Cloud Computing (KML051) AKTU previous year questions 2024–2026
Every Cloud Computing question from 3 AKTU papers, tagged by unit, topic and marks. A few recent questions from each unit are listed below; open the page to filter by unit, topic or mark type.
Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing – AKTU PYQs
- Define on-demand provisioning. (2 marks, 2026, On-demand Provisioning)
- Explain underlying principles of parallel and distributed computing and their importance in cloud computing. (7 marks, 2026, Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing)
- Describe on-demand provisioning and its role in cloud services. (7 marks, 2026, On-demand Provisioning)
- Explain the key characteristics of cloud computing. (2 marks, 2025, Cloud Characteristics)
- Define cloud computing and provide a brief overview of its key characteristics. (2 marks, 2024, Definition of Cloud)
Unit 2: Cloud Enabling Technologies and Service Oriented Architecture – AKTU PYQs
- Define Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). (2 marks, 2026, Service Oriented Architecture)
- Explain the term Systems of Systems (SoS) briefly. (2 marks, 2026, Systems of Systems)
- Assess the role of virtualization tools and mechanisms in efficient resource management. (7 marks, 2026, Virtualization Tools and Mechanisms)
- Describe REST-based web services and explain their architectural principles. (7 marks, 2026, REST)
- Discuss the basics of virtualization and explain how it enables cloud services. (7 marks, 2026, Basics of Virtualization)
Unit 3: Cloud Architecture, Services and Storage – AKTU PYQs
- Describe the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture and its components. (7 marks, 2026, NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture)
- Compare different cloud deployment models based on security, scalabilit y, and cost. (7 marks, 2026, Public, Private and Hybrid Clouds)
- Explain the layered cloud architecture design with a neat diagram. (7 marks, 2026, Layered Cloud Architecture Design)
- Compare and contrast public, private, and hybrid clouds, providing examples of each. (7 marks, 2025, Public, Private and Hybrid Clouds)
- What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)? Describe how it simplifies application development and deplo yment. (7 marks, 2025, PaaS)
Unit 4: Resource Management and Security in Cloud – AKTU PYQs
- State two cloud security challenges. (2 marks, 2026, Cloud Security Challenges)
- Discuss Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security issues and protection mechanisms. (7 marks, 2026, Software-as-a-Service Security)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of IAM mechanisms in securing cloud resources. (7 marks, 2026, IAM)
- Explain inter-cloud resource management and its significance in cloud computing. (7 marks, 2026, Inter Cloud Resource Management)
- What is the role of firewalls in securing cloud infrastructure? (2 marks, 2025, Security Overview)
Unit 5: Cloud Technologies and Advancements – AKTU PYQs
- Define OpenStack. (2 marks, 2026, Open Stack)
- Discuss the role of VirtualBox in cloud development and testing. (7 marks, 2026, Virtual Box)
- Explain the architecture of Hadoop and the working of MapReduce with a neat dia gram. (7 marks, 2026, Hadoop)
- Describe Google App Engine and explain its programming environment. (7 marks, 2026, Programming Environment for Google App Engine)
- What is HDFS, and how does it ensure reliable storage in a distributed environment? (7 marks, 2025, Hadoop)