Industrial Data Networks QBank
Industrial Data Networks QBank
V II SEMESTER
1907702-INDUSTRIAL DATA NETWORKS
Regulation - 2019
Academic Year 2024 - 2025 (Odd Sem)
QUESTION BANK
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11. Define topology. What are the different types of topologies? BTL-1 Remember CO 1
17. List the modes in HDLC data link control protocol. BTL-1 Remember CO 1
18. List the benefits of token passing protocol for media access. BTL-1 Remember CO 1
19. How the three HDLC frame types differ from one another. BTL-2 Understand CO 1
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22. Write the difference between character oriented and bit oriented protocol. BTL-2 Understand CO 1
24. How many layers are available in OSI model? BTL-2 Understand CO 1
PART-B
1. (i) Mention the different types of network topologies with neat diagram.(7) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
(ii) Explain the different categories of networks and transmission mode with
neat sketch.(6)
2. Discuss in detail about the functions of ISO-OSI layers.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
4. Examine HDLC in terms of frame format and frame contents.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
5. Analyze the difference between the basic control format and extended control BTL-4 Analyze CO 1
format with HDLC.(13)
6. (i) Explain about the operation of command-response mode in detail.(6) BTL-4 Analyze CO 1
(ii) Compare token bus and token ring in detail.(7)
7. Illustrate about Open Systems Interconnect model with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
8. Write short notes on TCP/IP layer protocol. Also compare TCP/IP with OSI. BTL-4 Analyze CO 1
(13)
9. (i) Sketch and explain the model of TCP/IP and also discuss the choice of CO 1
protocols available in every layer of the same.(10) BTL-3 Understand
(ii) Give the limitations that exist when the reduced OSI model is implemented.
(3)
10. Design the Go-back NARQ and selective reject ARQ selective error mechanism BTL-5 Create CO 1
with flow diagram.(13)
11. Describe in detail about the token passing protocol.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
12. Discuss about packets witching and messages witching in detail.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
13. Describe about the concept of switching and explain about circuits witching in BTL-3 Apply CO 1
detail.(13)
14. Evaluate how media is accessed and collision is detected in CSMA/CD with neat BTL-5 Evaluate CO 1
flow diagram.(13)
15. Describe about asynchronous and synchronous protocols with neat diagram. BTL-3 Apply CO 1
(13)
16. Explain about CAMA/CD protocol with neat sketch.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 1
17. Evaluate the performance of medium access control mechanism.(13) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 1
PART-C
1. Draw the segment format of TCP and explain the steps involved in connection BTL-5 Create CO 1
establishment and connection termination.(15)
2. Summarize the CSMA/CD MAC technique with necessary diagrams.(15) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 1
3. Develop a process for establishing a link ,exchange the frames and terminating BTL-5 Create CO 1
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the link using high level data link protocol with suitable example.(15)
4. Explain the network hierarchy and compare the performances of Packet BTL-5 Evaluate CO 1
switching, Message switching and Circuit switching.(15)
5. Explain in detail about Data link control protocol with neat diagram.(15) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 1
4. Write the difference between Fast Ethernet and GigabitEthernet. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
9. List the main reasons for collision on an Ethernet network. BTL-1 Remember CO 2
11. Express the two ASCII character usedin RS-232 softwarehandshaking. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
13. Classify the various transmission line effects on digital pulses. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
14. Give the four wirenetwork configuration of EIA-485 network. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
17. Specify any four faults monitored by AS-I fault monitoring system. BTL-1 Remember CO 2
19. List the hardware hand shaking lines used in theRS-232. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
20. Write Manchester code for the data signal 001001. BTL-2 Understand CO 2
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PART-B
1. Describe the topology, cabling and encoding scheme used in Ethernet BTL-3 Apply CO 2
communication.(13)
2. (i) Discuss about the ARC net configuration with neat diagram.(10) BTL-3 Apply CO 2
(ii) Summarize the salient features of ARC net.(3)
3. Discuss about thevarious Ethernet standardsfornetworks.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 2
16. Explain bridges and gateways in detail with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 2
17. What is transparent bridge? Elaborate the process of learning involved in such a BTL-5 Evaluate CO 2
bridge to create dynamic forwarding tables.(13)
PART-C
1. Illustrate the half duplex communication between 2PC’s using RS-232 interface CO 2
standard with the help of sequence diagram. (15) BTL-5 Evaluate
2. Show in detail about Hall-duplex operational sequence of RS-232 with neat flow CO 2
sketch between DTE and DCE over public switched telephone network. BTL-5 Evaluate
(15)
3. (i) Can the length of an Ethernet be increased to many segments of 500 meters CO 2
each merely by adding a repeater to connect each additional segment? Give BTL-5 Create
reasons.(10)
(ii) Define various strategies involved in designing Bridge from 802.X to
802.Y.(5)
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4. (i) Discuss the security aspect of internetworking when it is used for control CO 2
applications.(8) BTL-5 Evaluate
(ii) Elaborate the features of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.(7)
5. Explain the connectionless gate way configuration and describe the process of
transmitting a datagram from network to network.(15) BTL-5 Create CO 2
1. List the different modes of digital transmission of data used by HART protocol. BTL-1 Remember CO3
2. Write the difference between HARTand Field bus. BTL-1 Remember CO3
7. How OPC allow reusing applications with different sets of process interface BTL-2 Understand CO3
equipment?
8. List the different HART networks. BTL-1 Remember CO3
9. List the two types of frame formats in HART protocol. BTL-1 Remember CO3
10. How HART protocol linked with OSImodel? BTL-2 Understand CO3
16. What are the advantages of HART protocol. BTL-2 Understand CO3
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PART – B
1. (i) Describe the command instruction formats and reference model of HART CO3
communication.(8) BTL-3 Apply
(ii) Explain typical application for HART communication protocol.(5)
2. Describe the various HART communication layers.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO3
3. (i) Infer the precautions taken during wiring and installation of fieldbus BTL-4 Analyze CO3
system.(6)
(ii) With neat sketch, explain the different ways in which devices are connected
to the Field bus.(7)
4. (i) Explain the origin and benefits of the Fieldbus systems.(6) BTL-4 Analyze CO3
(ii) List the encoding logic with neat sketch and rules used by Field bus physical
layer.(7)
5. Explain about the Fieldbus technology that supports various topologies.(13) BTL-4 Analyze CO3
6. With neat sketch describe the general Field bus architecture.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO3
10. (i) Describe the Physical layer of the HART protocol in detail.(8) BTL-3 Apply CO3
(ii) Mentation the advantages and disadvantages of HART protocol.(5)
11. Discuss about the HSE and H1 in Fieldbus architecture with neat diagram. BTL-3 Apply CO3
(13)
12. Express the communication services in Field bus Message Specification and BTL-3 Apply CO3
explain it.(13)
13. Explain in detai labout the FAS with neat diagram.(13) BTL-5 Evaluate CO3
15. With neat diagram, explain the two possible configurations in which HART BTL-3 Apply CO3
device can operate?(13)
16. Discuss about the Datalink layer of the HART protocol and HART frame format BTL-3 Apply CO3
in detail.(13)
17. Elaborate in detail the general architecture of Fieldbus in a DCS environment BTL-5 Evaluate CO3
Of your own choice.(13)
PART – C
1. Evaluate the three classes of HART command set and list 6 commands in each. BTL-5 Evaluate CO3
(15)
2. Sketch the architecture of FOUNDATION field bus and give explanation on any BTL-5 Evaluate CO3
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4. Design a complete package that helps to build, test and deploy HART enabled BTL-5 Create CO3
product for a leading oil and gas company, which holds turbine meter,
flowmeters and flow computers.(15)
5. Elaborate in detail the general architecture of OLE for process control BTL-5 Evaluate CO3
applications.(15)
6. List the sublayers in the application layer of Foundation Field Bus. BTL-1 Remember CO 4
7. Give the disadvantages of Fieldbus, compared to±20mA analog HART standard. BTL-2 Understand CO 4
10. What is the common problems that occur with Modbus. BTL-2 Understand CO 4
12. Specify the transmission modes in which data is exchanged using MODBUS BTL-2 Understand CO 4
communication Protocol.
13. What are the data transmission services defined in profibus? BTL-1 Remember CO 4
14. List the various diagnostic tools available for troubleshooting in PROFIBUS. BTL-1 Remember CO 4
15. What is the main task of lower layer interface in Profibus protocol. BTL-2 Understand CO 4
17. State the MODBUS messageframe format with sizeof eachfield. BTL-1 Remember CO 4
18. List the contents in the structure of object dictionary which is used as BTL-1 Remember CO 4
communication object in PROFIBUS station.
19. What is the preferred MODBUS mode? BTL-2 Understand CO 4
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23. What is meant by data transmission services defined in Profibus. BTL-2 Understand CO 4
PART – B
1. (i) Describe the MODBUS functions and message format with an application. CO 4
(7) BTL-4 Analyze
(ii) With neat sketch explain the structure of MODBUS protocol.(6)
2. (i) Briefly explain the features of MODBUS.(6) BTL-4 Analyze CO 4
(ii) Discuss the common problems and faults related to MODBUS installation.
(7)
3. Describe about Common MODBUS function code and Read coil code.(13) BTL-1 Remember CO 4
10. What is Profibus protocol stack? Explain with suitable diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 4
11. With respect to MODBUS protocol, elaborate the following function codes with BTL-3 Apply CO 4
associated example for request message and response frame formats.
(i) Read Coil Status (function code01)(4)
(ii) Preset Single Register (function code06)(3)
(iii) Loop Back Test(function code08) (3)
(iv) Force Multiple Register(function code10)(3)
12. Classify the types of function codes in Modbus and explain in detail about BTL-3 Apply CO 4
read digital input status.(13)
13. List different types of layers in Profibus and explain each in detail.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 4
14. Design the various types of layers in Data Highway in detail.(13) BTL-5 Create CO 4
15. What is communication object? Explain in detail the system operation of BTL-3 Apply CO 4
Profibus.(13)
16. Describe the Profibus communication model depicting the structure of virtual BTL-3 Apply CO 4
field device with object dictionary.(13)
17. Explain in detail about data highway protocol with neat diagram.(13) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 4
PART-C
1. Elaborate in detail the various layers used in Foundation Fieldbus.(15) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 4
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2. Elaborate in detail the architecture of Foundation Fieldbus and give explanation BTL-5 Create CO 4
on any of the five blocks.(15)
3. (i) Compare the features of FF with Profibus.(8) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 4
(ii) Explain the installation and troubleshooting of Profibus.(7)
4. Discuss in detail about system operation of PROFIBUS and classification of BTL-5 Create CO 4
PROFIBUS.(15)
5. List the three OSI layers used in data highway protocol. Summarize the symbols, BTL-5 Evaluate CO 4
type and description for full duplex type of same protocol. (15)
8. List the specifications of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet. BTL-2 Understand CO 5
14. Give the types of cables used in communication system. BTL-2 Understand CO 5
17. Write the steps for implementing radio link. BTL-2 Understand CO 5
18. What is the need for wireless communication in industries. BTL-2 Understand CO 5
20. Write the features of industrial Ethernet. And also list the different connectors BTL-1 Remember CO 5
used for industrial Ethernet.
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PART – B
1. Describe the modem hardware used for modulation and demodulation with BTL-3 Apply CO 5
a neat diagram.(13)
2. Describe10Base-5 Ethernet in detail with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
3. (i) Illustrate about wireless technologies based on channel rate, transmit power BTL-3 Apply CO 5
and range.(7)
(ii) Explain the components of radio links and radio modems.(6)
4. Elaborate in detail the 10 Base-2 Ethernet in detail with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
5. Infer the range of frequency bands of radio transmission and give its BTL-4 Analyze CO 5
applications.(13)
6. Examine the detail the 10Base-T Ethernet in detail with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
7. Brief the topology, cabling, media access and collision detection schemes of BTL-3 Apply CO 5
Ethernet Communication.(13)
8. Describe100 Mbps Ethernet with its specifications in brief.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
9. (i) Distinguish between the IEEE 802.3 and EthernetV2.(7) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
(ii) Discuss about the MAC Frame format.(6)
10. Describe about IEEE802.3 standard Frame format.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
11. (i) Explain how a radio path profile is created while implementing a radio BTL-3 Apply CO 5
link.(7)
(ii) Explain the modes and features of radio MODEM in detail.(6)
12. Discuss in detail about the components of radio link with neat sketch.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
13. Draw the schematic of radio modem configuration and explain in detail.(13) BTL-4 Analyze CO 5
14. Explain about the technical details of wireless HART communication BTL-4 Analyze CO 5
standard in detail.(13)
15. Writeshort notes on radio spectrum and frequency allocation.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
16. Explain 100 Mbps Ethernet media system with neat diagram.(13) BTL-3 Apply CO 5
17. Explain in detail about wireless HART and ISA100 with neat diagram.(13) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 5
PART – C
1. Discuss the features of industrial Ethernet and comment on its superiority over BTL-5 Create CO 5
standard Ethernet.(15)
2. (i) Write short notes onISA100.(8) BTL-5 Evaluate CO 5
(ii) Compare 10 Mbps Ethernet with 100 Mbps Ethernet in detail.(7)
3. Explain briefly about BTL-5 Evaluate CO 5
(i) Topologyused inthick and thin Ethernet.(8)
(ii) Connectors used in industrial Ethernet.(7)
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