EC-703-B Internet of Things (IoT) - Dec 2024 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain IoT Architectural view.
   How to answer

   • Define IoT architectural view and its need
   • Describe layers / views - perception, network, application etc.
   • Explain role of each view with example
2. 7 Marks
   bWhat are the digital and physical value-creation layers in an Internet of Things application? Explain it.
   How to answer

   • Define value-creation layers in IoT application
   • Explain digital value-creation layer
   • Explain physical value-creation layer with example
3. 14 Marks
   Describe how a solution is designed for a particular problem by making use applied architecture in M2M/IoT. Also, explain the use of partitioning the architectural work and solution work into two domains.
   How to answer

   • Define applied architecture in M2M/IoT
   • Steps to design solution for particular problem
   • Explain partitioning into architectural work and solution work domains and its use
4. 7 Marks
   aExplain with example MQTT Protocol. What is role of MQTT protocol in IoT?
   How to answer

   • Define MQTT - publish/subscribe, broker, topics
   • Explain working with example e.g. temperature sensor
   • Explain role in IoT - lightweight, low bandwidth, constrained devices
5. 7 Marks
   bExplain the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP).
   How to answer

   • Define CoAP - constrained RESTful protocol over UDP
   • Explain architecture, methods, message types
   • Explain use for constrained nodes/networks
6. 7 Marks
   aWhat is wireless sensor network? Discuss the benefits and limitations of wireless sensor networks.
   How to answer

   • Define wireless sensor network and components
   • Discuss benefits - scalability, flexibility, low cost
   • Discuss limitations - power, bandwidth, security
7. 7 Marks
   bExplain Actuator and its use in IoT? Explain types of actuators in detail.
   How to answer

   • Define actuator and its role in IoT
   • Explain use with example
   • Explain types - hydraulic, pneumatic, electric etc. in detail
8. 7 Marks
   aWrite note on programming with Arduino IDE. Write Arduino code that uses ultrasonic sensor to measure distance of an object from the sensor.
   How to answer

   • Write note on Arduino IDE - setup, sketch structure
   • Give ultrasonic sensor interfacing and distance formula
   • Provide Arduino code using trig/echo and Serial output
9. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the design objectives of IoT architecture needed to target a horizontal system of real-world services.
   How to answer

   • Define horizontal system of real-world services
   • List design objectives - interoperability, scalability, etc.
   • Discuss each objective for IoT architecture
10. 7 Marks
    aExplain how cloud of things acts as an enabler for new value added services and applications with a neat diagram.
    How to answer

    • Define cloud of things / Cloud-IoT integration
    • Explain enabler role for new value-added services
    • Provide neat diagram of Cloud-IoT architecture with example
11. 7 Marks
    bExplain the deployment and operational view, resources, services, virtual entities, users in an IoT system by considering a Parking IoT example.
    How to answer

    • Define deployment and operational view concepts
    • Map resources, services, virtual entities, users to Parking IoT
    • Explain working of smart parking example
12. 7 Marks
    aDifferentiate between Industrial IoT and Automotive IoT.
    How to answer

    • Define Industrial IoT and Automotive IoT
    • Compare on basis of application, requirements, communication
    • Summarize differences in table
13. 7 Marks
    bWith neat diagrams describe about how Network Function Virtualization virtualizes the IoT devices?
    How to answer

    • Define Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
    • Explain virtualization of IoT devices with architecture
    • Provide neat diagrams showing NFV framework
14. 14 Marks
    Write a short note on any two:

    1. i)IoT conceptual framework
    2. ii)SDN
    3. iii)SOAP
    4. iv)IP addressing in IoT
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from i-iv
    • Define and explain key concepts for each
    • Give IoT relevance, example/diagram