Paper 1

Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

1.

1 Mark
a. Define Cloud Computing.
b. What is virtualization?
c. List two characteristics of Cloud Computing.
d. What is a distributed system?
e. Name two benefits of Cloud Computing.
f. What does a Cloud Computing Reference Model include?

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain the characteristics and benefits of Cloud Computing.
b. Write a short note on Virtualization in the Cloud.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Discuss the challenges in adopting Cloud Computing.

6.

Unit II: Cloud Computing Architecture

1.

1 Mark
a. What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
b. List the types of clouds.
c. Define Public Cloud.
d. What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?
e. What is a Private Cloud?
f. Give an example of Hybrid Cloud.

2.
3.
 3 Marks
a. Explain the differences between Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds.
b. Briefly describe Community Clouds and their advantages.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Describe Cloud Computing Architecture with a suitable diagram.

6.

Unit III: Cloud Platforms and Services

1.

1 Mark
a. Name two cloud service providers.
b. What is the role of SQL Azure?
c. What is a Communication Service in Cloud Computing?
d. Define Google App Engine.
e. What is a core concept of Microsoft Azure?
f. What is Storage Service in the Cloud?

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Write about the Application Life Cycle in Google App Engine.
b. Explain cost models in Cloud Platforms.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Compare Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

6.

Unit IV: Scientific and Business Applications

1.

1 Mark
a. Give two examples of cloud applications in business.
 b. What is ECG analysis in the cloud?
c. Mention one use of CRM in cloud platforms.
d. What is Satellite Image Processing?
e. List any two applications of Social Networking.
f. Define ERP in Cloud Computing.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain the role of Cloud Computing in Geo-Science.
b. Discuss the importance of Social Networking Applications in the Cloud.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. How is Cloud Computing used for Business Applications and Inventory
Management?

6.

Unit V: Challenges and Advanced Topics

1.

1 Mark
a. Define Cloud Scalability.
b. What is Cloud Fault Tolerance?
c. What is Cloud Interoperability?
d. Mention one security challenge in Cloud Computing.
e. What is Cloud Trust?
f. Define Green Computing.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain Security and Trust in Cloud Computing.
b. Discuss Energy-Efficient Computing in the Cloud.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Write a detailed note on the advanced topics in Cloud Computing
Architecture.
Paper 2
Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

1.

1 Mark
a. Define Cloud Computing Reference Model.
b. What are Computing Platforms?
c. Mention any two challenges of Cloud Computing.
d. What is the role of distributed systems?
e. List two historical developments in Cloud Computing.
f. Define Web Virtualization.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain the term "Defining a Cloud".
b. Discuss the benefits of using Distributed Systems.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Describe the computing platforms and technologies used in Cloud
Computing.

6.

Unit II: Cloud Computing Architecture

1.

1 Mark
a. What is SaaS?
b. Mention one difference between IaaS and PaaS.
c. List the types of cloud computing services.
d. Define Hybrid Cloud.
e. What is the Infrastructure of Cloud Computing?
f. Mention one example of a Platform-as-a-Service.

2.
3.
 3 Marks
a. Explain the components of Cloud Architecture.
b. Write a short note on Software as a Service (SaaS).

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Compare Public Cloud and Private Cloud with examples.

6.

Unit III: Cloud Platforms and Services

1.

1 Mark
a. What is Amazon Web Services?
b. Mention any one core concept of Google App Engine.
c. Define Communication Services in Cloud.
d. What is the purpose of SQL Azure?
e. What are Storage Services?
f. Define Application Life Cycle.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Describe the architecture of Microsoft Azure.
b. Explain core concepts of Windows Azure Platform.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Write a comparison between AWS and Google App Engine.

6.

Unit IV: Scientific and Business Applications

1.

1 Mark
a. Define ECG analysis in Cloud Computing.
 b. What is Social Networking in Cloud?
c. Mention one benefit of using ERP in Cloud.
d. What is CRM?
e. Give one example of Geo-Science applications.
f. Define Business Applications.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain Satellite Image Processing in the Cloud.
b. Discuss the role of ERP and CRM applications.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. How is Cloud Computing applied in Scientific Applications?

6.

Unit V: Challenges and Advanced Topics

1.

1 Mark
a. What is Fault Tolerance?
b. Mention two key aspects of Cloud Security.
c. Define Organizational Aspects in the Cloud.
d. What is Green Computing?
e. Mention two scalability challenges in Cloud Computing.
f. Define Energy-Efficient Cloud Architecture.

2.
3.

3 Marks
a. Explain Cloud Interoperability with an example.
b. Discuss Security Challenges in Cloud Computing.

4.
5.

6 Marks
a. Write about Scalability, Trust, and Fault Tolerance in Cloud Computing.