Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3171108 Internet of Things Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3171108
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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15 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 16 repeated 3171108 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Differentiate between IoT and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Highlight the key characteristics of IoT.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Discuss the architecture of IoT using a detailed block diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Define IoT gateways and their function.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Discuss an architecture of Raspberry Pi.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2c OR

(c)
7 marks

Describe how sensors and actuators interact in an IoT environment to achieve automation.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

Explain the programming and implementation of a typical IoT system using NodeMCU.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2b

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

What is the Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol in IoT?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Summer 2025 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marks
What is an actuator in IoT, and how does it differ from a sensor?
(c)
7 marks
Discuss various levels of IoT.
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

What is the purpose of the Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) in IoT?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q5a

(b)
4 marks
Describe the functionality of the any one Layer in IoT communication.
(c)
7 marks

Describe the architecture of the Web Socket protocol in IoT, including its benefits and drawbacks.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Define Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in the context of IoT.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4c OR

(b)
4 marks

What are link layer protocols in IoT, and how do they contribute to IoT communication?

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

Explain the security challenges in IoT protocols and how they can be mitigated.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c, Summer 2025 Q5b OR

(a)
3 marks
How does CoAP ensure efficiency in constrained IoT devices?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Discuss the various communication models used in IoT.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers
Draw and Explain block diagram of IoT Security.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Summer 2025 Q5c

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
What is Key Management in IoT security?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

How does update management help in maintaining the security of IoT devices?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b OR

(c)
7 marks

Explain the role of IoT in agriculture, including real-time monitoring and precision farming.

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
What is the significance of IoT in smart cities?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c

(b)
4 marks
How is IoT applied in the transportation industry?
(c)
7 marks
Explain the role of IoT in military defense system.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Internet of Things (Winter 2025, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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