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Examination, May 2024

Cloud Computing Technologies (Elective-V)
1.

a) Define cloud computing and identify the main features of cloud computing. Answer
b) Draw NIST architecture of cloud computing and explain. (7 Marks)Answer
c) What are the essential characteristics of Cloud Computing?
d) What is IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS? Also differentiate them.
e)

2.

a) Explain the historical development of technologies towards the growth of cloud computing. (7
Marks)
b) Explain different types of models in cloud computing with examples. (7 Marks)

3.

a) What are various major players in cloud computing? Write a brief note on VMware. (7 Marks)
b) What does the acronym SaaS mean? How does it relate to cloud computing? Give names of some
popular SaaS solutions. (7 Marks)

4.

a) What are the main characteristics of a PaaS solution? What are the basic components of PaaS?
Provide some examples of PaaS implementations. (7 Marks)
b) Describe Amazon EC2. Explain EC2 components and its basic features. (7 Marks)

5.

a) What type of service is App Engine? Describe the working of App Engine. List major features of
Google App Engine. (7 Marks)

b) Define virtualization. What are the benefits of virtualization in the context of cloud computing? (7
Marks)
a) What type of service is App Engine? Describe the working of App Engine. List major features of
Google App Engine. (7 Marks)

6.

a) What is MapReduce? Explain the working of the MapReduce model. (7 Marks)

b) Explain different types of virtualization with examples. (7 Marks)

7.

a) Explain GFS architecture. Differentiate between GFS and HDFS. (7 Marks)

b) What are cloud security challenges? Explain. (7 Marks)

8. Write short notes on the following (any three): (14 Marks)

i) Cloud Security Architecture

ii) Identity Management
iii) Security Monitoring
iv) Hadoop Framework
1. a) What are the essential characteristics of Cloud Computing?

b) What is IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS? Also differentiate them.

2. a) What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure? Explain with diagram.

b) Illustrate the cloud adoption discussing its several policies.

3. a) What is the difference between process virtual machines, Host VMMs and native VMMs?

b) What is the difference between Cloud Computing and Distributed Computing?

4. a) What is Load Balancing? What are the advantages of load balancing?

b) What do you mean by third party cloud services? Give suitable examples.

5. a) Explain the major cloud features of Google applications engine.

b) Give a suitable definition of cloud federation stack and explain it in detail.

6. a) Explain Cloud computing security architecture in details.

b) What are Cloud Security Challenges? How is security provided to data at various stages in
context of cloud?

7. a) What do you mean by Hadoop and its history? Why it is important? Illustrate Hadoop
architecture.

b) How does an unauthorized access can be detected by the help of virtualization techniques?

8. Write short notes on the following:

a) VM ware

b) Sales force
1.

a) Explain the following:

i) Cloud Sim
ii) Eucalyptus)
iii) Nimbus
iv) VMware

b) Explain the NIST architecture of cloud computing.

2.

a) Explain the key characteristics of cloud computing.

b) Write the benefits of cloud models.

3.

Explain the following:

a) Google App Engine

b) Amazon EC2
c) Microsoft Azure
d) Sales Force
e) Clarizen

4.

a) Explain the following:

i) GFS

ii) HDFS

iii) Hadoop framework

b) How is virtualization implemented in CPU, Memory, I/O devices, and OS?

5.

a) How is security monitored in the cloud? Explain

b) Explain the security architecture design.

6.

Briefly explain the types of cloud services.

7.

a) Explain the virtualization structures.

b) Write the tools and mechanisms of virtualization

8.

Explain the following: a) Virtual machine security)

b) Application security
cloud notes

Important Topics for MCA-402 (Cloud Computing Technologies)

UNIT I: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Frequently Asked Topics:

• Cloud Computing Definition & Evolution

• Types of Cloud Computing (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community)

• Benefits & Challenges of Cloud Computing

• NIST Architecture of Cloud Computing (Highly Repeated Question)

• Applications & Business Models in Cloud Computing

• Major Cloud Players: Eucalyptus, Nimbus, OpenNebula, CloudSim, VMware

Tip: Questions on the NIST model and cloud types appear frequently!

UNIT II: Types of Computing and Clouds

Frequently Asked Topics:

• Cluster, Grid, and Cloud Computing (Important for Comparison-Based Questions)

• Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing

• Cloud Models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community) (Highly Repeated)

• Benefits of Cloud Models

• Dedicated vs. Dynamic Private Cloud

Tip: Be ready for comparison-based questions (Grid vs. Cloud, Cloud types, etc.).

UNIT III: Cloud Services and File Systems

Frequently Asked Topics:

• Types of Cloud Services: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS (Frequently Asked)

• Database as a Service & Monitoring as a Service

• Communication as a Service

• Cloud Service Providers: Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure, SalesForce,
Clarizen

Tip: "Explain SaaS, PaaS, IaaS with examples" is a highly expected question!
UNIT IV: Virtualization

Frequently Asked Topics:

• Basics & Types of Virtualization (Virtualization is always asked!)

• Virtualization Structures & Implementation Levels

• Virtualization of CPU, Memory, I/O Devices & OS (Appears in every paper)

• Virtualization for Data-Center Automation

• Tools & Mechanisms of Virtualization

• MapReduce, GFS, HDFS, Hadoop Framework

Tip: Expect at least one long question on virtualization in the exam!

UNIT V: Cloud Security

Frequently Asked Topics:

• Security Overview & Cloud Security Challenges

• Security Monitoring & Security Architecture Design (Always Asked)

• Software-as-a-Service Security

• Application Security & Virtual Machine Security

• Identity Management & Access Control (Common in Long Questions)

• Autonomic Security

Tip: Security is a must-prepare unit. Questions on Cloud Security Challenges, Security

Monitoring, and Identity Management frequently appear.

FINAL EXAM STRATEGY (MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS)

1⃣ NIST Architecture of Cloud Computing

2⃣ Types of Cloud (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community) – Benefits & Comparisons
3⃣ Virtualization – Types, Implementation, CPU, Memory, OS Virtualization
4⃣ SaaS, PaaS, IaaS with Real-World Examples
5⃣ Cloud Security – Monitoring, Identity Management, Application Security
6⃣ Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SalesForce, Clarizen)
7⃣ HDFS, GFS, MapReduce, and Hadoop Framework

BONUS TIP: Expected Paper Pattern

• 1 Long Question from Virtualization (7-14 Marks)

• 1 Question on Cloud Security (7-10 Marks)

• 1 Question on Cloud Services & Models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, or Public/Private Cloud)

• 1 Practical Question on Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, etc.)

• 1 Conceptual Question (Definitions, Benefits, Architecture, or Characteristics)

Prepare well and focus on repeated topics to score high!

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5-Day Study Plan for MCA 402: Cloud Computing Technologies

Course: MCA 402 – Cloud Computing Technologies

Duration: 5 Days
Goal: Cover all 5 units efficiently with revision and practice
Daily Study Time: 6-8 Hours

DAY 1: Cloud Computing Basics & Models (UNIT I & UNIT II)

Study Time: 6-8 Hours

Morning (3-4 Hours) – UNIT I: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Cloud Computing Definition & Key Concepts

Types of Cloud (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community)
Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Benefits & Challenges of Cloud Computing

Afternoon (2-3 Hours) – UNIT I Advanced Topics

Evolution of Cloud Computing

NIST Cloud Computing Architecture
Applications of Cloud Computing
Business Models & Major Cloud Providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

Evening (1 Hour) – UNIT II: Cloud Computing Models

Cluster Computing vs. Grid Computing

Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing
Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community)

Quick Revision: Write short notes & recall key points

DAY 2: Cloud Services & Virtualization (UNIT III & UNIT IV Basics)

Study Time: 6-8 Hours

Morning (3-4 Hours) – UNIT III: Cloud Services & File Systems

Types of Cloud Services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

Database as a Service (DaaS) & Monitoring as a Service (MaaS)
Cloud Service Providers: Google App Engine, AWS, Azure, Salesforce

Afternoon (2-3 Hours) – UNIT IV: Virtualization Basics

 Basics of Virtualization & Types
Implementation Levels of Virtualization
Virtualization Structures, Tools & Mechanisms

Evening (1 Hour) – Virtualization in Cloud Computing

CPU, Memory, I/O Devices & OS Virtualization

Virtualization for Data Center Automation

Quick Revision: Draw diagrams & create flashcards for Cloud Services & Virtualization

DAY 3: Virtualization & Security Challenges (UNIT IV & UNIT V Basics)

Study Time: 6-8 Hours

Morning (3-4 Hours) – UNIT IV Advanced Topics

Introduction to MapReduce, GFS, HDFS, Hadoop Framework

Virtual Machines & Security Concerns in Virtualization

Afternoon (2-3 Hours) – UNIT V: Cloud Security Overview

Security Challenges & Risks in Cloud Computing

Security Monitoring & SaaS Security
Data Security & Application Security

Evening (1 Hour) – Security Architecture Design

Virtual Machine Security

Identity Management & Access Control

Quick Revision: Write a one-page summary of Security Challenges & Virtualization

DAY 4: Complete Syllabus Revision & Exam Practice

Study Time: 6-8 Hours

Morning (3-4 Hours) – Revise UNIT I & UNIT II

Go through Cloud Computing Basics & Cloud Models

Create a mind map for Cloud Service Types & Deployment Models

Afternoon (2-3 Hours) – Revise UNIT III & UNIT IV

Revise Cloud Services & Virtualization Concepts

Focus on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure Comparisons
Write 2-3 mock answers on Virtualization & Cloud Computing

Evening (1 Hour) – Revise UNIT V (Security Concepts)

 Go through Cloud Security Architecture & Risks
Review previous notes on Identity & Access Management

Quick Revision: Solve 10-15 MCQs & past exam questions

DAY 5: Final Quick Revision & Exam Readiness

Study Time: 4-5 Hours (Relax & Stay Confident!)

Morning (2-3 Hours) – Quick Revision of All Topics

Revise key points of each unit (1 Hour per unit)

Focus on Diagrams, Tables & Definitions

Afternoon (1-2 Hours) – Solve Past Questions & Mock Tests

Answer Short Notes & MCQs

Revise Important Case Studies (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure Security)

Final Tip: Relax, stay confident & get a good night’s sleep before the exam!

Study Resources & Extra Tips:

✔ Use diagrams & tables for quick recall

✔ Revise through previous year’s question papers
✔ Explain concepts in your own words (teach someone or speak aloud)
✔ Use online videos (YouTube, Coursera) for quick understanding of complex topics