Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2080

Bachelor Level / Fourth Year / Eighth Semester / Science

B.Sc in Computer Science and Information Technology (CSC481)

(Introduction to Cloud Computing)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
What is cloud computing? Describe cloud service models?[10]
2.
What is thread? Why multi-threading is used? Describe how thread programming is done in cloud.[10]
3.
Discuss different implementation levels of virtualization. What are the benefits of virtualization?[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
What are the major advantages of cloud computing? [5]
5.
Explain the role of SOA while developing cloud applications. [5]
6.
What is load balancing? How is load balancing done? [5]
7.
What are the challenges and risk in cloud security? [5]
8.
How data and application security is enforced in cloud? [5]
9.
Describe Amazon EC2 and its features. [5]
10.
Discuss the core components of AppEngine. [5]
11.
Explain the storage services provided by Windows Azure. [5]
12.
Mention how business and scientific applications can be benefited from cloud computing. [5]