2 mark Questions with answers
Unit I – Understanding IoT Concepts and Development Platform
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IoT refers to a network of interconnected devices
1 Define IoT. that collect and exchange data using embedded Remember
sensors and communication protocols.
Mention two
2 Smart homes, Industrial automation. Remember
applications of IoT.
What is the role of Actuators convert control signals into physical
3 Understand
actuators in IoT? actions like movement or switching.
Define sensor Sensor calibration adjusts sensor output to match a
4 Apply
calibration. known standard for accuracy.
List two
5 characteristics of Sensitivity, Accuracy. Remember
sensors.
What is the IoT enables automation, real-time monitoring, and
6 importance of IoT in data-driven decision-making in industrial Understand
industry? environments.
Mention two
7 characteristics of Precision, Response time. Remember
actuators.
Sensor drift refers to gradual deviation in sensor
8 What is sensor drift? output over time due to aging or environmental Analyze
factors.
Define IoT IoT architecture consists of perception, network,
9 Understand
architecture. middleware, and application layers.
What is the role of Calibration ensures sensor accuracy by aligning
10 Apply
calibration in sensors? output with known standards.
Unit II – Communication Protocols in IoT Development
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UART is a serial communication protocol
1 What is UART protocol? that transmits data asynchronously using Understand
start and stop bits.
Mention two features of I2C Supports multiple masters and slaves, uses
2 Remember
protocol. two wires (SDA and SCL).
Zigbee is a low-power, wireless
3 Define Zigbee. communication protocol used for short- Understand
range data exchange in IoT.
4 What is the role of Ethernet in Ethernet provides high-speed wired Apply
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communication between IoT devices and
IoT?
networks.
List two wireless protocols
5 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Remember
used in IoT.
What is the function of the
It signals the beginning of data
6 start bit in UART Understand
transmission in UART protocol.
communication?
Mention two advantages of
7 Fewer wires, supports multiple devices. Analyze
I2C over SPI.
Zigbee uses mesh topology to transmit
8 Define Zigbee signal flow. data between nodes using low-power radio Understand
signals.
What is the role of Bluetooth Bluetooth enables short-range wireless
9 Apply
in IoT? communication between devices.
Mention two limitations of Requires physical cabling, limited
10 Analyze
Ethernet in IoT. mobility.
Unit III – IoT Physical Devices and Sensor Control
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Mention two microcontrollers
1 Arduino, Raspberry Pi. Remember
used in IoT.
GPIO pins are used to interface
What is the use of GPIO pins in
2 sensors and actuators for input/output Apply
Raspberry Pi?
operations.
ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
3 Define ADC. converts analog signals into digital Understand
data.
List two types of motors used in
4 DC motor, Stepper motor. Remember
IIoT.
What is the function of a relay in A relay switches high-power devices
5 Apply
IIoT? using low-power control signals.
What is the use of Python in Python is used to write scripts for
6 Apply
Raspberry Pi-based IoT systems? sensor interfacing and device control.
Mention two types of embedded
7 Light sensor, Motion sensor. Remember
sensors.
DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter)
8 Define DAC. converts digital signals into analog Understand
outputs.
Transistors act as switches or
What is the function of a
9 amplifiers to control high-power Apply
transistor in IIoT hardware?
devices.
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Mention two methods of motor
10 PWM, Voltage regulation. Remember
speed control.
Unit IV – Cloud Services in IoT Development
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Mention two cloud platforms AWS IoT Core, Microsoft Azure IoT
1 Remember
used in IIoT. Hub.
A cloud dashboard visualizes real-time
2 What is a cloud dashboard? data from IoT devices for monitoring Understand
and analytics.
Data logging is the process of recording
3 Define data logging. Apply
sensor data over time for analysis.
Initial State is a cloud platform used for
4 What is Initial State in IoT? visualizing and analyzing IoT data Understand
streams.
Mention two communication
5 options for sending data to the MQTT, HTTP. Remember
cloud.
It provides secure device connectivity,
What is the role of AWS IoT
6 data processing, and cloud integration Understand
Core?
for IoT systems.
Mention two features of Initial Real-time visualization, cloud-based
7 Remember
State dashboard. analytics.
It refers to monitoring and analyzing
8 Define cloud data tracking. data transmitted from IoT devices to Apply
cloud platforms.
What is the use of SMS SMS alerts notify users of critical events
9 Apply
integration in IoT? or sensor readings.
Mention two benefits of cloud-
10 Scalability, Remote access. Understand
based IoT platforms.
⚙Unit V – Challenges in IoT System Design
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EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) refers to
1 Define EMI. unwanted signals that disrupt electronic Remember
device performance.
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) ensures
2 What is EMC? devices operate without interfering with each Understand
other.
Mention two battery
3 simulation challenges in Power profiling, thermal management. Analyze
IoT.
It involves integrating chips into compact
What is chip-package
4 packages for efficient performance and Understand
system development?
reliability.
List two reliability
5 Signal degradation, component failure. Analyze
concerns in IIoT hardware.
It involves designing compact, integrated
What is chip-package
6 packages for electronic components to Understand
system development?
enhance performance.
Mention two causes of High-frequency switching, proximity to power
7 Analyze
EMI in IoT hardware. lines.
Battery profiling analyzes power consumption
8 Define battery profiling. Apply
patterns to optimize energy usage.
What is the role of antenna Proper placement ensures optimal signal
9 Apply
placement in IoT design? strength and reduces interference.
Mention two reliability
10 factors in embedded Thermal stability, Component lifespan. Analyze
systems.
