Unit-1
Part-A
1. R CO
Define the Internet of Things (IoT). 2
e 1
2. R CO
What are the key phases in the evolution of IoT? 2
e 1
3. R CO
Why is ARM architecture preferred for IoT devices? 2
e 1
4. R CO
List any two advantages of ARM processors in IoT applications. 2
e 1
5. R CO
What are the main layers of IoT architecture? 2
e 1
6. U CO
Explain the role of edge computing in IoT architecture. 2
n 1
7. R CO
What is the significance of cloud computing in IoT? 2
e 1
8. U CO
Differentiate between IoT and M2M communication. 2
n 1
9. R CO
Mention any two design principles for building an IoT architecture. 2
e 1
10 R CO
What are the needed capabilities for an effective IoT architecture? 2
. e 1
11 R CO
Define interoperability in the context of IoT. 2
. e 1
12 R CO
Why is scalability important in IoT systems? 2
. e 1
13 R CO
Mention any two standard protocols used in IoT communication. 2
. e 1
14 U CO
Explain the importance of IPv6 in IoT. 2
. n 1
15 R CO
What do you mean by "State of the Art" in IoT architecture? 2
. e 1
Part-B
1. Discuss the evolution of IoT, highlighting the key phases and technological 1 U CO
advancements. 6 n 1
2. Explain the need for ARM architecture in IoT. Compare ARM with other 1 U CO
processor architectures. 6 n 1
3. Describe the IoT architecture in detail and explain how it differs from 1 U CO
traditional computing models. 6 n 1
4. What are the key considerations while building an IoT architecture? Explain 1 U CO
with examples. 6 n 1
5. Explain the main design principles and required capabilities of a robust IoT 1 U CO
system. 6 n 1
6. Discuss various IoT standards and their importance in ensuring 1 U CO
interoperability. 6 n 1
7. Explain the security and privacy challenges in IoT architecture and propose 1 U CO
possible solutions. 6 n 1
8. Compare and contrast different communication protocols used in IoT (e.g., 1 U CO
MQTT, CoAP, HTTP). 6 n 1
Unit-2
Part-A
1. R CO
What is the role of devices and gateways in an IoT system? 2
e 2
2. U CO
Differentiate between local and wide-area networking in IoT. 2
n 2
3. R CO
What are the key components of an IoT gateway? 2
e 2
4. R CO
What is meant by real-time data processing in IoT? 2
e 2
5. U CO
How does IoT impact business processes? 2
n 2
6. R CO
What is "Everything as a Service" (XaaS) in IoT? 2
e 2
7. U CO
Differentiate between M2M and IoT communication. 2
n 2
8. R CO
What are the key challenges in M2M communication? 2
e 2
9. R CO
Define IoT analytics. 2
e 2
10 R CO
What is predictive analytics in IoT? 2
. e 2
11 U CO
How does big data influence IoT applications? 2
. n 2
12 U CO
How does AI contribute to IoT analytics? 2
. n 2
13 R CO
Mention two security concerns in IoT data management. 2
. e 2
14 R CO
What is the role of cloud computing in IoT data management? 2
. e 2
15 R CO
How do IoT business processes differ from traditional business processes? 2
. e 2
Part-B
1. Explain the role of devices and gateways in IoT and how they facilitate data 1 U CO
communication. 6 n 2
2. Describe various data management techniques used in IoT and their 1 U CO
significance. 6 n 2
3. 1 U CO
Explain how IoT is transforming business processes with real-world examples.
6 n 2
4. 1 U CO
Discuss Everything as a Service (XaaS) in IoT, its benefits, and challenges.
6 n 2
5. Explain IoT analytics in detail, focusing on real-time, predictive, and 1 U CO
prescriptive analytics. 6 n 2
6. Explain the importance of knowledge management in IoT and how it improves 1 U CO
decision-making. 6 n 2
7. Discuss the differences between local and wide-area networking in IoT and 1 U CO
their impact on connectivity. 6 n 2
8. Compare and contrast M2M communication with IoT-based communication 1 U CO
models. 6 n 2
Unit-3
Part-A
1. R CO
Define the IoT Reference Model. 2
e 3
2. R CO
What is the purpose of a Reference Architecture in IoT? 2
e 3
3. U CO
Explain the concept of Event-driven Architecture in IoT. 2
n 3
4. U CO
Differentiate between Event-driven and Service-oriented Architectures. 2
n 3
5. R CO
What is an IoT Domain Model? 2
e 3
6. R CO
What does a Functional Model represent in the context of IoT systems? 2
e 3
7. R CO
Define the Communication Model in IoT. 2
e 3
8. U CO
How does the IoT Reference Architecture facilitate interoperability? 2
n 3
9. State one advantage of using Service-Oriented Architecture in IoT R CO
2
applications. e 3
10 R CO
List one key component of an IoT Domain Model. 2
. e 3
11 How does an Event-driven Architecture improve system responsiveness in U CO
2
. IoT? n 3
12 R CO
Why is the IoT Information Model critical for data consistency? 2
. e 3
13 What role does the functional model play in aligning system functionalities R CO
2
. with real-world processes? e 3
14 R CO
What distinguishes a Communication Model from other IoT models? 2
. e 3
15 U CO
How do Event-driven Architectures handle asynchronous events in IoT? 2
. n 3
Part-B
1. 1 U CO
Discuss the IoT Reference Architecture in detail.
6 n 3
2. Explain various layers and components, how they interact, and the role each 1 U CO
plays in ensuring seamless operation of IoT systems. 6 n 3
3. Elaborate the role of the IoT Information Model in managing heterogeneous 1 U CO
data. 6 n 3
4. Examine how a well-defined Domain Model supports the overall architecture
1 U CO
of an IoT system, the challenges that may arise during its development, and
6 n 3
strategies for addressing these challenges.
5. Describe how the Functional Model maps system functionalities to real-world 1 U CO
processes, its impact on system flexibility and scalability, and potential pitfalls
6 n 3
if the model is not well designed.
6. 1 U CO
Explain the Communication Model in IoT systems.
6 n 3
7. Examine the challenges and solutions in designing an IoT system using Event- 1 U CO
driven Architectures. 6 n 3
8. Discuss the roles and interrelationships of the Reference Model, Domain 1 U CO
Model, Information Model, Functional Model, and Communication Model. 6 n 3
Unit-4
Part-A
1. R CO
What is an IoT node? 2
e 4
2. R CO
Define IoT Edge computing. 2
e 4
3. R CO
What is 6LoWPAN, and why is it important in IoT? 2
e 4
4. U CO
Differentiate between IPv4 and IPv6 in the context of IoT. 2
n 4
5. R CO
What is MQTT, and why is it used in IoT? 2
e 4
6. U CO
Explain the significance of CoAP in IoT applications. 2
n 4
7. R CO
Define application-aware communication in IoT. 2
e 4
8. R CO
What is network-aware and channel-aware communication in IoT? 2
e 4
9. R CO
Mention two advantages of using IPv6 in IoT networks. 2
e 4
10 R CO
What are the key features of 6LoWPAN? 2
. e 4
11 U CO
Explain the role of IoT Edge devices in data processing. 2
. n 4
12 U CO
How does MQTT ensure lightweight communication in IoT? 2
. n 4
13 U CO
How does CoAP support constrained IoT devices? 2
. n 4
14 R CO
Mention two differences between star and mesh topologies in IoT. 2
. e 4
15 R CO
What are the challenges in implementing IPv6 in IoT networks? 2
. e 4
Part-B
1. 1 U CO
Explain IoT nodes and their role in an IoT ecosystem.
6 n 4
2. 1 U CO
Discuss IoT Edge computing, its benefits, and real-world applications.
6 n 4
3. Explain 6LoWPAN and its role in enabling IoT communication over IPv6 1 U CO
networks. 6 n 4
4. Describe MQTT and CoAP protocols, highlighting their differences and use 1 U CO
cases in IoT. 6 n 4
5. Explain application-aware, network-aware, and channel-aware communication 1 U CO
in IoT. 6 n 4
6. Discuss the importance of low-power communication in IoT and how 1 U CO
protocols like 6LoWPAN, MQTT, and CoAP help achieve it. 6 n 4
7. Explain how hierarchical architectures improve scalability and efficiency in 1 U CO
IoT networks. 6 n 4
8. 1 U CO
Discuss different IoT network topologies, their advantages, and disadvantages.
6 n 4
Unit-5
Part-A
1. R CO
What is the ETSI standard for IoT architecture? 2
e 5
2. R CO
What are the main objectives of ETSI IoT standards? 2
e 5
3. R CO
What is the importance of IoT standards in smart homes? 2
e 5
4. R CO
List two IoT standards used in the energy sector. 2
e 5
5. U CO
How does IoT contribute to smart city development? 2
n 5
6. R CO
What is the role of IoT in personal health monitoring? 2
e 5
7. R CO
Define a trust model in IoT. 2
e 5
8. R CO
Why is security crucial in an IoT trust model? 2
e 5
9. U CO
How does ETSI support interoperability in IoT? 2
n 5
10 R CO
Define motion sensing in IoT and its applications. 2
. e 5
11 U CO
How does IoT improve energy efficiency in smart grids? 2
. n 5
12 R CO
Mention two security concerns in IoT-based smart cities. 2
. e 5
13 U CO
How does data privacy relate to an IoT trust model? 2
. n 5
14 R CO
What is the role of blockchain in IoT trust management? 2
. e 5
15 U CO
How does thrust analysis help in evaluating IoT security? 2
. n 5
Part-B
1. 1 U CO
Explain the ETSI IoT architecture and its significance in standardization.
6 n 5
2. Develop the various layers and components, how they interact, and the role 1 A CO
each plays in ensuring seamless operation of IoT systems. Include examples of 6 p 5
how the architecture supports scalability and interoperability.
3. 1 U CO
Explain the role of IoT standards in the energy sector, with examples.
6 n 5
4. How do IoT standards influence the implementation and efficiency of smart 1 A CO
city infrastructure? 6 p 5
5. Construct IoT standards for people-centric applications such as health 1 A CO
monitoring. 6 p 5
6. Discuss the importance of a trust model in IoT security and its key 1 U CO
components. 5 n 5
7. Discuss how authentication, access control, and encryption contribute to an 1 U CO
IoT trust model. 6 n 5
8. Compare different IoT security frameworks and their effectiveness in trust 1 A CO
management. 6 p 5
