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Question Bank

Sem. & Branch : VII / B.E - EIE

Subject Code : EI6701
Subject Name : Industrial Data Networks
UNIT I

DATA NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS

PART A

1. Define the term protocol. (BTL-1)

2. Discuss about the two common modes of operation of the high level data link control
protocol. (BTL-2)

3. Summarize the limitations of using a circuit-switching network for data

transmission.(BTL-2)

4. Write the mechanism of ENQ/ACK. (BTL-6)

5. Discuss about the term packet switching. (BTL-2)

6. Distinguish X-modem and Y-modem. (BTL-5)

7. Classify the major duties of application layer. (BTL-3)

8. Explain hypertext transfer protocol. (BTL-5)

9. Write the mechanism of sliding window flow control. (BTL-6)

10. Classify the functions of data link layer. (BTL-3)

11. Define topology. What are the different types of topologies? (BTL-1)

12. Distinguish peer-to-peer and primary-secondary transmissions. (BTL-2)

13. List any two requirements of data communication. (BTL-1)

14. Define CSMA/CD protocol. (BTL-1)

15. List the three main methods of accessing the communication media. (BTL-1)

16. Differentiate active hub and passive hub. (BTL-4)

17. Explain the HDLC data link control protocol. (BTL-4)

18. Define data transparency. (BTL-1)

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19. Explain control field of various frames in HDLC. (BTL-4)

20. Classify different categories of networks. (BTL-3)

PART B

1. (a) Mention the advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies. (6)

(BTL-3)

(b) Draw the IP header and explain each field. Explain the sliding window (10)
protocol. (BTL-3)

2. (a) With neat sketch explain the concept of CSMA/CD. (BTL-5) (8)

(b) Explain HDLC in terms of frame format and frame contents. (BTL-5) (8)

3 (a) Describe HDLC protocol in detail. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Illustrate about medium access control mechanism. (BTL-3) (8)

4. (a) Discriminate the basic control format and extended control format with (8)
HDLC. (BTL-4)

(b) Explain about OSI model with neat diagram. (BTL-4). (8)

5. (a) Illustrate the operation of command-response mode in detail. (BTL-3) (8)

(b) Compare token bus and token ring in detail. (BTL-4) (8)

6. (a) Mention and explain the functions performed by every layer of ISO/OSI in (8)
detail with example. (BTL-3)

(b) Write short notes on TCP/IP layer protocol. Also compare TCP/IP with (8)
OSI. (BTL-5)

7. (a) Discuss about the features of different switching technologies. (BTL-2) (6)

(b) With neat sketch explain layered architecture and give its advantages. (10)
(BTL-2)

8. (a) Describe different functions performed by data link layer in detail. (12)
(BTL-2)

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(b) Give the limitations that exist when the reduced OSI model is (4)
implemented. (BTL-2)

9. Develop a process of establishing a link, exchange the frames and terminating the link (16)
using high level data link protocol with suitable example. (BTL-6)

10. Describe in detail about the token passing protocol. (BTL-1) (16)

11. Explain about packet switching and message switching in detail. (BTL-2) (16)

12. Describe about the concept of switching and explain about circuit switching in (16)
detail.(BTL-1)

13. Sketch the network hierarchy and explain about communicating devices in (16)
detail. (BTL-3)
14. Describe about different network topologies with neat diagram. (BTL-1) (16)

UNIT II

INTERNET WORKING and RS 232, RS 485

PART A

1. Define term router. (BTL-1)

2. Explain the concept of socket address. (BTL-5)

3. Differentiate Intranet and Internet. (BTL-2)

4. Write the difference between Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. (BTL-6)

5. List the main elements of distance vector routing. (BTL-1)

6. Classify the different cabling in Ethernet communication. (BTL-3)

7. Discuss about the relationship between a switch and router. (BTL-2)

8. Write the function of gateway. (BTL-6)

9. Distinguish between adaptive and non-adaptive routing. (BTL-2)

10. What is flooding? (BTL-1)

11. Summarize the two ASCII character used in RS-232 software handshaking. . (BTL-5)

12. Point out the limitations of RS-232. (BTL-4)

13. Classify the various transmission line effects on digital pulses. (BTL-3)

14. Define Attenuation. (BTL-1)

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15. Explain ARC net. (BTL-4)

16. Summarize about the features of ARC net. (BTL-2)

17. List the configuration in ARC net. (BTL-1)

18. Point out the various modes of operation in RS-485. (BTL-4)

19. List out the hardware handshaking lines used in the RS-232. (BTL-1)

20. Tabulate the AS-i Sensor Network Characteristics. (BTL-1)

PART B

1. (a) Describe the topology, cabling, and encoding scheme used in Ethernet (8)
communication. (BTL-1)

(b) List the different types of routers and explain in detail. (BTL-1) (8)

2. (a) Discuss about the ARC net configuration with neat diagram. (BTL-2) (12)

(b) Summarize the salient features of ARC net. (BTL-5) (4)

3. (a) Discuss about the Ethernet standards for networks. (BTL-2) (8)

(b) Explain bridges and gateways in detail (BTL-5). (8)

4. (a) List the various Ethernet technologies and explain each type. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Explain the connectionless gateway configuration and describe the process (8)
of transmitting a datagram from network to network. (BTL-1)

5. (a) Explain open system with bridge configuration. (BTL-3) (8)

(b) Illustrate the issues involved in the design of bridges. (BTL-3) (8)

6. (a) List the various networking and internetworking devices. Explain any two in (8)
detail. (BTL-1)

(b) Describe the concept of Hub and Switch. (BTL-1) (8)

7. (a) Write the functions of repeaters and explain each in detail.(BTL-6) (10)

(b) Explain the importance of Routers in an internet. (BTL-5) (6)

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8. (a) Tabulate the difference between the RS 232 and RS 485 standard. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Describe about the communication used in RS 232. (BTL-1) (8)

9. (a) With neat sketch, explain the structure of AS-i Communication interface. (8)
(BTL-2)

(b) Explain the three operational phases that are implemented by the execution (8)
control in AS-i. (BTL-2)

10. Illustrate the Physical layer and Data line for AS-i. (BTL-3) (16)

11. Explain about the communication profile for Device net with necessary diagram. (16)
(BTL-4)

12. Describe about the RS 485 configuration with neat diagram. (BTL-2) (16)

13. Illustrate the structure of serial communication. Explain about the LSR and LCR. (16)
(BTL-3)

14. Explain about the operation modes in RS 485. Can you convert RS 232 to RS485? (16)
Justify. (BTL-4)

UNIT III

HART AND FIELDBUS

PART A

1. Define Interchangeability. (BTL-1)

2. Show the difference between HART and field bus. (BTL-3)

3. Classify Fieldbus standards. (BTL-3)

4. Explain briefly about the command “write polling address”. (BTL-4)

5. Distinguish between interchangeability and interoperability. (BTL-2)

6. Define HART Protocol. (BTL-1)

7. Explain about the term OPC. (BTL-4)

8. What are the different HART networks? (BTL-1)

9. List any two important functions of smart instruments. (BTL-1)

10. Write the procedure for adaptive routing. (BTL-1)

11. Express about a typical HART signal. (BTL-2)

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12. Define field bus. (BTL-1)

13. Summarize the drawbacks of field bus. (BTL-5)

14. Pointout about the field bus topology. (BTL-4)

15. Define the message format in HART protocol. (BTL-1)

16. Summarize the advantages of HART protocol. (BTL-5)

17. Give the advantages of field bus. (BTL-2)

18. Define VCR. List its type. (BTL-1)

19. Classify the operations of LAS. (BTL-3)

20. List the HART commands. (BTL-1)

PART B

1. (a) With neat sketch explain the general FIELDBUS architecture. (BTL-4) (8)

(b) Prepare a technical note on the OLE for process control applications. (8)

(BTL-6)

2. (a) Write short notes on Field Bus functions.(BTL-3) (8)

(b) Describe the applications of HART networks in SCADA. (BTL-1) (8)

3. (a) Illustrate the features of HART communication protocol. (BTL-3) (8)

(b) Explain the various communication modes of HART. (BTL-4) (8)

4. (a) Illustrate the uses of field bus in Industrial plant and advantages of using (8)
field bus at device level. (BTL-3)

(b) Classify the various HART commands and corresponding functionalities (8)
and explain any two in detail. (BTL-3)
5. (a) Explain the origin and benefits of the Fieldbus systems. (BTL-4) (8)

(b) Illustrate in detail about using HART in control systems. (BTL-3) (8)

6. (a) Explain about the Field bus technology that supports various topologies. (8)
(BTL-4)

(b) Compare and contrast the features of field bus and HART. (BTL-4) (8)

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7. (a) Describe the application of HART in Valve Diagnostics in detail. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Describe the application of HART in Inventory and tank farm management (8)
in detail. (BTL-1)
8. (a) How does the OPC relate to field bus standard efforts? (BTL-3) (4)

(b) With neat diagram explain the structure and elements of HART (12)
communication systems. (BTL-2)

9. Discuss about the HART Protocol implementation of OSI layer Model. (BTL-2) (16)

10. (a) Discuss about the HSE and H1 in FIELDBUS architecture with neat (12)
diagram. (BTL-2)

(b) Describe the Data link layer of the HART protocol in detail. (BTL-1) (4)

11. (a) Describe the physical layer of the HART protocol in detail. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Discuss about the basic requirements of field bus standard. (BTL-2) (8)

12. Write the communication services in FIELDBUS Message Specification and (16)
explain it. (BTL-6)

13. Explain in detail about the FAS with neat diagram. (BTL-5) (16)

14. Label and illustrate various blocks in Interoperability. (BTL-1) (16)

UNIT IV

MODBUS AND PROFIBUS PA/DP/FMS AND FF

PART A

1. Classify the types of PROFIBUS. (BTL-3)

2. Summarize the features of PROFIBUS. (BTL-2)

3. Give the advantages of Foundation Field Bus. (BTL-2)

4. List any two applications of MODBUS and PROFIBUS. (BTL-1)

5. Summarize the benefits of Foundation Fieldbus over HART. (BTL-2)

6. List the sub layers in the application layer of Foundation Field Bus. (BTL-1)

7. Give the disadvantages of FIELDBUS, compared to ± 20 mA analog HART standard.

(BTL-2)

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8. List the various MODBUS function codes. (BTL-1)

9. Define PROFIBUS protocol stack. (BTL-1)

10. Classify the various groups in FIELDBUS management. (BTL-3)

11. Write the applications of FMS, DP and PA PROFIBUS. (BTL-6)

12. Show the MODBUS message frame format with size of each field. (BTL-4)

13. List the two sub layers in the application layer of Foundation Fieldbus. (BTL-1)

14. Classify the various diagnostic tools available for troubleshooting in PROFIBUS.

(BTL-3)

15. Explain token passing mechanism in PROFIBUS. (BTL-5)

16. Classify the types of PROFIBUS. (BTL-4)

17. Sketch the message structure of MODBUS. (BTL-6)

18. Summarize the features of PROFIBUS. (BTL-5)

19. Explain communication objects. (BTL-4)

20. Name the devices supported by PROFIBUS. (BTL-1)

PART B

1. (a) Explain the communication model and profile of PROFIBUS .(BTL-5) (8)

(b) Summarize the special features of foundation PROFIBUS. (BTL-5) (8)

2. (a) Describe the MODBUS functions and message format with an (8)
application. (BTL-1)

(b) With neat sketch explain the structure of MODBUS protocol. (BTL-4) (8)

3. (a) Classify PROFIBUS and explain in detail. (BTL-4) (8)

(b) Describe error detection and troubleshootinng in PROFIBUS. (BTL-1) (8)

4. (a) Explain about the international FIELDBUS standard in detail. (BTL-4) (8)

(b) Briefly explain the features of MODBUS. (BTL-4) (8)

5. With neat sketch explain the architecture of PROFIBUS protocol stack. (BTL-4) (16)

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6. Describe about Common MODBUS function code and Read coil code. (BTL-1) (16)

7. (a) Discuss about the features of FIB-BUS in detail. (BTL-2) (8)

(b) With neat sketch explain the foundation fieldbus in detail. (BTL-4) (8)

8. (a) Discuss about error checking methods and message forming in MODBUS (8)
protocol. (BTL-2)
(b) Explain the PROFIBUS communication model depicting the structure of (8)
virtual field device with object dictionary. (BTL-3)

9. (a) Discus about the MODBUS/TCP protocol. (BTL-2) (8)

(b) List the different data types in MODBUS and explain each in detail. (8)
(BTL-1)
10. (a) Discuss about the different types of serial transmission modes of (8)
MODBUS network. (BTL-2)

(b) Describe communication function blocks in PROFIBUS. (BTL-1) (8)

11. Describe about the FMS in detail and also give the advantages of (16)
MODBUS/TCP. (BTL-1)

12. Classify the types of function codes in Modbus and explain in detail about read (16)
digital input status.(BTL-3)

13. List different types of layers in PROFIBUS and explain each in detail. (BTL-3) (16)

14. Design the various types of layers in Data Highway in detail. (BTL-6) (16)

UNIT V

INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

PART A

1. Expand the following. (a) PTT (b) RSSI. (BTL-1)

2. Give the advantages of ‘spread spectrum’ radio modem. (BTL-2)

3. Point out the common standard Ethernet implementations. (BTL-4)

4. Differentiate radio and wireless communication. (BTL-4)

5. Evaluate the baud rate of the standard 10-Mbps Ethernet. (BTL-5)

6. Point out various wireless radio modem families. (BTL-4)

7. Explain the function of modem. (BTL-5)

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8. Examine the specifications of 10 Mbps Ethernet. (BTL-3)

9. Give the advantages of radio waves. (BTL-2)

10. What is meant by 10 Base T systems? (BTL-1)

11. Examine RSSI in radio modem? (BTL-3)

12. Classify the components of a radio link. (BTL-3)

13. Name the different support structures of antenna. (BTL-1)

14. Give the types of cables used in communication system. (BTL-2)

15. What are the delays in 100 base T network? (BTL-1)

16. Discuss about the features of radio modem. (BTL-2)

17. Write the steps for implementing radio link. (BTL-6)

18. What are the ranges of radio spectrum? (BTL-1)

19. Name the modes of Radio modems. (BTL-1)

20. Write the different connectors used for industrial Ethernet. (BTL-6)

PART B

1. (a) Describe the modem hardware used for modulation and demodulation with (8)
a neat diagram. (BTL-2)

(b) Write short notes on radio spectrum and frequency allocation. (BTL-1) (8)

2. (a) Examine 10 Base-2 Ethernet in detail. (BTL-3) (8)

(b) Explain the topology used in the Ethernet.(BTL-4) (8)

3. (a) Compare 10 Mbps Ethernet with 100 Mbps Ethernet in detail. (BTL-5) (8)

(b) Explain the components of radio links in detail.(BTL-3) (8)

4. (a) Summarize the various cable media and transmission rate at 10 Mbps. (8)
(BTL-6)

(b) Write short notes on 10BASE-T. (BTL-6) (8)

5. (a) Summarize the range of frequency bands of radio transmission and give its (8)
applications. (BTL-5)

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(b) Compare the features of thin and thick Ethernet. (BTL-4) (8)

6. (a) Describe the cabling requirement of thin Ethernet. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Draw the schematic of radio modem configuration and explain in detail. (8)
(BTL-3)

7. (a) Discuss about the functions performed in the MAC sub layer in detail. (8)
(BTL-2)

(b) Explain in detail about the signal to noise ratio and SINAD. (BTL-4) (8)

8. (a) Describe 100 Mbps Ethernet with its specifications in brief. (BTL-1) (10)

(b) Explain the features of wireless LAN. (BTL-5) (6)

9. (a) Differentiate between the IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet V2. (BTL-2) (8)

(b) Discuss about the MAC Frame format. (BTL2) (8)

10. (a) Write a detailed technical note on token passing. (BTL-1) (8)

(b) Explain about the IEEE 802.3 Frame format. (BTL-4) (8)

11. (a) Describe the reasons for preferring Radio communication often. (BTL-1 (8)

(b) Explain the features of radio MODEM in detail. (BTL-5) (8)

12. (a) Define intermodulation and examine how to prevent it. (BTL-3) (8)

(b) Discuss about the ISA standards in detail. (BTL-2) (8)

13. (a) Describe the concept of clock recovery and equalization in Modem. (12)

(BTL-1)

(b) Write short notes on Fade margin.(BTL-1) (4)

14. (a) Discuss about the wireless HART in detail. (BTL-2) (8)

(b) Explain the operation of a synchronous and asynchronous modems and (8)
their synchronization. (BTL-3)

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