computing from traditional IT models.
2. Define Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and describe its key principles. How
does SOA enable the creation of scalable and modular systems?
3. Define the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture and list its key
components. Explain the role of each component in cloud computing.
4. Define Inter Cloud Resource Management and list the different resource provisioning
methods. Explain how each method helps optimize cloud resource usage.
Understanding
5. Explain the evolution of cloud computing, starting from earlier computing models to
the present, highlighting the role of parallel and distributed computing principles.
6. Explain how the REST architecture works in a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and its advantages over traditional SOAP-based web services.
7. Explain the differences between Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of each model for businesses and organizations.
8. Explain the concept of global exchange of cloud resources and discuss how it can
enhance the flexibility and scalability of cloud services across different regions and
providers.
Applying
9. Illustrate the concept of elasticity in cloud computing with a real-world example. How
does elasticity improve resource management and cost efficiency for cloud service
providers?
10. Illustrate the Publish-Subscribe model with a practical example in the context of web
services. How can this model be used to improve the scalability and efficiency of
distributed systems?
11. Illustrate how IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS can be integrated in a hybrid cloud environment
to optimize resource utilization and improve business operations. Provide an example
scenario for each.
 12. Apply security governance practices to design a secure multi-cloud environment for a
financial institution. Discuss how IAM, security standards, and virtual machine
security can be integrated into your design.
Analyzing
13. Analyze the underlying principles of parallel and distributed computing in cloud
environments. How do these principles contribute to scalability, fault tolerance, and
performance optimization?
14. Analyze the different types of virtualizations (e.g., hardware, software, network) and
their roles in cloud computing. How do these types of virtualization impact resource
utilization and system performance?
15. Analyze the architectural design challenges in cloud computing, particularly in terms
of scalability, security, and cost efficiency. How do these challenges affect cloud
adoption?
16. Analyze the key cloud security challenges organizations face when adopting
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. How can businesses mitigate these risks to
ensure data integrity and privacy?