ITB4402 – CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEMS QUESTION BANK
2-MARKS: -
Describe the role of sensors in a CPS and how they influence system performance.
What are the challenges of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices into CPS
architectures?
Explain the concept of fault tolerance in CPS and its significance.
How does real-time data processing impact the operation of CPS?
Discuss the importance of middleware in communication networks within CPS.
What are the effects of latency on control loops in CPS?
Define model predictive control and its applications in cyber-physical
systems. How can machine learning techniques enhance the functionality of
CPS?
Briefly explain the role of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in CPS.
What are the security concerns associated with wireless communications in CPS?
What are the components of a typical CPS platform.
Briefly explain the role of actuators.
What is the importance of controller design in automated systems?
Differentiate between CLFs and MLFs.
Explain the importance of ECU in CPS design.
How does network congestion impact CPS performance?
Define the concept of reachability analysis in formal methods.
What is the importance of weakest pre-conditions in CPS software analysis?
Briefly explain the security vulnerabilities in vehicle ABS systems.
What are the main threats faced by power distribution systems?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a component of a Cyber-Physical
System (CPS) hardware platform?
Processors
Sensors
Actuators
Database Management Systems
CAN (Controller Area Network) communication protocols are commonly used in CPS
networks for automotive systems True/False
In control system design, the most common method used to analyze system
stability
Define stability in the context of control systems.
In flowpipe construction, the system dynamics are typically represented
using
Explain the concept of flowpipe construction in formal analysis
All forms of network congestion lead to data packet loss True/False
Sense faults occur when a sensor fails to provide accurate data True/False
Describe the role of state estimation in detecting attacks
Describe the concept of secure task mapping
What are the basic principles of design and validation in Cyber-Physical Systems
(CPS)?
What role do processors, sensors, and actuators play in CPS hardware platforms?
What are the key principles of Automated Control Design in Cyber-Physical Systems?
How is stability analysed using Control Lyapunov Functions (CLFs) and Multiple
Lyapunov Functions (MLFs)?
How are software components mapped to ECUs in CPS implementation?
What is the impact of scheduling and bus latency on CPS performance?
What are Timed and Hybrid Automata, and how are they used in the modeling of
Cyber- Physical Systems?
What is the role of Flowpipe construction in Formal Analysis of Cyber-Physical
Systems?
What are the key attack models considered in the secure deployment of Cyber-Physical
Systems (CPS)?
How is state estimation used for attack detection in CPS?
6-MARKS: -
Evaluate the role of automotive Ethernet in enhancing data transmission efficiency in
CPS.
Analyze the impact of sensor fusion on improving accuracy and reliability in CPS
networks.
Discuss the influence of environmental noise on controller performance and strategies
to mitigate its effects.
Assess the application of Lyapunov functions in verifying the stability of nonlinear
CPS systems.
Explain the process and significance of feature mapping to software components in
CPS development.
Evaluate how task scheduling can affect real-time performance and reliability in CPS.
Compare hybrid automata and timed automata in terms of their suitability for modeling
complex CPS behaviors.
Analyze the effectiveness of flowpipe construction methods in reachability analysis for
CPS.
Discuss common attack models in CPS security and their implications on system
resilience.
Assess the role of state estimation methods in identifying and mitigating cyber-physical
attacks.
Explain the role of automotive Ethernet in modern CPS platforms.
Analyze the significance of sensors and actuators in the context of CPS networks.
Discuss the performance of controllers under varying noise conditions.
Assess the role of Lyapunov functions in stability analysis.
Analyze the process of mapping features to software components in CPS
implementation
Evaluate the role of scheduling in maintaining CPS performance.
Compare hybrid automata and timed automata for CPS safety modeling.
Evaluate flowpipe construction as a technique for CPS analysis.
Discuss the attack models commonly used in CPS security analysis.
Assess state estimation techniques for detecting attacks.
Explain the implications of Industry 4.0 on Cyber-PhysicalSystems.
Explain the significance of stability in dynamical systems and its impact on automated
control design.
Discuss two common controller design techniques used in automated control systems.
Discuss the importance of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in managing CPS
tasks.
Explain the process of translating high-level features of a Cyber-Physical System into
specific software components.
Explain the concept of timed automata and their significance in modeling time-
sensitive behaviors of Cyber-Physical Systems.
Identify and discuss future trends in the implementation of Cyber-Physical Systems.
How will emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT, influence the design and
performance of CPS in various application domains?
Discuss the benefits and limitations of using formal methods in CPS development.
Analyze the various attack models that can be used against CPS, and discuss their
implications on system security.
Discuss the significance of partitioning in securing CPS, particularly in the context of
resource allocation and fault isolation.
Explain the role of automotive Ethernet in modern CPS platforms.
Analyze the significance of sensors and actuators in the context of CPS networks.
Discuss the performance of controllers under varying noise conditions.
Assess the role of Lyapunov functions in stability analysis.
Analyze the process of mapping features to software components in CPS
implementation.
Explain the concept of timed automata and their significance in modelling time-
sensitive behaviours of Cyber-Physical Systems.
Identify and discuss future trends in the implementation of Cyber-Physical Systems.
How will emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT, influence the design and
performance of CPS in various application domains?
Discuss the benefits and limitations of using formal methods in CPS development.
Analyze the various attack models that can be used against CPS, and discuss their
implications on system security.
Discuss the significance of partitioning in securing CPS, particularly in the context of
resource allocation and fault isolation.
10-MARKS: -
Evaluate the key design principles of CPS, with an emphasis on hardware platforms
such as Wireless HART and CAN, and their roles in industrial applications.
Synthesize the implications of deploying an RTOS for scheduling real-time control
tasks in CPS, focusing on advantages and limitations.
Analyze the stability challenges faced by CPS under packet drop scenarios, and
propose controller strategies to mitigate these issues.
Discuss the impact of switching and environmental noise on control system
performance and design, with an emphasis on stability and accuracy.
Evaluate the challenges and solutions associated with ECU mapping in CPS design,
focusing on performance optimization and scalability.
Assess various fault tolerance techniques applicable in real-time control systems
within CPS and their effectiveness in maintaining system reliability.
Critically assess the role of automata-based modeling techniques in the formal safety
analysis of CPS, with examples of common applications.
Explain the concept of bounded model checking and its utility in ensuring software
safety for CPS, highlighting key methods and limitations.
Analyze real-world case studies of CPS security breaches, particularly focusing on
lessons learned from ABS hacking and similar incidents.
Evaluate the effectiveness of attack prevention and mitigation techniques for securing
power distribution systems in CPS.
Evaluate the design principles of CPS, focusing on hardware platforms like Wireless
Hart and CAN.
Synthesize the implications of using RTOS in scheduling real-time control tasks in
CPS.
Analyze the stability of CPS under packet drop scenarios and propose controller
improvements.
Analyze the performance effects of switching and noise in control system design.
Evaluate the challenges and solutions in CPS performance analysis concerning ECU
mapping
Evaluate fault tolerance techniques in the real-time control.
Critically assess the role of automata-based modeling in the formal analysis of CPS
safety.
Explain, the use of bounded model checking in ensuring software safety.
Explore the real-world case studies of CPS attacks, focusing on lessons learned from
ABS hacking.
Evaluate attack prevention techniques for power distribution systems.
Analyze the design and validation principles of Cyber- Physical Systems (CPS) in the
context of Building Automation and Medical CPS.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different scheduling algorithms for managing real-time
control tasks
Evaluate the design considerations for implementing a controller in a Cyber-Physical
System.
Explain the principles of automated control design and discuss how these principles
can be applied to design a control system for a smart building’s heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Illustrate your answer with examples of different faults and their potential effects on
system stability and accuracy.
Evaluate the impact of sensor and actuator faults on the performance of Cyber-
Physical Systems.
Discuss the future directions in the field of formal methods for safety assurance in
Cyber-Physical Systems. What emerging challenges and opportunities do you foresee
in this area?
Discuss the steps involved in the bounded model checking process and how it helps
identify potential issues in the system design.
Evaluate the automotive case study of Vehicle ABS hacking, discussing the
vulnerabilities exploited and the measures that can be implemented to enhance
security.
Critically assess the types of attacks on Smart Grids as discussed in the case study,
focusing on their impact on system reliability and the strategies to mitigate such risks.
Analyze the design and validation principles of Cyber- Physical Systems (CPS) in the
context of Building Automation and Medical CPS.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different scheduling algorithms for managing real-time
control tasks
Evaluate the design considerations for implementing a controller in a Cyber-Physical
System.
Explain the principles of automated control design and discuss how these principles
can be applied to design a control system for a smart building’s heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Illustrate your answer with examples of different faults and their potential effects on
system stability and accuracy.
Evaluate fault tolerance techniques in the real-time control.
Critically assess the role of automata-based modelling in the formal analysis of CPS
safety.
Explain, the use of bounded model checking in ensuring software safety.
Explore the real-world case studies of CPS attacks, focusing on lessons learned from
ABS hacking.
Evaluate attack prevention techniques for power distribution systems.
