M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
Computer Applications
GRID COMPUTING
(CBCS 2012 onwards)
(Common for M.C.A. (R)/M.C.A.
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is grid computing?
2. Define web services.
3. State the use of collaborative engineering.
4. List the major phases in computing and communications.
5. Expand the following SAN MPLS.
6. What is SOAP?
7. Why we need OGSI?
8. Define the importance of UDDI.
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9. What is data caching?
10. What are two services in queuing?
Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. List the applications of grid computing with respect
to financial benefits.
Or
Explain the grid computing standards.
12. Discuss suppliers and vendors of grid computing.
Or
Explain the possible economic value of grid
computing.
13. Discuss the involvement of networks in grid
computing system.
Or
Summarize WSRF specifications in detail.
14. Describe the grid service in detail.
Or
Explain the functionalities of GSH.
15. Discuss the functionality requirements of grid.
Or
Illustrate the key features of OGSI.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss the comparison and other approaches in grid
computing.
17. Discuss briefly about the challenges faced in grid
computing.
18. Describe the major components of a grid computing
system from a service view.
19. Explain the following
Grid program execution services.
Grid data services.
20. With neat sketch explain the variety of VO service
structures.
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