Cloud Computing Unit 1 – Introduction to Cloud Computing: AKTU previous year questions
10 AKTU questions from Unit 1 (Introduction to Cloud Computing) asked in 2024–2026, tagged by marks, year and topic. In short: about 18 marks of every paper come from this unit; the most asked topic is Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing (3 times); 4 questions came back in a later year. The latest ones are listed below; on the page you can filter them by 2-mark or long questions, topic and repeats.
Unit 1 previous year questions
- 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)
- Explain does elasticity contribute to cost optimization in cloud environments. (2 marks, 2024, Elasticity in Cloud)
- Explain autoscaling in cloud services. (2 marks, 2024, Elasticity in Cloud)
- Discuss the underlying principles of Parallel Computing. How does it contribute to the performance of cloud applications? (10 marks, 2024, Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing)
- Explain the concept of on-demand provisioning. How does it enhance the scalability of cloud resources? (10 marks, 2024, On-demand Provisioning)
- Explain the importance of Distributed Computing in the context of cloud systems. Also list the essential characteristics of cloud computing as defined by NIST. (10 marks, 2024, Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing)
Most asked Unit 1 topics
- Underlying Principles of Parallel and Distributed Computing – asked 3 times
- On-demand Provisioning – asked 3 times
- Elasticity in Cloud – asked 2 times
Unit 1 question pattern
- 2-mark questions: 5 asked in 2024–2026
- 7-mark questions: 2 asked in 2024–2026
- 10-mark questions: 3 asked in 2024–2026
- About 18 marks from Unit 1 in every paper
- 4 questions were asked again in a later year
Unit 1 questions year by year
- 2026: 3 Unit 1 questions asked (16 marks across that year's papers)
- 2025: 1 Unit 1 question asked (2 marks across that year's papers)
- 2024: 6 Unit 1 questions asked (36 marks across that year's papers)