Course Code: 18EC0440 R18

SIDDHARTH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY:: PUTTUR

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Subject with Code: Embedded Systems and IoT (18EC0440) Course & Branch: B.Tech - ECE
Regulation: R18 Year & Sem: IV-B.Tech & I-Sem

UNIT –I
INTRODUCTION TO EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

a Define embedded system. [L1][CO1] [2M]

b Write any four important characteristics of embedded systems [L1][CO1] [2M]
1 c Mention the features of Bluetooth interface [L1][CO1] [2M]
d List various types of embedded processors [L1][CO1] [2M]
e What is the function of linker in embedded system development? [L1][CO1] [2M]
2 Explain the different classifications of embedded systems. Give an example for each. [L2][CO1] [10M]
a Describe about 1-wire and parallel interface. [L2][CO1] [4M]
3
b With the help of neat block diagram, Explain architecture of embedded system. [L2][CO1] [6M]
a Distinguish between RISC and CISC design. [L2][CO1] [5M]
4
b List various applications of embedded systems. [L2][CO1] [5M]
Explain the role of following in embedded system
5 [L2][CO1] [10M]
i) Oscillator ii) Brownout Protection iii) Embedded Firmware
Explain the role of following circuitry in embedded system
6 [L2][CO1] [10M]
i) Reset Circuit ii) Real Time Clock iii) Watchdog Timer
a Compare the operation of Zigbee and Wi-Fi network. [L2][CO1] [5M]
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b Explain the GPRS and RS-485 interfaces in embedded systems. [L2][CO1] [5M]
8 With a neat diagram, explain the design process of an embedded system. [L2][CO1] [10M]
a Write a short note on UART and USB interfaces. [L1][CO1] [4M]
9 Write a short note about the following software tools in an embedded system
b [L1][CO4] [6M]
i) Cross-assembler ii) IDE iii) Prototyper
Explain in brief about the programming languages used for the development of
a [L2][CO4] [5M]
10 embedded systems
b Distinguish between Von-Neumann and Harvard architecture. [L2][CO1] [5M]
a Explain the differences between I2C and SPI interface [L2][CO1] [4M]
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b Explain the following interfaces: i)IEEE1394 ii)IrDA [L2][CO1] [6M]
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UNIT –II
IOT INTRODUCTION & CONCEPTS

a Define IoT. [L1][CO2] [2M]

b List various levels of IOT [L1][CO2] [2M]
1 c Define protocol [L1][CO3] [2M]
d Compare TCP and UDP [L4][CO3] [2M]
e List out the interfaces used in IoT? [L1][CO2] [2M]
a Describe the characteristics of IoT. [L2][CO2] [5M]
2
b Explain the role of things in IoT. [L2][CO2] [5M]
a Mention the applications of IoT. [L1][CO3] [5M]
3
b Explain the various link layer protocols of IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
4 With the help of neat diagrams, describe the levels of IoT with an example. [L2][CO2] [10M]
Describe an example of an IoT system in which information and knowledge are [L2][CO2] [5M]
a
5 inferred from the data.
b Classify the protocols associated with network/internet layer of IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
a With a neat sketch, explain the request-response communication model of IoT. [L2][CO2] [5M]
6
b Illustrate the generic block diagram of an IoT device and explain it briefly. [L2][CO2] [5M]
a Compare the protocols associated with transport layer of IoT [L2][CO3] [5M]
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b With a neat sketch, explain the push-pull communication model of IoT. [L2][CO2] [5M]
a Describe various functional blocks of IoT. [L2][CO2] [5M]
8
b Distinguish between Rest API & Web Socket API. [L2][CO3] [5M]
a Explain the major services used in cloud computing technology. [L2][CO2] [5M]
9
b Explain the role of Big data analysis in IoT and define its Characteristics. [L2][CO2] [5M]
a Discuss the role of communication protocols and embedded systems in IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
10 Describe how wireless sensor networks became one of the enabling technologies [L2][CO2] [5M]
b
of IoT.
a Define an internet protocol and compare IPV4 and IPV6. [L1][CO3] [5M]
11
b Compare Transmission protocol and user data gram protocol with diagram. [L2][CO3] [5M]
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UNIT –III
DOMAIN SPECIFIC IOT’s & IOT AND M2M

a Mention some of the commonly used water sensors [L1][CO5] [2M]

b What is a smart home? [L2][CO5] [2M]
1 c What is Thermocouple? [L2][CO5] [2M]
d Mention the communication protocols used for M2M local area networks. [L1][CO3] [2M]
e Define Software defined Network [L1][CO3] [2M]
a Describe the structure of Network function Virtualization for IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
2
b Explain the key elements of Network function Virtualization for IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
Define how the IoT technology can be implemented in smart lightening and [5M]
a [L2][CO2]
intrusion detection systems.
3
Describe how the IoT technology can be implemented in smart appliances and [5M]
b [L2][CO3]
smoke/gas detection systems.
Explain how IoT technology can used in the following application areas:
4 (i) Structural health monitoring (ii) Surveillance [L2][CO3] [10M]
(iii) Emergency response (iv) Weather monitoring
1. Describe how the environment can be more protected with the help of IoT technology
in the following categories:
5 [L3][CO3] [10M]
(i) Air pollution monitoring (ii) Noise pollution monitoring
(iii) Forest fire detection (iv) River flood detection
2. Describe the implementation of IoT technology into distributed energy systems to
optimize the efficiency of energy infrastructure and reduce wastage in the
6 [L3][CO3] [10M]
following categories:
(i) Smart grids (ii) Renewable energy systems (iii) Prognostics.
3. Explain the necessity of adopting IoT technology for a growing need to increase
customer loyalty and deliver the best in-store experience by retail sector in
7 [L2][CO3] [10M]
the following sectors:
(i) Inventory management (ii) Smart payments (iii) Smart vending machines
4. With the help of following sectors explain how IoT technology is impacting on the
end-to-end value chain in the logistics sector :
8 [L2][CO3] [10M]
(i)Route generation & scheduling (ii) Fleet tracking
(iii) Shipment monitoring (iv) Remote vehicle diagnostics
a Draw the structure of Software defined networking for IoT & Explain it [L3][CO3] [5M]
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b Explain the Key elements of Software defined network for IoT. [L3][CO3] [5M]
10 With the help of neat diagrams, explain the M2M system architecture. [L2][CO2] [10M]
a Mention the communication protocols used for M2M local area networks. [L2][CO3] [5M]
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b Explain the differences between Machines in M2M and Things in IoT. [L2][CO3] [5M]
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UNIT –IV
DEVELOPING INTERNET OF THINGS

a List the statements in Python. [L1][CO4] [2M]

b Write a short notes on file handling. [L1][CO4] [2M]
1 c Define iteration. [L1][CO4] [2M]
d Define Process specifications. [L1][CO4] [2M]
e What is the purpose of Information Model? [L2][CO4] [2M]
a List out the various steps involved in IoT system design methodology. [L1][CO4] [5M]
2
b Distinguish between a Physical entity and virtual entity. [L2][CO3] [5M]
Describe the following steps involved in IoT system design methodology: [L2][CO2] [10M]
3
(i) Purpose & Requirements Specification (ii) Process Specification
Describe the following steps involved in IoT system design methodology: [L2][CO2] [10M]
4
(i) Information model Specification (ii) Service Specifications
a Explain the characteristics of Python programming language. [L2][CO4] [5M]
5 Distinguish between procedure-oriented programming and object-oriented [L2][CO4] [5M]
b
programming.
Write a short on various service types used in service specifications step of IoT [L1][CO2] [5M]
a
system design methodology
6
Mention the advantages of IoT design methodology contrast to traditional [L1][CO2] [5M]
b
designing of IoT.
1. Explain the following data types of python with an example. [L2][CO4] [10M]
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(i) Numbers (ii) Strings
Explain the following data types of python with an example: [L2][CO4] [10M]
8
(i) Tuples (ii) Dictionaries
2. Explain the following data types of python with an example: [L2][CO4] [10M]
9
(i) Type conversions (ii) Lists
a Describe the packages used in python. [L3][CO4] [5M]
10 Explain the function with default arguments, passing by reference, keyword [L3][CO4] [5M]
b
arguments and variable length arguments with an example each.
a Elaborate the principles of Object-Oriented Programming. [L3][CO4] [5M]
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b Explain about the classes in python with some examples. [L3][CO4] [5M]
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UNIT –V
IOT PHYSICAL DEVICES & ENDPOINTS

1 aList out various versions of raspberry pi devices till date. [L1][CO5] [2M]
bWrite a short note on Light Dependent Resistor. [L1][CO5] [2M]
cWhat is the use of GPIO pins in a IoT device? [L2][CO5] [2M]
dWrite a short note on PIR sensor. [L1][CO5] [2M]
eWrite about the sensor and give an example. [L1][CO5] [2M]
2 aWith the help of neat diagram explain the basic building blocks of IoT device. [L2][CO4] [6M]
bJustify how Raspberry Pi is different from a desktop computer. [L5][CO5] [4M]
3 aDescribe the various features of a Raspberry Pi device. [L2][CO5] [6M]
bClassify the various versions of raspberry pi devices till date. [L1][CO5] [4M]
4 aExplain an IoT device & give some examples. [L2][CO4] [5M]
bExplain the GPIO pins of Raspberry Pi device with neat diagram. [L2][CO5] [5M]
5 aWhat is a module in python? Explain with an example. [L2][CO4] [5M]
bExplain in brief about the Object-Oriented Programming concepts. [L2][CO4] [5M]
6 aMention the flavors of Linux OS supported by Raspberry pi device. [L1][CO5] [3M]
bClassify the various frequently used commands during operation of Linux OS. [L2][CO4] [7M]
7 aWrite a short note on various raspberry pi interfaces used for data transfer. [L1][CO4] [3M]
bCompare the various single board computers which are alternatives to [7M]
[L2][CO4]
Raspberry pi.
8 a Design an automatic motion light system using raspberry pi and write a python [5M]
[L6][CO5,6]
program to support the working of that design.
b Illustrate how to interface a LED to raspberry pi and write a program to blink [L6][CO5] [5M]
9 Design an automatic refrigerator light system with LED, switch & raspberry pi and [5M]
[L6][CO5,6]
write a python program to support the working of that design.
10 a Explain the use of SPI and I2C interfaces on raspberry pi? [L2][CO5] [4M]
b Illustrate how to interface a switch to raspberry pi. [L2][CO5] [6M]
11 a Illustrate how to interface a Light sensor (LDR) with raspberry pi. [L2][CO5] [5M]
b Design an automatic lightening system with LDR, Light and raspberry pi and [5M]
[L6][CO5,6]
write a python program to support the working of that design.

Prepared by:
Dr.R.Premkumar, Mr.D.Madhu and Mr. P.Pavankumar