WMN Question Bank Answers
2 Marks Questions
• Q: State two applications of MANET.
A: - Military communication systems.
- Emergency disaster recovery operations.
• Q: List any four types of line coding techniques.
A: - Unipolar
- Polar
- Bipolar
- Manchester coding
• Q: Define a sensor node.
A: A sensor node is a device in a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) that is capable of sensing,
processing data, and communicating with other nodes.
• Q: List four applications of 4G.
A: - High-speed mobile internet
- HD mobile TV
- Video conferencing
- Online gaming
• Q: Enlist the types of WSN architecture.
A: - Flat architecture
- Hierarchical architecture
- Cluster-based architecture
• Q: Enlist features of 4G.
A: - High data transfer rate
- IP-based communication
- Support for multimedia services
- Enhanced security
• Q: Advantages and disadvantages of WSN.
A: Advantages:
- Easy deployment
- Scalability
Disadvantages:
- Limited battery life
- Vulnerable to physical damage
• Q: What is LEC?
A: LEC stands for Local Exchange Carrier, which provides local telephone services in
telecommunications networks.
• Q: Features of IoT.
A: - Connectivity
- Automation and control
- Integration with devices
- Data sensing and sharing
• Q: Classify clustering algorithms.
A: - Hierarchical clustering
- K-means clustering
- Fuzzy clustering
- Grid-based clustering
4 Marks Questions
• Q: Compare PCM, DPCM, and DM.
A: - PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): Converts analog to digital signal using sampling and
quantization.
- DPCM (Differential PCM): Encodes the difference between current and predicted sample.
- DM (Delta Modulation): Sends one-bit signal showing increase or decrease from previous
sample.
Comparison Factors:
- Bandwidth: PCM > DPCM > DM
- Complexity: PCM > DPCM > DM
- Accuracy: PCM > DPCM > DM
• Q: Explain DSSS and FHSS in brief.
A: - DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Spreads the signal using a pseudo-noise code;
offers resistance to interference.
- FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum): Changes the carrier frequency at regular
intervals using a known sequence; provides high security and resistance to jamming.
• Q: Explain the components of WSN architecture.
A: - Sensor Nodes: Collect data from the environment.
- Sink/Base Station: Aggregates and processes data.
- Communication Channel: Wireless medium like RF or IR.
- Power Source: Battery or energy harvesting systems.
• Q: Explain FWT and WT with mobility.
A: - FWT (Fixed Wireless Terminal): Provides wireless access using fixed location devices.
- WT (Wireless Terminal): Portable devices enabling mobility and access to networks while
moving.
• Q: What is Amplitude Shift Keying? Explain with an example.
A: ASK is a digital modulation technique where amplitude of the carrier signal varies
according to the binary data.
Example:
- Binary 1 → High amplitude
- Binary 0 → Low or zero amplitude
• Q: What is MANET? Explain MANET topologies.
A: MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Network): A self-configuring network of mobile devices
connected wirelessly.
Topologies:
- Star topology: Central node communicates with others.
- Mesh topology: Nodes communicate directly and relay data.
- Tree topology: Hierarchical structure with parent-child nodes.
