SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

RAMAPURAM CAMPUS
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

Sub Code/Name 21CSC316J /CLOUD ARCHITECTURE AND PROTOCOLS

Unit - III
PART A (1 mark)
Q.
No.
Questions Marks BL CO PI
What is the primary advantage of concurrent computing?
A) It eliminates the need for multiple CPU cores
B) It improves program execution speed by running multiple
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tasks simultaneously
C) It prevents hardware failures
D) It reduces power consumption significantly
Which of the following best describes a thread in programming?
A) A standalone program running in isolation
B) A lightweight process that shares resources with other
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threads
C) A hardware component that executes machine instructions
D) A data storage mechanism
What is Aneka primarily used for?
A) Video streaming
3 B) Cloud-based parallel and distributed computing 1 BT1 3 1.6.1
C) Blockchain development
D) Mobile application development
Which of the following statements about multithreading is true?
A) Threads within the same process share memory
4 B) Each thread runs on a separate CPU 1 BT1 3 1.6.1
C) Threads are independent of processes
D) Multithreading slows down execution
What is High-Throughput Computing (HTC) mainly used for?
A) Executing a few complex tasks in real time
B) Running a large number of independent tasks over a long
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period
C) Reducing database storage requirements
D) Optimizing graphics processing
In Aneka Task-Based Programming, a task is defined as:
A) A collection of unrelated processes
6 B) A lightweight unit of execution that runs in parallel 1 BT2 3 1.6.1
C) A physical computing resource
D) A type of virtual machine
What is the key feature of the Map-Reduce programming
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model?
 A) It uses a single processor to process data
B) It processes large datasets by dividing them into smaller sub-
tasks
C) It does not require distributed computing
D) It is only used for text-based applications
In the Map-Reduce programming model, what is the purpose of
the Reduce phase?
A) Distributes data across multiple nodes
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B) Filters unnecessary data before processing
C) Aggregates and summarizes the output of the Map phase
D) Splits data into smaller chunks for processing
Which programming model does Aneka use for parallel
execution of independent tasks?
A) MPI
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B) Map-Reduce
C) Task Programming Model
D) Real-Time Processing
What is a key benefit of using Map-Reduce for data-intensive
computing?
A) It requires minimal computational resources
10 B) It allows automatic parallelization of large-scale 1 BT3 3 1.6.1
computations
C) It reduces the need for data storage
D) It replaces traditional databases
11. What is the role of Aneka Threads in cloud computing?
A) To create a new virtual machine for each thread
B) To enable concurrent execution of tasks within a cloud
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environment
C) To replace traditional programming languages
D) To improve network security
What is a major advantage of concurrent programming?
A) Reduced memory usage
12 B) Efficient use of multi-core processors 1 BT4 3 1,7.1
C) Slower execution time
D) Elimination of race conditions
What is the function of the Aneka Cloud Middleware?
A) Manages cloud resources and task scheduling
13 B) Encrypts cloud storage 1 BT4 3 1,7.1
C) Detects network intrusions
D) Compresses cloud-based files
In multithreading, what is a race condition?
A) A condition where multiple threads access shared data
without synchronization
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B) A performance optimization technique
C) A method to increase CPU performance
D) A feature of cloud storage
What is the primary role of task scheduling in Aneka?
A) To allocate computing resources efficiently
15 B) To delete redundant tasks 1 BT6 3 1.7.1
C) To provide network security
D) To limit memory usage
 What is the main benefit of cloud application programming? A)
Reduces the need for programming languages
16 B) Improves scalability and resource management 1 BT1 3 1.6.1
C) Eliminates software development entirely
D) Requires dedicated hardware for execution
What is the primary feature of concurrent computing?
A) Executing multiple tasks simultaneously
17 B) Running programs one after another 1 BT2 3 1.6.1
C) Using only a single core processor
D) Avoiding synchronization in programming
In multithreading, what does each thread share within the same
process?
A) Memory, variables, and resources
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B) CPU registers only
C) Completely independent execution space
D) Separate memory allocation
Which cloud computing framework supports multithreading and
task programming?
A) Hadoop
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B) Aneka
C) Kubernetes
D) OpenStack
What is the primary purpose of High-Throughput Computing
(HTC)?
A) To execute multiple independent tasks over a long duration
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B) To reduce network latency
C) To enhance graphical processing
D) To handle real-time data streams
Which of the following best describes Aneka Task-Based
Programming?
A) It allows execution of multiple independent tasks in parallel
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B) It schedules tasks for sequential execution
C) It prevents multiple tasks from running at the same time
D) It is used for single-threaded applications only
What is a key advantage of the Task Programming Model in
Aneka?
A) It supports parallel execution of tasks
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B) It requires specialized hardware
C) It is only used for small applications
D) It does not support cloud environments
What is the purpose of Map-Reduce programming?
A) To process large-scale datasets in a distributed environment
23 B) To replace relational databases 1 BT2 3 1.6.1
C) To reduce the size of files in cloud storage
D) To create virtual machines
What happens during the Reduce phase in Map-Reduce?
A) Data is partitioned for processing
B) Intermediate key-value pairs are aggregated and
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summarized
C) Data is stored in a NoSQL database
D) The process is restarted for better efficiency
 How does task scheduling improve performance in cloud
computing?
A) By managing execution order and resource allocation
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B) By randomly selecting tasks for execution
C) By ensuring all tasks execute sequentially
D) By limiting the number of tasks that can be executed
Which component in Aneka manages task execution and
scheduling?
A) Task Manager
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B) Job Distributor
C) Resource Scheduler
D) Aneka Middleware
What is the main role of Map functions in Map-Reduce?
A) To divide input data into smaller chunks and process them in
parallel
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B) To store data in the cloud
C) To summarize output from the Reduce function
D) To distribute tasks without computation
What is an essential feature of thread-based programming?
A) It allows multiple tasks to execute in a shared memory space
28 B) It prevents parallel execution 1 BT4 3 1.7.1
C) It eliminates the need for synchronization
D) It runs each thread on a separate machine
How does Aneka improve cloud-based task execution?
A) By using virtualization to isolate tasks
29 B) By distributing tasks across multiple computing nodes 1 BT5 3 1.7.1
C) By executing all tasks sequentially
D) By limiting the number of concurrent tasks
What is the advantage of using multithreading in Aneka?
A) It enhances parallel processing in cloud applications
30 B) It reduces memory usage 1 BT6 3 1.7.1
C) It prevents cloud failures
D) It eliminates network traffic
What is the main difference between concurrent computing and
parallel computing?
A) Concurrent computing allows multiple tasks to run at the
same time, while parallel computing splits tasks into smaller
31 sub-tasks that execute simultaneously 1 BT4 3 1.7.1
B) Parallel computing is slower than concurrent computing
C) Concurrent computing executes tasks sequentially, while
parallel computing does not
D) Parallel computing does not use multiple processors
How does multithreading enhance cloud application
performance?
A) It enables multiple tasks to run within a single application
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B) It slows down execution by using extra resources
C) It prevents tasks from running in parallel
D) It requires specialized hardware to work
33 In Aneka, how are tasks distributed for execution? 1 BT4 3 1.7.1
 A) Tasks are scheduled dynamically based on workload and
availability of computing nodes
B) All tasks are executed sequentially on a single node
C) Tasks are assigned randomly without optimization
D) Tasks are executed only on the master node
What is a key advantage of high-throughput computing (HTC)?
A) It efficiently processes large numbers of independent tasks
over distributed computing resources
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B) It focuses on executing a single, long-running task
C) It avoids using parallel execution
D) It does not require cloud infrastructure
Which type of applications benefit most from task-based
programming?
A) Applications with independent and parallelizable workloads
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B) Single-threaded applications
C) Applications that do not require scalability
D) Programs that avoid distributed execution
What is a limitation of multithreading in cloud applications?
A) Synchronization challenges can lead to race conditions
36 B) It reduces overall system efficiency 1 BT4 3 1.7.1
C) It does not support multiple processors
D) It forces all tasks to execute sequentially

PART B (8 marks)

Q. No. Questions Marks BL CO PI

Define cloud application programming. What are the key components of a 8 1 3 1.6.1
1.
cloud application platform like Aneka?
List the basic concepts of concurrent computing. What is the role of thread 8 1 3 1.6.1
2.
programming in cloud computing?
What is Map-Reduce? Mention the main phases involved in the Map- 8 1 3 1.6.1
3.
Reduce programming model.
Explain the difference between multithreading and multiprocessing. How 8 2 3 1.6.1
4.
is multithreading handled in Aneka?
Describe the task-based application model used in Aneka. Why is it 8 2 3 1.6.1
5.
suitable for high-throughput computing?
Discuss the benefits of using the Aneka platform for task programming in 8 2 3 1.6.1
6.
cloud-based applications.
Summarize how MapReduce is used for data-intensive computing in cloud 8 2 3 1.6.1
7.
environments. What kind of problems does it solve?
Develop a simple use-case scenario for a multithreaded application using 8 3 3 1.6.1
8.
Aneka threads. Describe how threads would be created and managed.
Write the steps for building a task-based application using Aneka. How 8 3 3 1.6.1
9.
are tasks submitted and executed in the cloud?
Apply the MapReduce model to a real-world scenario like word count or 8 3 3 1.6.1
10.
log analysis. Describe how data flows through the map and reduce phases.
Explain the architecture and components involved in cloud application 8 5 3 2.6.2
11. programming with Aneka. How does Aneka support scalability and
resource provisioning for cloud-native applications?
Explain how Aneka threads and local threads can be applied in different 8 3 3 1.7.1
12.
computing scenarios, providing examples for each.
13. Describe the computation workflow In Map reduce Programming Model. 8 6 3 2.6.2
 Describe how concurrent computing differs from parallel computing. How 8 4 3 5.4.1
14. is thread programming leveraged in cloud environments to improve task
execution and performance?
How does multithreading with Aneka enhance the efficiency of distributed 4 BT6 3 2.6.2
15. applications? Explain with a suitable use case where Aneka threads are 4 BT6 2.6.2
preferable over local threads.
Discuss the steps to develop and deploy a multithreaded application using 4 BT5 3 2.6.2
Aneka. 4 BT5 2.6.2
16.
How does Aneka manage thread execution, synchronization, and fault
tolerance in the cloud?
Explain the role of high-throughput computing (HTC) in cloud 4 BT4 3 1.71
environments.
17. 4 BT4 1.6.1
How does Aneka’s task programming model cater to the needs of HTC
applications?
What are task-based application models? Describe how Aneka supports 8 BT5 3 2.6.2
18. task-based programming and outline its advantages in executing large-
scale scientific applications.
Illustrate the process of building a cloud application using the task 8 BT6 3 2.6.2
19. programming model in Aneka. What are the key steps involved in
defining, submitting, and monitoring tasks?
Discuss how MapReduce is applied in data-intensive cloud computing. 4 BT5 3 2.6.2
20. Describe its workflow with a real-world example and explain how it 4 BT5 2.6.2
ensures scalability and fault tolerance.

PART C (16 marks)

Q. No. Questions Marks Bl CO PI

Define the following terms with examples: Concurrent Computing, 16 BT1 3 1.6.1
1.
Multithreading, Task Programming, and MapReduce.
Explain the architecture and components of Aneka. 16 BT2 3 1.6.1
2. How does Aneka support multithreaded and task-based programming
in the cloud?
Describe the difference between high-throughput computing and data- 16 BT2 3 1.6.1
3. intensive computing.
How are these paradigms supported in cloud environments?
4. Write a short program using Aneka’s Task Programming Model to 16 BT3 3 1.6.1
simulate the processing of multiple image files concurrently.
Demonstrate how to create and deploy a MapReduce-based 16 BT3 3 1.7.1
5.
application for log file analysis using cloud computing infrastructure.
Compare and contrast Aneka Thread Programming with Aneka Task 16 BT4 3 1.7.1
6.
Programming. Analyze the scenarios where each is more suitable.
Analyze the role of concurrent computing in cloud-based scientific 16 BT4 3 1.7.1
7.
applications. Provide case studies or examples to support your answer.
Evaluate the effectiveness of MapReduce in handling data-intensive 16 BT5 3 2.6.2
8. computing applications. Discuss its advantages and limitations in the
context of cloud scalability.
Critically assess the suitability of Aneka for enterprise-grade cloud 16 BT5 3 2.6.2
9. application development. Consider architecture, flexibility, and
usability in your evaluation.
Estimate how to implement a parallel matrix scalar product by using 3 2.6.2
10. 16 BT5
domain decomposition.
Design a complete cloud-based system using Aneka for weather data 16 BT6 3 2.6.2
11. analysis. Include use of threads, tasks, and data-intensive processing.
Explain your design choices and expected performance.
Propose a novel application using the MapReduce model that 16 BT6 3 2.6.2
12.
addresses a real-world problem (e.g., disease outbreak analysis,
financial fraud detection). Describe its workflow and architecture.