Cloud Computing : Previous Year Question Paper
Are you looking for the MCA 3rd Semester Cloud Computing (MCA-223) previous year question paper? Reviewing past exam papers is the most effective way to identify recurring topics and understand the distribution of marks across units.
This post contains the complete question paper from the December 2025 – January 2026 end-term examinations. The paper covers high-priority topics including EUCALYPTUS framework, Docker Engine operations, Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid), and Virtualization techniques. Whether you are preparing for your sessionals or the final university exam, practicing these questions on Load Balancing and Cloud Security will give you a competitive edge.
| END TERM EXAMINATION | |
| Third Semester [MCA] | Dec 2025-Jan 2026 |
| Paper Code: MCA-223 | Subject : CLOUD COMPUTING |
| Time: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 60 |
| Note: Attempt all questions as directed. Internal choice is indicated. | |
| Q1 Attempt any Four of the following: (4×5=20) | |
| (a) What does “EUCALYPTUS” stand for? Explain its use in cloud computing. | |
| (b) Explain cloud provider and cloud broker. | |
| (c) Explain Middleware Support for Virtualization. | |
| (d) Describe Guest Operating System. | |
| (e) What are the main characteristics of a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution? | |
| (f) Distinguish between authentication and authorization. | |
| (g) Explain Containers and Cloud Services aimed at Mid-Markets. | |
| (h) Give the basic operations of docker engine. | |
| Q2. a) Explain different types of Cloud service models. (5) | |
| Q2. b) Compare Distributed vs. Grid vs. Cloud. (5) | |
| OR | |
| Q3. a) What are the characteristics of cloud architecture that separate it from traditional ones? (5) | |
| Q3. b) Explain different models for deployment in cloud computing. (5) | |
| Q4. a) Explain different types of Virtualization. (5) | |
| Q4. b) What are different security issues in cloud? (5) | |
| OR | |
| Q5. a) Explain Information security, privacy and trust. (5) | |
| Q5. b) What are the different Virtualization Techniques? Explain any two. (5) | |
| Q6. a) Define key architectural building blocks of a data center. Discuss how each component contributes to the overall functionality and efficiency of the data center. (5) | |
| Q6. b) Describe the five operational and technical phases of a data centre. What are the primary objectives and challenges associated with each phase? (5) | |
| OR | |
| Q7. a) Describe the role of Web APIs in cloud computing. How do they facilitate communication between different services and applications? (5) | |
| Q7. b) Explain the concept of web applications. How do they differ from traditional software applications in terms of functionality and user experience? (5) | |
| Q8. What role does cloud security play in the migration process? Discuss the measures that organizations should take to safeguard their data in the cloud. (10) | |
| OR | |
| Q9. Explain the concept of load balancing in cloud computing. How does it improve the performance and reliability of the deployed virtual machine? (10) | |
