MODULE 1

1. Differentiate (i)Real time and non real time with examples. (ii) Hard and soft real time with
examples.
2. What do you mean by adaptive control? With a neat block diagram, explain the types of adaptive
control.
3. Explain the dual computer scheme.
4. Define the term “time constraints”. How are RTS classified based on time constraint? Explain them
with appropriate equation
5. Explain the following:
i) Clock-based tasks
ii) Event-based tasks
iii) Interactive systems
6. Discuss the PID control algorithm with a suitable formula.
7. Explain the computer control system showing communication tasks with the block diagram.
8. Explain the different types of programs in system design.
9. Explain Direct Digital Control (DDC) with a neat diagram.
10. Explain the following:
i) Supervisory control system
ii) Batch process and continuous process
11. List out the responsibilities of a control engineer in designing the suitable computer system
12. Explain the following: (i) Supervisory control system (ii) Batch process and continuous process

MODULE 2

1. Explain all the conditional instructions of PIC micro controller

2. Explain Timer 2 initialization with example?
3. Explain Compare and Capture modes of timer in PIC Micro controller.
4. Explain any features of PIC micro controller.
5. Explain Status register,Program counter, Watch dog timer and FSR.
6. Describe the configuration and operation of Timer1/CCP programmable period scalar in PIC
micro controllers.
7. What are the various addressing modes in PIC microcontroller? What is the role of INDF in
indirect addressing mode?
8. Explain Pipelining with an example.
9. Explain Compare and Capture modes of the timer in PIC Microcontroller.
10. Discuss the interrupt structure in PIC microcontrollers. Explain RB0/INT external interrupt input
11. Explain the timers and their applications in PIC Microcontroller.
12. Explain all the conditional instructions of PIC micro controller

MODULE 3
1.Explain the schematic diagram of a general-purpose digital computer. Write a flow chart of the
basic interrupt mechanism.
2. Explain digital signal interference, with a neat diagram.
3. Explain various LAN topologies.
4. Mention the features of specialized processors and explain MIMD with a neat diagram.
5. Explain Daisy-chain interrupt structure.
6. Explain the ISO seven-layer model for data communication.
7. List the various requirements in programming languages used for real time applications.
8. Write the block diagram of an interrupt vectoring using priority encoding circuit and explain.
Show the timing diagram of simplified READ operation.
9. Write a note on Direct memory Access.
10. Write the block diagram of a single chip micro computer and explain the following blocks
(i)Interrupt controller (ii) Series communication (iii) EPROM
11. Explain pulse interface for input and output operation, with a neat block diagram.
12. Mention the features of specialized processors and explain MIMD with a neat diagram
13. Explain a general-purpose operating system with a neat diagram.
14. Explain the typical structure of an RTOS.
15. What is code sharing? Explain serially reusable and reentrant code.

MODULE 4

1. Explain with a suitable diagram the multi-user and multitasking operating systems.
2. Explain the Scheduling policies.
3. Explain mutual exclusion using binary semaphore.
4. Write a note on (i) Non-partition memory (ii) Partitioned memory
5. Write a note on semaphore with three permissible operations.
6. What is a Task descriptor. List RTOS task state transition commands.
7. Explain: (i) Task chaining and swapping (ii) Task overlaying
8. Write a note on semaphore with three permissible operations.
9. How does an RTOS handle task scheduling
10. Explain the memory management mechanisms in an RTOS.
11. What are the common security challenges faced by real-time operating systems?How does an
RTOS mitigate security risks in embedded systems
12. What is the role of timers in a real-time operating system?
13. Explain the role of file systems in real-time operating systems

MODULE 5
1. How does an RTOS handle task scheduling?
2. Explain the memory management mechanisms in an RTOS.
3. What are the common security challenges faced by real-time operating systems?
4. How does an RTOS mitigate security risks in embedded systems?
5. What is the role of timers in a real-time operating system?
6. Explain the role of file systems in real-time operating systems.
7. Define the sporadic task model in real-time systems. How are response times and deadline miss
ratio used as performance metrics for sporadic tasks?
8. What are the key differences between an RTOS and a general-purpose operating system?
9. What are the challenges of memory management in an RTOS?
10. How does an RTOS ensure timely execution of sporadic tasks?
11. What is a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?
12. How does an RTOS manage device drivers?
13. What are common security issues faced by RTOSs?
14. Define the sporadic task model in real-time systems.How are response times and deadline miss
ratio used as performance metrics for sporadic tasks?