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Cloud Computing
Assignment-Week 9
TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ/MSQ
Number of questions: 10 Total mark: 10 X 1 = 10

QUESTION 1:
Statement I: Fog computing supports real-time interactions which is not the case in cloud computing.
Statement II: Fog computing reduces latency compared to cloud computing.
Select the correct option.
A) Statement I is TRUE and Statement II is FALSE.
B) Statement II is TRUE and Statement I is FALSE.
C) Both statements are TRUE.
D) Both statements are FALSE.

Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution: Statement II is correct. In Statement I, both fog and cloud computing support real-time
interactions. So Statement I is false. Hence, the correct answer is B.

QUESTION 2:
In the Cloud-Fog-Edge Computing paradigm, Cellular base stations, Network routers and WiFi Gateways
can run applications.
A) True
B) False

Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution: In the Cloud-Fog-Edge Computing paradigm, Cellular base stations, Network routers
and WiFi Gateways are capable of running applications. Hence, the statement is correct.

QUESTION 3:
Which of the following statement(s) are true regarding the cloud-fog environment model?
A) The cloud–fog environment model consists of three layers: a client layer (edge), a fog layer, and a
cloud layer.
B) Virtual machines (VMs) operate for the cloud data server, process them, and then deliver the results
to the cloud server manager.
C) If there is no/limited availability of resources in the fog layer, then the request is passed to the cloud
layer.
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D) Fog servers contain fog server manager and virtual machines to manage requests by using container
virtualization technique.

Correct Answer: A, C
Detailed Solution: Regarding the cloud-fog environment model, Virtual machines (VMs) operate for the fog
data server, process them, and then deliver the results to the fog server manager. The fog servers contain fog
server manager and virtual machines to manage requests by using server virtualization technique. The other
statements are correct. Hence, the answers are A and C.

QUESTION 4:
Which of the following algorithms used in resource management in cloud-fog-edge computing is used to
capture the performance (of entities like, CPU, storage, network, etc.) of a computing system?

A) Discovery
B) Load Balancing
C) Placement
D) Benchmarking

Correct Answer: D

Detailed Solution: Benchmarking algorithm used in resource management in cloud-fog-edge computing is

used to capture the performance (of entities like, CPU, storage, network, etc.) of a computing system.

QUESTION 5:
According to the service placement taxonomy in fog-edge computing, which of the following can be
classified as online vs offline?
A) Control plan design
B) Placement characteristic
C) System dynamicity
D) Mobility support

Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution: According to the service placement taxonomy in fog-edge computing, placement
characteristic can be classified as online vs offline.

QUESTION 6:
Select the correct statement(s) regarding offloading.

A) Offloading is a technique in which a server, an application, and the associated data are moved from the
edge to the cloud.

B) Offloading augments the computing requirements of individuals or a collection of user devices.

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C) Offloading from cloud to the edge can be achieved by server offloading.

D) Offloading from user device to edge can be achieved by application partitioning.

Correct Answer: B, C, D

Detailed Solution: Offloading is a technique in which a server, an application, and the associated data are
moved onto the edge of the network. Hence, A is false. All the other statements are correct. Refer to slide-12
of Resource Management - II.

QUESTION 7:
Different Cloud Service Providers join together to form a federation.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution: Refer to slide 7 of Cloud Federation.

QUESTION 8:
Which of the following are NOT benefits of cloud federation?

A) Minimize resource utilization

B) Load balancing
C) Maximize power consumption
D) Global utility

Correct Answer: A, C

Detailed Solution: The benefits of cloud federation are: Maximize resource utilization; Minimize
power consumption; Load balancing; Global utility; Expand CSP’s global footprints. A and C are not
benefits, hence are the correct options.

QUESTION 9:
In which of the following cloud federation architectures, creation of cross‐site networks and cross‐site
migration of VMs are used?

A) Loosely coupled federation

B) Partially coupled federation
C) Tightly coupled federation
D) None of the above

Correct Answer: C
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Detailed Solution: Advanced features like creation of cross‐site networks and cross‐site migration of VMs
are found in tightly coupled federation.

QUESTION 10:
In which of the following architectures, two or more partner clouds interoperate to aggregate their resources
and provide users with a larger virtual infrastructure?

A) Hybrid/Bursting Architecture
B) Aggregated Architecture
C) Broker Architecture
D) Multiplier Architecture

Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution: In aggregated cloud federation architecture, two or more partner clouds interoperate to
aggregate their resources and provide users with a larger virtual infrastructure.