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SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING
COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Bachelor of Engineering
Semester
191EC – IOT BASED SYSTEMS DESIGN
Question Bank
UNIT-1
PART A
QUESTIONS CO CL level
B) The concept of loT has been around for centuries, but its
widespread implementation began in the late 20th century.
Answer: D) The term "loT" was coined in the 1990s, and its
development has rapidly progressed in recent years.
Answer: A) Bluetooth
What technology provides unique identification to IoT devices,
allowing them to connect to the internet and exchange data?
A) GPS
B) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
14 (CO1.4) (CL1)
C) NFC (Near Field Communication)
D) GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
Answer: A) Sensors
PART B
1 How has the evolution of IoT impacted various aspects of our (CO1.1) (CL2)
lives and what challenges and opportunities does it present for
the future?
2 How does the concept of Web 3.0 shape the future of the (CO1.2) (CL2)
Internet of Things (IoT), and what are the potential benefits
and challenges associated with this evolving paradigm?
3 How do the defining characteristics of the Internet of Things (CO1.3) (CL2)
(IoT) influence its potential applications and impact on various
industries?
4 What are some key enabling technologies that play a crucial role (CO1.4) (CL2)
in empowering the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, and how
do they contribute to its seamless functionality?
5 How does the architecture of the Internet of Things (IoT) enable (CO1.5) (CL2)
seamless connectivity, data processing, and communication
among diverse IoT devices?
6 What are the distinct roles and benefits of Fog, Edge, and Cloud (CO1.6) (CL2)
computing in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem?
7 How do functional block templatesaffect the trade-offs between (CO1.7) (CL2)
latency, bandwidth, and computational resources in an IoT
ecosystem?
8 How does the panoramic view of IoT applications encompass a (CO1.7) (CL2)
wide range of industries, including healthcare, agriculture,
smart cities, and industrial automation?
9 How can the deployment templates of IoTimpact network (CO1.8) (CL2)
efficiency, reliability, and overall performance
10 How do the different levels of the Internet of Things (IoT) (CO1.8) (CL2)
architecture collaborate to create a cohesive and efficient IoT
ecosystem?
11 How can the panoramic view of IoT applications benefit (CO1.9) (CL2)
society by addressing environmental challenges, improving
energy efficiency, and fostering sustainable development?
12 What are some common challenges and opportunities that arise (CO1.9) (CL2)
when deploying IoT solutions across these diverse domains?
PART C
1 Describe the potential challenges and limitations in adopting the (CO1.2) (CL2)
Web 3.0 view of IoT, and how can these challenges be
addressed to realize the envisioned benefits of a decentralized
and secure IoT ecosystem?
2 What are the core characteristics of the Internet of Things (IoT), (CL2)
and how do these characteristics impact various industries and (CO1.3)
everyday life, fostering innovation, efficiency, and
connectivity?
3 How do enabling technologies in the IoT ecosystem interact to (CO1.4) (CL2)
create intelligent and autonomous systems, and what are the
ethical implications and societal challenges that arise from the
deployment of such technologies in various domains?
4 Illustrate the different layers of the IoT architecture, collaborate (CL2)
to create a cohesive and efficient IoT ecosystem, and challenges
may arise in ensuring seamless integration and communication
between these layers? (CO1.5)
5 Differentiate between Fog computing, Edge computing, and (CO1.6) (CL2)
Cloud computing in the context of IoT, and how do these
computing paradigms complement each other to create a
comprehensive and efficient IoT ecosystem?
6 Discuss how the functional blocks of an IoT (CO1.7) (CL2)
ecosystemcollaborate to enable seamless data collection,
processing, and decision-making in various IoT applications?
7 What are the benefits and drawbacks of implementing IoT? (CO1.8) (CL2)
Discuss the trade-offs organisations must make when selecting
an IoT level for their applications, as well as how deployment
templates can either facilitate or impede IoT deployments.
8 How can data-driven insights, automation, and artificial (CO1.9) (CL2)
intelligence use IoT applications to transform agriculture and
healthcare? Examine use cases in each domain that illustrate the
advantages and disadvantages of IoT-enabled panoramic
solutions.
VEL TECH MULTI TECH Dr.RANGARAJANDr.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING
COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Bachelor of Engineering
Semester
191EC – IOT BASED SYSTEMS DESIGN
Question Bank
UNIT-2
PART A
QUESTIONS CO K level
PART B
1 How do middleware technologies play a crucial role in (CO1.1) (CL2)
addressing the challenges of interoperability and scalability in
the complex and diverse IoT ecosystem?
2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a (CO1.2) (CL2)
Horizontal Architecture Approach for IoT systems
3 How does adopting a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) (CO1.3) (CL2)
based Middleware approach enhance the interoperability and
flexibility of IoT systems?
4 How does the middleware architecture for RFID, WSN, (CO1.4) (CL2)
SCADA, and M2M systems differ?
5 What are the primary challenges posed by interoperability in (CO1.5) (CL2)
IoT systems?
6 Discuss the considerations that IoT system designers and (CO1.6) (CL2)
implementers should take into account when selecting the most
appropriate protocol.
7 How does the increased data speeds and higher bandwidth (CO1.7) (CL2)
capabilities of 5G networks impact the design and
implementation of middleware solutions?
PART C
PART A
QUESTIONS CO K level
1 Which standard defines the Physical and MAC layers for low-
rate wireless personal area networks (LR-WPANs)?
A) IEEE 802.11ah
B) IEEE 802.15.4 (CO3.1) (CL1)
C) IEEE 802.15.4e
D) IEEE 1901.2a
Answer: B) IEEE 802.15.4
2 Which feature of IEEE 802.15.4g standard enhances the range
and robustness of communication in outdoor IoT
deployments?
A) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
(CO3.1) (CL1)
B) Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH)
C) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
D) Long-Range (LoRa) modulation
Answer: D) Long-Range (LoRa) modulation
3 Which topology is commonly used in IEEE 802.15.4 based
IoT networks to enable communication between multiple
devices?
A) Point-to-Point (P2P)
(CO3.1) (CL1)
B) Star
C) Mesh
D) Bus
Answer: C) Mesh
4 What type of security mechanism is employed in IEEE
802.15.4 to provide confidentiality and integrity of data?
A) Public key infrastructure (PKI)
B) Message Digest Algorithm (MDA) (CO3.1) (CL1)
C) Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)
D) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Answer: D) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
5 Which standard introduces Time-Slotted Channel Hopping
(TSCH) to improve reliability and energy efficiency in low-
power IoT networks?
A) IEEE 802.15.4g
(CO3.2) (CL1)
B) IEEE 802.15.4e
C) IEEE 802.11ah
D) IEEE 1901.2a
Answer: B) IEEE 802.15.4e
6 What is the primary application of IEEE 1901.2a standard in
IoT systems?
A) Short-range wireless communication
B) Powerline communications (CO3.2) (CL2)
C) Long-range communication using LoRa modulation
D) High-speed data transfer over Wi-Fi
Answer: B) Powerline communications
9 Which frequency band is used by IEEE 802.11ah standard to
enable long-range and low-power communication in IoT
networks?
A) 2.4 GHz
(CO3.3) (CL1)
B) 5 GHz
C) 900 MHz
D) 60 GHz
Answer: C) 900 MHz
10 What is the primary advantage of IEEE 802.11ah in supporting
a large number of devices in IoT deployments?
A) High data transfer rates
B) Low power consumption (CO3.3) (CL1)
C) Short-range communication
D) Backward compatibility with older Wi-Fi standards
Answer: B) Low power consumption
What type of modulation technique is used in LoRaWAN to
achieve long-range communication in low-power IoT devices?
A) Frequency Modulation (FM)
13 B) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) (CO3.4) (CL1)
C) Spread Spectrum
D) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
Answer: C) Spread Spectrum
What is the primary advantage of using LoRaWAN in IoT
applications over other communication technologies?
A) High data transfer rates
B) Long-range communication capability
14 (CO3.4) (CL1)
C) Low power consumption
D) Support for high device density in a small area
Answer: B) Long-range communication capability
What is the typical network topology used in LoRaWAN
deployments to enable communication between end-devices
and a central gateway?
A) Mesh
15 B) Star (CO3.4) (CL1)
C) Bus
D) Ring
Answer: B) Star
Which of the following scenarios is best suited for using CoAP (CO3.8)
in IoT applications?
A) Real-time monitoring of power grid infrastructure.
B) Data logging and analysis in agricultural systems.
31 (CL1)
C) High-definition video streaming in smart homes.
D) Software updates for IoT devices.
Answer: B) Data logging and analysis in agricultural systems.
How does the lightweight nature of CoAP and MQTT protocols (CO3.8)
contribute to optimizing data aggregation and dissemination in
IoT networks?
A) By reducing the number of IoT devices in the network.
B) By minimizing the amount of data transmitted over the
32 network. (CL2)
C) By increasing the data packet size for faster communication.
D) By enabling direct peer-to-peer communication between IoT
devices.
Answer: B) By minimizing the amount of data transmitted over
the network.
What is the primary objective of data aggregation in IoT
systems?
A) To increase the data transmission speed between IoT
devices.
B) To reduce the overall power consumption of IoT devices.
33 C) To improve data accuracy and reliability by combining (CO3.9) (CL1)
multiple data sources.
D) To enhance data security and encryption during
transmission.
Answer: C) To improve data accuracy and reliability by
combining multiple data sources.
Which of the following techniques is commonly used for data (CO3.9) (CL1)
dissemination in IoT applications with large-scale
deployments?
A) Point-to-Point (P2P) communication
34 B) Broadcast communication
C) Star topology
D) Data replication
Answer: B) Broadcast communication
What role does data aggregation play in optimizing IoT network (CO3.9) (CL1)
traffic?
A) It increases the number of data packets transmitted, leading
to higher network traffic.
B) It reduces the overall data packet size, leading to lower
network traffic.
35 C) It enhances data security, resulting in higher network traffic
due to encryption.
D) It has no impact on network traffic as data aggregation is
limited to data processing.
Answer: B) It reduces the overall data packet size, leading to
lower network traffic.
1 Compare the physical and MAC layers of IEEE 802.15.4 and (CO3.1) (CL2)
IEEE 802.15.4g standards.
2 Analyze the advantages of IEEE 802.15.4e and IEEE 1901.2a (CO3.2) (CL2)
in supporting low-power and high-speed communication in
IoT systems.
3 Examine the physical and MAC layers of IEEE 802.11ah and (CO3.3) (CL2)
how they enable long-range and energy-efficient
communication in IoT deployments.
4 Discuss the security features implemented in LoRaWAN to (CO3.4) (CL2)
ensure secure data transmission in IoT applications.
5 Analyze the challenges of IP routing in low-power and lossy (CO3.5) (CL2)
networks and propose strategies to optimize routing over
constrained networks.
6 Evaluate the evolution of IP optimization techniques for IoT, (CO3.6) (CL2)
from 6LoWPAN to 6Lo and routing over low-power and lossy
networks.
7 Examine the application transport methods used in (CO3.7) (CL2)
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
for IoT.
8 Compare and contrast the CoAP and MQTT protocols used in (CO3.8) (CL2)
IoT applications at the application layer.
9 Explore the challenges of data aggregation and dissemination (CO3.9) (CL2)
in large-scale IoT deployments.
10 Discuss the trade-offs between long-range communication, (CO3.9) (CL2)
low power consumption, and data transfer speed in different
IoT access technologies.
11 How does the network layer facilitate the communication of (CO3.9) (CL2)
constrained nodes and networks in IoT systems?
12 What are the key considerations for selecting application layer (CO3.9) (CL2)
protocols (CoAP and MQTT) in IoT applications?
PART C
7 Compare and contrast the application layer protocols CoAP and (CO3.8) (CL3)
MQTT used in IoT implementations. Evaluate their respective
strengths in terms of lightweight communication, publish-
subscribe architecture, and efficient data transfer.
PART A
QUESTIONS CO K level
8 Which of the following IoT tools is used for storing and (CO4.2)
analyzing data from IoT devices?
A) Node-RED
B) MQTT
(CL1)
C) ThingSpeak
D) Wireshark
Answer: C) ThingSpeak
PART B
PART C
1 Explore the ease of use, rich library support, and ability to (CO4.2) (CL2)
handle data processing and communication tasks of Python
programming language in IoT projects.
2 Compare and contrast various IoT tools, such as Node-RED, (CL2)
AWS IoT Core, and ThingSpeak, in terms of their capabilities (CO4.2)
and functionalities.
3 Explain the process of developing applications through IoT (CO4.3) (CL2)
tools like Arduino IDE and Node-RED. Describe how these
tools facilitate rapid prototyping, real-time data visualization,
and seamless integration with IoT devices and cloud platforms.
4 Explore the challenges and considerations in developing sensor- (CL2)
based applications through an embedded system platform like
Raspberry Pi.
(CO4.4)
5 Investigate the implementation of IoT concepts with Python. (CO4.5) (CL3)
Discuss how Python enhances data aggregation, real-time
analytics, and communication with IoT devices.
6 Examine the capabilities of Raspberry Pi in implementing IoT (CO4.6) (CL3)
solutions.
7 Analyze the role of data aggregation and dissemination in IoT (CO4.6) (CL3)
ecosystems and also discuss the importance of efficient data
collection, processing, and distribution for enabling real-time
decision-making and optimizing IoT applications.
8 Discuss the security challenges in IoT implementations and how (CO4.6) (CL2)
Python can be utilized to enhance IoT security.
VEL TECH MULTI TECH Dr.RANGARAJANDr.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING
COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
Bachelor of Engineering
Semester
191EC – IOT BASED SYSTEMS DESIGN
Question Bank
UNIT-5
PART A
QUESTIONS CO K level
1 How can home automation enhance energy efficiency and (CO5.1) (CL2)
reduce utility costs for homeowners?
2 In a case study on home automation, how did the (CO5.2) (CL3)
implementation of voice-activated assistants improve
convenience for homeowners?
3 What security measures should be considered while (CO5.3) (CL2)
implementing home automation systems to protect against
potential cyber threats?
4 How can home automation contribute to creating an inclusive (CO5.4) (CL2)
living environment for individuals with disabilities?
5 What are the key challenges in implementing smart city (CO5.5) (CL2)
initiatives and how can they be overcome?
6 In a case study on smart cities, how did the integration of IoT (CO5.6) (CL3)
sensors in public transportation enhance commuters'
experience?
7 What role does data analytics play in smart city applications, (CO5.7) (CL2)
and how does it improve urban planning and resource
management?
8 How can the concept of smart grids revolutionize energy (CO5.8) (CL2)
distribution and consumption in smart cities?
9 How can IoT-based environmental monitoring systems aid in (CO5.9) (CL2)
early detection of natural disasters and potential hazards?
10 In a case study on environmental applications, how did IoT (CO5.9) (CL3)
sensors assist in tracking wildlife migration patterns?
11 How can IoT-enabled precision agriculture techniques (CO5.9) (CL3)
contribute to sustainable farming practices and food security?
12 What potential environmental benefits can be achieved through (CO5.9) (CL2)
the deployment of IoT-based waste management solutions?
PART C