Cloud Computing (KML051) important questions and topics for AKTU
These are ranked by how often AKTU repeats them across 3 papers. Repeated questions and "very likely" topics are the safest marks in the exam.
Most repeated Cloud Computing questions
- Explain underlying principles of parallel and distributed computing and their importance in cloud computing. (7 marks, 2026, Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing) – also asked in 2024
- Describe the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture and its components. (7 marks, 2026, NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture) – also asked in 2024
- Describe on-demand provisioning and its role in cloud services. (7 marks, 2026, On-demand Provisioning) – also asked in 2024
- Describe REST-based web services and explain their architectural principles. (7 marks, 2026, REST) – also asked in 2024
- Explain the role of identity and access management (IAM) in ensuring secure access to cloud resources. (7 marks, 2025, IAM) – also asked in 2024
High-probability Cloud Computing topics
- Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing (Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing) – asked 3 times in 2024, 2026
- On-demand Provisioning (Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing) – asked 3 times in 2024, 2026
- Virtualization Tools and Mechanisms (Unit 2: Cloud Enabling Technologies and Service Oriented Architecture) – asked 3 times in 2024, 2025, 2026