AL-604-A Cloud Computing - May 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWith neat Diagram Explain cloud computing Reference model.
   How to answer

   • Define cloud computing reference model and its actors/roles
   • Explain layers/components - service models and management
   • Present neat labelled diagram of reference model
   • Summarize interaction between provider, consumer, broker
2. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate between Grid and cloud computing with suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Define Grid computing and cloud computing
   • Compare on architecture, resource sharing, scalability, pay-per-use with table
   • Give suitable example for each
   • Conclude key differences
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain Different models of deployment in cloud computing.
   How to answer

   • Define deployment model in cloud
   • Explain public, private, hybrid, community models
   • Compare features, ownership, use-cases
   • Give examples of each model
4. 7 Marks
   bDescribe in detail cloud design and implementation using SOA.
   How to answer

   • Define SOA and its principles
   • Explain SOA layers and services for cloud
   • Describe design and implementation steps using SOA
   • State benefits for cloud integration
5. 7 Marks
   aElaborate the various cloud services in cloud computing and how does it differ? Explain.
   How to answer

   • Define IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and other services
   • Elaborate features of each service model
   • Differentiate on control, management, target users
   • Give examples of each service
6. 7 Marks
   bWrite a brief notes on cloud stack with suitable example.
   How to answer

   • Define cloud stack concept
   • Explain layers of cloud stack
   • Give suitable example mapping to service models
   • State significance of stack view
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain the functions and types of Hypervisors with examples and Enlist its applications.
   How to answer

   • Define hypervisor and its function in virtualization
   • Explain Type-1 and Type-2 hypervisors with examples
   • List applications of hypervisors
   • Compare types with diagram
8. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate between SAN and NAS with an example.
   How to answer

   • Define SAN and NAS
   • Differentiate on architecture, access protocol, performance
   • Give example use-case for each
   • Present comparison in tabular form
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the requirements of virtualization platform in implementing cloud? Explain.
   How to answer

   • Define virtualization platform in cloud context
   • List requirements - performance, isolation, security, management
   • Explain each requirement briefly
   • Relate requirements to cloud implementation
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss in detail logical partitioning? Enlist its advantages and disadvantages.
    How to answer

    • Define logical partitioning
    • Discuss mechanism and steps in detail
    • Enlist advantages of logical partitioning
    • Enlist disadvantages/limitations
11. 7 Marks
    aDefine QOS? Enlist the issues of QOS and explain each in brief.
    How to answer

    • Define QoS in cloud context
    • Enlist QoS issues - performance, availability, reliability etc.
    • Explain each issue briefly
    • State need for QoS management
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat are VM security risks in cloud computing? Explain the benefits of virtualization security.
    How to answer

    • Define VM security risks - escape, sprawl, isolation failure
    • Explain major risks in cloud multi-tenancy
    • Explain benefits of virtualization security
    • Suggest mitigation practices
13. 7 Marks
    aHow open Nebula used in cloud computing? Explain in detail.
    How to answer

    • Define OpenNebula and its role as cloud manager
    • Explain architecture and components
    • Describe usage for private/hybrid cloud orchestration
    • Give features and use-case
14. 7 Marks
    bDescribe in detail functionality of OLAP and discuss the operations of OLAP.
    How to answer

    • Define OLAP and its purpose
    • Explain functionality and architecture
    • Discuss OLAP operations - roll-up, drill-down, slice-dice etc.
    • Give example application
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any two:

    1. a)Utility Computing
    2. b)Storage cloud
    3. c)HVM
    4. d)Nimbus
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from given list
    • Define each selected concept
    • Explain key features and cloud relevance
    • Give example/use-case for each