IT-702-B Cloud Computing - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aElaborate the term "Software as a Service" related to cloud computing.
   How to answer

   • Define Software as a Service (SaaS) as cloud delivery model
   • Explain characteristics: on-demand, multi-tenant, browser access, no client installation
   • Describe SaaS architecture and examples
   • Explain benefits and role in cloud stack vs PaaS/IaaS
2. 7 Marks
   bGive the drawbacks of Cloud Computing paradigm.
   How to answer

   • Define cloud computing paradigm briefly
   • List drawbacks: security, downtime, vendor lock-in, limited control
   • Explain performance and compliance issues
   • Conclude with impact on adoption
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain how to attain QoS by managing cloud.
   How to answer

   • Define QoS in cloud context
   • Explain cloud management aspects: resource provisioning, SLA, monitoring
   • Describe load balancing, elasticity and performance tuning
   • Explain how management ensures QoS guarantees
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat are the pros and cons of SaaS?
   How to answer

   • Define SaaS briefly
   • List pros: cost, accessibility, maintenance, scalability
   • List cons: security, customization limits, dependency
   • Compare pros vs cons for conclusion
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the suitable conditions of PaaS? Discuss briefly.
   How to answer

   • Define Platform as a Service (PaaS)
   • List suitable conditions: app development, collaboration, agile scenarios
   • Explain when PaaS is preferred over IaaS/SaaS
   • Give examples of PaaS use cases
6. 7 Marks
   bWhat is virtual desktop infrastructure? Explain with diagram.
   How to answer

   • Define virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
   • Explain architecture: hypervisor, connection broker, desktop pools
   • Draw labelled diagram of VDI
   • Explain benefits and use cases
7. 7 Marks
   aHow does an unauthorized access can be detected by the help of virtualization techniques?
   How to answer

   • Define unauthorized access and virtualization monitoring
   • Explain VM isolation, logging and introspection techniques
   • Describe intrusion detection via virtualization layer
   • Explain detection workflow and response
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss logical partitioning-LPAR.
   How to answer

   • Define logical partitioning and LPAR
   • Explain LPAR architecture and resource allocation
   • Describe types and management of LPARs
   • Give uses in virtualization/mainframes
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the different techniques used for implementation hardware virtualization? Explain them in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define hardware virtualization
   • Explain techniques: full, para, hardware-assisted virtualization
   • Compare techniques with diagrams
   • Explain implementation details and examples
10. 7 Marks
    bWhat is Honeypot? What are the different types of Honeypot?
    How to answer

    • Define Honeypot and its purpose
    • Explain how honeypots trap attackers
    • Classify types: low/high interaction, production/research
    • Give examples of honeypot deployment
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain the major cloud features of Google applications engine.
    How to answer

    • Define Google App Engine
    • Explain major features: auto-scaling, datastore, services
    • Describe runtime, security and pricing model
    • Give use cases for cloud applications
12. 7 Marks
    bDescribe in detail about VM provisioning and migration technique with relevant case study.
    How to answer

    • Define VM provisioning and migration
    • Explain provisioning steps and migration types
    • Describe live migration technique with case study
    • Explain benefits and challenges
13. 7 Marks
    aList out the different classes of virtualization architecture.
    How to answer

    • Define virtualization architecture
    • List classes: server, storage, network, desktop, application
    • Briefly describe each class
    • Give examples for each class
14. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss in detail about the hypervisor and Xen architecture.
    How to answer

    • Define hypervisor and its types
    • Explain Type-1 vs Type-2 hypervisors
    • Explain Xen architecture: Dom0, DomU, hypercalls
    • Draw Xen architecture diagram
15. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss about data security risks in cloud.
    How to answer

    • Define cloud data security risks
    • List risks: data breach, loss, account hijacking, insider threats
    • Explain multi-tenancy and compliance issues
    • Describe impact on confidentiality and integrity
16. 7 Marks
    bExplain how digital identity can overcome these risks.
    How to answer

    • Define digital identity
    • Explain authentication, authorization and identity management
    • Show how it mitigates data security risks
    • Give examples: MFA, PKI, federated identity