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BTECH
(SEM V) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
CLOUD COMPUTING
TIME: 3 HRS M.MARKS: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
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a. Define cloud computing and provide a brief overview of its key 2 1
characteristics.
b. Explain does elasticity contribute to cost optimization in cloud 2 1
environments.
c. Explain the significance of service-oriented architecture in cloud 2 2
computing.
d. Describe REST (Representational State Transfer) in the context of web 2 2
services.
e. Illustrate the role of hypervisor in virtualization. 2 3
f. Discuss the advantages of using cloud storage over traditional on- 2 3
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premises storage solutions.
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g. Explain autoscaling in cloud services. 2 4
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h. Differentiate between monolithic and microservices. 2 4
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i. Define OpenStack and explain its significance in cloud computing. 2 5
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j. Explain the Google App Engine. 2 5
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SECTION B
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2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
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a. Discuss the underlying principles of Parallel Computing. How does it 10 1
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contribute to the performance of cloud applications?
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b. Explain the virtualization of CPU in cloud computing. How does it 10 2
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enable multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical processor?
c. Discuss the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture. What are 10 3
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its key components?
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d. Discuss the importance of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in 10 4
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cloud security. How does IAM help manage user permissions and access
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control?
e. What is MapReduce, and how does it contribute to the processing of big 10 5
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data in Hadoop?
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SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a. Explain the concept of on-demand provisioning. How does it enhance 10
the scalability of cloud resources?
b. Explain the importance of Distributed Computing in the context of cloud 10
systems. Also list the essential characteristics of cloud computing as
defined by NIST.
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4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a. Discuss the key virtualization structures, such as full virtualization and 10 2
paravirtualization. How do they impact system performance and
efficiency?
b. Explain how virtualization supports disaster recovery in cloud 10 2
computing. What role does it play in ensuring business continuity?
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a. Differentiate between public, private, and hybrid clouds. In what 10 3
scenarios would an organization choose one over the other?
b. Explain the features and functionalities of Amazon S3 (Simple Storage 10 3
Service). How does it support scalable and secure storage in the cloud?
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6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
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a. Explain the role of security standards in cloud computing. What are 10 4
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some widely adopted security standards in the industry?
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b. Discuss the methods of Resource Provisioning in cloud environments. 10 4
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How do on-demand and reserved instances differ in provisioning?
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7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
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a. Define Hadoop and explain its role in distributed computing. How does 10 5
it handle large-scale data processing?
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b. Describe Virtual Box and its use in virtualization. How does it facilitate 10 5
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the deployment of virtual machines?
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