Here are 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the topics

mentioned:

Characteristics of IoT

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of IoT?

a) High power consumption
b) Limited connectivity
c) Interconnectivity of devices
d) Standalone operation
Answer: c) Interconnectivity of devices

2. IoT enables communication between devices through:

a) Direct programming
b) Machine-to-machine interaction
c) Human-to-human interaction only
d) Local area networks only
Answer: b) Machine-to-machine interaction

Physical Design of IoT

3. What are the primary components in the physical design of

IoT?
a) Sensors and Actuators
b) Servers and Desktops
c) Smartboards and Projectors
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Sensors and Actuators

4. In the IoT physical layer, sensors are responsible for:

a) Generating data
b) Storing data
c) Analyzing data
d) Displaying data
Answer: a) Generating data

Functional Blocks of IoT

5. Which of the following is NOT a functional block of IoT?

a) Sensing
b) Data Acquisition
c) Energy harvesting
 d) Communication
Answer: c) Energy harvesting

6. What is the purpose of the application layer in IoT functional

blocks?
a) Data transfer
b) Sensor communication
c) Provide user interfaces and services
d) Power management
Answer: c) Provide user interfaces and services

Sensing

7. Which type of sensors is typically used for temperature

measurement in IoT?
a) Accelerometers
b) Thermistors
c) Proximity sensors
d) Gyroscopes
Answer: b) Thermistors

8. Sensors in IoT typically convert physical parameters into:

a) Digital signals
b) Graphical representations
c) Analog signals
d) Binary code
Answer: c) Analog signals

Actuation

9. What is the role of an actuator in IoT?

a) Sensing the environment
b) Converting data into signals
c) Performing physical actions
d) Transmitting signals
Answer: c) Performing physical actions

10. Which of the following is an example of an actuator in

IoT?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Servo motor
c) Gyroscope
d) Light sensor
Answer: b) Servo motor
Basics of Networking

11. Which topology is commonly used in IoT networks?

a) Bus topology
b) Star topology
c) Ring topology
d) Tree topology
Answer: b) Star topology

12. What does "IP" stand for in IoT networking?

a) Internet Protocol
b) Interconnected Protocol
c) Internal Program
d) Input Processor
Answer: a) Internet Protocol

Communication Protocols

13. Which of the following is a lightweight communication

protocol used in IoT?
a) MQTT
b) HTTP
c) FTP
d) SMTP
Answer: a) MQTT

14. The Zigbee protocol is primarily designed for:

a) High-speed internet
b) Low-power, short-range communication
c) Cloud storage
d) Long-range cellular networks
Answer: b) Low-power, short-range communication

Sensor Networks

15. A sensor network typically consists of:

a) Only sensors
b) Sensors, gateways, and network protocols
c) Actuators only
d) Servers and routers only
Answer: b) Sensors, gateways, and network protocols
Unit-II

Here are 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the provided

topics:

Difference Between IoT and M2M

1. What is the primary focus of M2M communication?

a) Internet-based device communication
b) Machine-to-machine communication
c) Social media interaction
d) Cloud integration
Answer: b) Machine-to-machine communication

2. IoT differs from M2M by focusing on:

a) Localized communication
b) Human-to-human communication
c) Interconnection through the internet
d) Communication without sensors
Answer: c) Interconnection through the internet

3. Which technology often uses SIM cards for communication?

a) IoT
b) M2M
c) Cloud computing
d) Blockchain
Answer: b) M2M

4. IoT typically integrates M2M systems by adding:

a) Additional machines
b) Data analytics and cloud connectivity
c) Manual control systems
d) Standalone sensors
Answer: b) Data analytics and cloud connectivity

Interoperability in IoT

5. Interoperability in IoT refers to:

a) Devices performing similar tasks
b) Devices communicating and working together
c) Devices operating independently
d) Reducing device functionality
Answer: b) Devices communicating and working together
 6. Which standard promotes interoperability in IoT?
a) MQTT
b) CoAP
c) IEEE 802.15.4
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

7. Lack of interoperability in IoT can lead to:

a) Increased efficiency
b) Vendor lock-in
c) Faster communication
d) Better security
Answer: b) Vendor lock-in

8. What is essential for achieving interoperability in IoT?

a) Proprietary protocols
b) Open standards and APIs
c) Single-vendor solutions
d) Manual programming
Answer: b) Open standards and APIs

Introduction to Arduino Programming

9. What is the primary programming language used for

Arduino?
a) Python
b) Java
c) C++
d) Ruby
Answer: c) C++

10. Which function is mandatory in every Arduino sketch?

a) setup()
b) start()
c) main()
d) loop()
Answer: a) setup()

11. The loop() function in Arduino is used to:

a) Initialize variables
b) Configure hardware settings
c) Repeat code continuously
d) End the program
Answer: c) Repeat code continuously
 12. What is the primary IDE used for Arduino
programming?
a) PyCharm
b) Arduino IDE
c) Eclipse
d) NetBeans
Answer: b) Arduino IDE

Integration of Sensors and Actuators with Arduino

13. Which of the following is an example of an analog

sensor used with Arduino?
a) Temperature sensor (LM35)
b) Ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04)
c) IR Receiver
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Temperature sensor (LM35)

14. To connect a digital sensor to an Arduino, you primarily

use:
a) PWM pins
b) Analog input pins
c) Digital input/output pins
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Digital input/output pins

15. What is used to control an LED using Arduino?

a) DigitalWrite()
b) AnalogRead()
c) SerialBegin()
d) PrintLn()
Answer: a) DigitalWrite()

Unit-III

Here are 15 MCQs based on the provided topics:

Introduction to Raspberry Pi

1. What is Raspberry Pi?

a) A microcontroller
b) A credit-card-sized single-board computer
c) A type of IoT protocol
 d) A cloud service provider
Answer: b) A credit-card-sized single-board computer

2. Which operating system is officially supported by Raspberry

Pi?
a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian)
d) Android
Answer: c) Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian)

3. What is the purpose of GPIO pins on Raspberry Pi?

a) Networking
b) General-purpose input/output for sensors and actuators
c) Data storage
d) Programming only
Answer: b) General-purpose input/output for sensors and actuators

4. Which of the following is a popular Raspberry Pi model?

a) Arduino Uno
b) Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
c) ESP32
d) BeagleBone
Answer: b) Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Interfacing Raspberry Pi with Basic Peripherals

5. Which interface is used to connect a monitor to Raspberry

Pi?
a) GPIO pins
b) HDMI port
c) USB port
d) SPI interface
Answer: b) HDMI port

6. How do you connect a keyboard and mouse to Raspberry Pi?

a) Using GPIO pins
b) Using USB ports
c) Using the I2C interface
d) Using the Ethernet port
Answer: b) Using USB ports

7. Which protocol is commonly used to interface sensors like

temperature and humidity sensors with Raspberry Pi?
a) SPI
 b) I2C
c) UART
d) FTP
Answer: b) I2C

8. Which Raspberry Pi peripheral is used to connect to the

internet without a physical cable?
a) Ethernet port
b) HDMI port
c) Wi-Fi module
d) GPIO pins
Answer: c) Wi-Fi module

9. What is the default way to supply power to a Raspberry Pi?

a) GPIO pins
b) USB Type-C or Micro-USB cable
c) Battery pack
d) Ethernet power supply
Answer: b) USB Type-C or Micro-USB cable

Implementation of IoT with Raspberry Pi

10. Which programming language is commonly used for IoT

applications on Raspberry Pi?
a) Python
b) JavaScript
c) C++
d) Ruby
Answer: a) Python

11. What is the purpose of MQTT in IoT with Raspberry Pi?

a) Data storage
b) Sensor calibration
c) Lightweight communication protocol for IoT devices
d) Power management
Answer: c) Lightweight communication protocol for IoT devices

12. Which command is used to install Python libraries on

Raspberry Pi for IoT?
a) python install
b) pip install
c) apt-get install
d) setup.py
Answer: b) pip install
 13. What is the role of Node-RED in IoT implementations
with Raspberry Pi?
a) Provides a physical interface for GPIO
b) A programming language
c) A visual programming tool for IoT applications
d) A debugging tool
Answer: c) A visual programming tool for IoT applications

14. How can Raspberry Pi send sensor data to the cloud?

a) Using GPIO pins
b) Using MQTT or HTTP protocols
c) Using local storage
d) By directly connecting sensors to the cloud
Answer: b) Using MQTT or HTTP protocols

15. Which cloud platform is commonly used for IoT

applications with Raspberry Pi?
a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
b) Google Drive
c) Windows Azure
d) MongoDB
Answer: a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Unit-IV

Here are 15 MCQs based on the topics provided:

Introduction to Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

1. What is the main concept behind SDN?

a) Hardware-centric network control
b) Centralized software-based control of networks
c) Decentralized network management
d) Hardware-based data analytics
Answer: b) Centralized software-based control of networks

2. Which layer in SDN architecture is responsible for

controlling the network?
a) Application layer
b) Data plane
c) Control plane
d) Transport layer
Answer: c) Control plane
 3. Which protocol is commonly used for communication
between SDN controllers and switches?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) OpenFlow
d) MQTT
Answer: c) OpenFlow

4. What does SDN separate to provide flexibility in network

management?
a) Hardware and software
b) Control plane and data plane
c) Physical layer and application layer
d) Storage and computation
Answer: b) Control plane and data plane

SDN for IoT

5. How does SDN benefit IoT networks?

a) By providing centralized control and dynamic management
b) By reducing device costs
c) By eliminating the need for sensors
d) By increasing network hardware requirements
Answer: a) By providing centralized control and dynamic
management

6. Which of the following is a challenge in integrating SDN with

IoT?
a) Increased hardware costs
b) Scalability and real-time data management
c) Elimination of data analytics
d) Lack of wireless communication
Answer: b) Scalability and real-time data management

7. What role does the SDN controller play in an IoT

environment?
a) Provides hardware redundancy
b) Manages and optimizes data flow between IoT devices
c) Eliminates the need for protocols
d) Controls sensor power consumption directly
Answer: b) Manages and optimizes data flow between IoT devices

8. Which feature of SDN helps IoT networks handle dynamic

and large-scale environments?
a) Fixed routing tables
 b) Centralized programmability
c) Proprietary protocols
d) Physical network integration
Answer: b) Centralized programmability

Data Handling in SDN and IoT

9. What is a primary function of data handling in IoT systems?

a) Data replication
b) Data collection, storage, and preprocessing
c) Data deletion and backup
d) Eliminating redundancy in hardware
Answer: b) Data collection, storage, and preprocessing

10. Which type of data processing is essential for real-time

IoT applications?
a) Batch processing
b) Real-time or stream processing
c) Offline processing
d) On-demand static processing
Answer: b) Real-time or stream processing

11. What is a data lake in IoT systems?

a) A place for data visualization
b) A storage repository for raw data
c) A method to secure IoT data
d) A type of IoT sensor
Answer: b) A storage repository for raw data

Data Analytics in SDN and IoT

12. What is the main purpose of data analytics in IoT?

a) Reducing hardware costs
b) Extracting actionable insights from IoT data
c) Increasing sensor power
d) Storing data indefinitely
Answer: b) Extracting actionable insights from IoT data

13. Which analytics technique is commonly used for

predicting IoT device failures?
a) Descriptive analytics
b) Predictive analytics
c) Diagnostic analytics
 d) Prescriptive analytics
Answer: b) Predictive analytics

14. Big data analytics in SDN and IoT can be effectively

performed using:
a) Small-scale hardware systems
b) Cloud computing platforms
c) Manual data processing
d) Dedicated control devices only
Answer: b) Cloud computing platforms

15. Which of the following is a common tool for data

analytics in IoT?
a) Hadoop
b) Zigbee
c) MQTT
d) OpenFlow
Answer: a) Hadoop

Unit-V

Here are 15 MCQs based on the topics provided:

Cloud Computing and Sensor-Cloud

1. What is a Sensor-Cloud?
a) A cloud platform for video streaming
b) Integration of sensor networks with cloud computing
c) A standalone IoT device
d) A protocol for device communication
Answer: b) Integration of sensor networks with cloud computing

2. Which of the following is a primary benefit of Sensor-Cloud

systems?
a) Localized data storage
b) Enhanced processing and scalability
c) Elimination of the internet
d) Limited device connectivity
Answer: b) Enhanced processing and scalability

3. Sensor-Cloud enables:
a) Real-time monitoring and analytics through cloud infrastructure
b) Direct communication between sensors without intermediaries
c) Reduction of sensor hardware costs
 d) Offline-only data processing
Answer: a) Real-time monitoring and analytics through cloud
infrastructure

Smart Cities and Smart Homes

4. What is a defining feature of a smart city?

a) Heavy reliance on manual processes
b) Integration of IoT and data-driven systems for urban
management
c) Use of traditional infrastructure without digital upgrades
d) Minimal use of IoT devices
Answer: b) Integration of IoT and data-driven systems for urban
management

5. Which of the following is an application of IoT in smart

homes?
a) Smart lighting systems
b) Manual door locks
c) Non-programmable thermostats
d) Offline security systems
Answer: a) Smart lighting systems

6. A primary challenge in implementing smart cities is:

a) Lack of cloud computing solutions
b) Data privacy and security concerns
c) Lack of IoT sensors
d) Limited internet access globally
Answer: b) Data privacy and security concerns

7. Which protocol is commonly used in smart homes for device

communication?
a) HTTP
b) Zigbee
c) FTP
d) SMTP
Answer: b) Zigbee

Connected Vehicles

8. Connected vehicles are an application of:

a) Smart home systems
b) IoT and cloud technologies in transportation
c) Manual driving systems
 d) Unmanned aerial vehicles only
Answer: b) IoT and cloud technologies in transportation

9. Which technology is essential for connected vehicles to

communicate with infrastructure?
a) Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication
b) SMTP
c) Offline storage systems
d) Manual control mechanisms
Answer: a) Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication

10. What is the role of cloud computing in connected

vehicles?
a) Local storage of vehicle data
b) Real-time data analytics and remote monitoring
c) Eliminating communication between vehicles
d) Enhancing manual control systems
Answer: b) Real-time data analytics and remote monitoring

Smart Grid

11. What is the main purpose of a smart grid?

a) Traditional electricity distribution
b) Efficient energy management and monitoring using IoT
c) Manual energy distribution processes
d) Providing internet access to homes
Answer: b) Efficient energy management and monitoring using IoT

12. Which technology is critical for real-time data

exchange in smart grids?
a) MQTT
b) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
c) Manual data entry
d) Offline storage systems
Answer: b) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

13. A smart grid improves energy efficiency by:

a) Distributing power equally to all regions
b) Using sensors and IoT for demand-response management
c) Eliminating renewable energy sources
d) Avoiding real-time communication
Answer: b) Using sensors and IoT for demand-response
management
Industrial IoT (IIoT)

14. Industrial IoT (IIoT) is primarily used for:

a) Consumer-based IoT applications
b) Improving manufacturing and industrial processes through IoT
c) Eliminating the need for sensors in factories
d) Manual operation of industrial machines
Answer: b) Improving manufacturing and industrial processes
through IoT

15. What is a major advantage of IIoT in industries?

a) Reduced use of automation
b) Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance
c) Increased dependency on manual processes
d) Lack of integration with cloud systems
Answer: b) Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance