CY-504-B Internet of Things - Nov 2022 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the role of things and internet in IoT.
   How to answer

   • Define 'things' and 'internet' in IoT context
   • Role of things: sensing, identity, actuation
   • Role of internet: connectivity, remote access, interoperability
   • Illustrative example of interaction
2. 7 Marks
   bDifferentiate between sensors and actuators in IoT with an example.
   How to answer

   • Define sensor vs actuator
   • Comparison table: function, input/output, examples
   • Example: temperature sensor vs motor/valve
   • Role in IoT sensing-actuation loop
3. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss in detail the various IoT enabling technologies.
   How to answer

   • Define IoT enabling technologies
   • Discuss wireless sensor networks, cloud, big data
   • Discuss communication protocols, embedded systems, security
   • Summary of how they enable IoT
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain different application layer protocols for the IoT.
   How to answer

   • Define application layer role in IoT
   • Explain MQTT: features and use
   • Explain CoAP, XMPP, DDS/AMQP
   • Comparison of suitability for constrained devices
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat are low power lossy networks? Discuss in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define LLN characteristics: low power, lossy, constrained
   • Discuss challenges: routing, reliability
   • Discuss RPL and IEEE 802.15.4 relevance
   • Applications of LLNs in IoT
6. 7 Marks
   bDescribe the various IP versions in IoT protocol.
   How to answer

   • Need for IP in IoT
   • Describe IPv4 limitations
   • Describe IPv6 and 6LoWPAN adaptation
   • Role in interoperability
7. 7 Marks
   aDescribe in detail various steps in IoT design methodology.
   How to answer

   • Define IoT design methodology purpose
   • List steps: purpose, domain model, information model, service specs
   • Explain deployment, operational and security specs
   • Flow diagram of methodology
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the applications and benefits of Arduino.
   How to answer

   • Define Arduino open-source platform
   • List applications: prototyping, home automation, education
   • List benefits: low cost, easy programming, community
   • Example use case
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain in detail various essential components of IoT system.
   How to answer

   • Define IoT system components overview
   • Explain sensors, connectivity, data processing
   • Explain UI, cloud, actuators
   • Block diagram of IoT system
10. 7 Marks
    bDifferentiate between structured and unstructured data with suitable examples.
    How to answer

    • Define structured vs unstructured data
    • Comparison table: format, storage, processing
    • Suitable examples for each type
    • Relevance to IoT analytics
11. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss the role of machine learning in Internet of Things.
    How to answer

    • Define ML role in IoT data value
    • Explain predictive analytics, anomaly detection
    • Explain edge intelligence and automation
    • Example applications
12. 7 Marks
    bHow is Edge streaming Analytics different than regular analytics? List the advantages of using edge analytics.
    How to answer

    • Define edge streaming analytics vs regular/cloud analytics
    • Differences: latency, bandwidth, location of processing
    • Advantages: real-time response, reduced cost, privacy
    • Use cases
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss in detail about Smart Parking Architecture.
    How to answer

    • Define smart parking need
    • Describe architecture layers: sensors, gateway, cloud, app
    • Explain working: detection, allocation, payment
    • Benefits
14. 7 Marks
    bExplain about Smart Traffic Control.
    How to answer

    • Define smart traffic control objective
    • Describe sensors, cameras, controllers and connectivity
    • Explain adaptive signal and congestion management
    • Benefits for smart city
15. 14 Marks
    Write a short on any two:

    1. i)Smart Lighting
    2. ii)Micro controller
    3. iii)COAP
    4. iv)Hadoop Ecosystem
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from list
    • Define and explain key features for each
    • Give IoT relevance and example
    • Diagram or protocol stack where applicable