B.TechSemester 52024-25Cloud ComputingBCAM051

Cloud Computing (BCAM051) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Cloud Computing Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Cloud Computing (BCAM051) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 0 7 = 1 4
  • a
    Explain the key characteristics of cloud computing. 1 2
  • b
    Define Communication as a Service (CaaS) with an example of it s application. 2 2
  • c
    Name two popular cloud-based email platforms and their key fea tures. 3 2
  • d
    What are the key advantages of using cloud services for collab oration? 3 2
  • e
    What is the difference between S ys t em V i rt u al Ma c hi n es (V Ms ) and Process Virtual Machines?
  • f
    What is the purpose of the Open Cloud Consortium (OCC)? 4 2
  • g
    What is the role of firewalls i n securing cloud infrastructure? 5 2
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Compare and contrast public, private, and hybrid clouds, pro viding examples of each
  • b
    What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)? Describe how it simpli fies application development and deployment
  • c
    What is CRM management in the cloud? Discuss its importance for businesses with examples
  • d
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtualization? Provide examples to illustrate your answer
  • e
    Explain the role of identity and access management (IAM) in ensuring secure access to cloud resources
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    What distinguishes AWS from other cloud providers? Discuss i ts key features and services
  • b
    Describe the features of Nimbus and its role in cloud comput ing research. 1 2
  • a
    How do organizations choose between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS for their specific needs? Provide examples
  • b
    What is serverless computing, and how does it enhance the Pa aS model? Discuss its applications
  • a
    Discuss the role of cloud-based office suites in improving d ocument management and team collaboration
  • b
    Compare the use of cloud-based collaboration tools in remote and in-office working environments
  • a
    Describe network virtualizatio n and its role in modern cloud architectures. 4 2
  • b
    What makes VMware a popular choice for virtualization? Highl ight its key features and applications
  • a
    What is HDFS, and how does it ensure reliable storage in a d istributed environment?
  • b
    Explain the risks of insider threats in cloud computing, and how can they be mitigated?

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.