BE ECE SEM VII

OMR353 SENSORS
QUESTION BANK
UNIT I
1 Explain static and dynamic characteristics of transducers or measurement system.
2 Explain the operation of a) PWM b) PPM with a neat sketch.
3 Explain in detail about the dynamic characteristics of a ramp input response of zero order and
first transducer.
4 Elaborate the working of Pulse position modulation
5 Discuss in detail the classification of errors in measurement systems and explain what are the
statistical methods are there to analyze these errors.
UNIT II
1 Analyze the construction and working principle of Synchro with the help of a neat
diagram.
2 Analyze the working of GPS as range sensors
3 Illustrate about different types of strain gauges with neat sketch.
4 Explain the working principle of an LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer). How is the
displacement of the core related to the output voltage?
5 What challenges do ultrasonic range sensors facing obstacles with complex geometries?
UNIT 3
Explain any two types of magnetic sensor with their construction and principle of operation
1
with a neat diagram.
Explain any two types of load cells with their construction and principle of operation with a
2
neat diagram.
Explain the working principle of a strain gauge and describe the relationship between strain and
3
resistance
Compare and contrast force and torque measurement. How are strain gauge-based sensors used
4
to measure both force and torque in mechanical systems?
UNIT 4
Discuss the photovoltaic mode of operation of a photo diode, including its diagram and volt-
1
ampere characteristics
With a neat block diagram, develop the construction and operation of a smart transducer and
2
outline its interface standard.
What is gyroscope? Explain the principle of operation and properties of it with relevant
3
diagrams
4 Describe the RTD and explain how it can be used to measure temperature.
UNIT 5
1 Create a block diagram of a DC signal conditioning system and describe each block's purpose.
2 Explain the construction of Data Acquisition System (DAC) with a neat block diagram
3 Explain the resistive bridge for measurement using suitable diagram and equation.
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OIM351 Industrial Management –Question Bank Part B & C

UNIT 1

1. Enumerate Fayol’s principles of management. How are they different from Taylor
principles? Comment on them in brief.

2. Discuss in detail the various types of Business organizations (all types)

3. Explain Scientific Management with illustrative examples (Taylor principles)

4. Explain Mc-Gregor’s theory X and theory Y with suitable example

UNIT 2(May expect Part B & C FROM THIS UNIT)

1. Explain the types of Departmentalization with suitable example.

2. Explain the steps in decision making process with suitable case study
3. With the aid of suitable diagram explain the different types of organization structure
followed by the companies
4. Enumerate the selection, training and performance appraisal functions of a HR
department./ Explain the process involved in selecting, recruiting a graduate trainee in
organization and also explain performance appraisal.
5. Explain types of leadership styles. Which leader you get inspired in your life and give
reasons.
6. Discuss in detail about the steps in control process and communication.
UNIT 3
1. Explain learning curve with suitable example
2. Explain the role and function of management(8MARK)
3. Justify your answer with Maslow’s hierarchy of need theory.
4. Discuss the factors contribute for job satisfaction(8M)
5. Write about Individual behaviour and group behaviour also discuss on behaviour with
performance which reflects on organization growth.
 UNIT 4

1. Explain process of communication and also explain the barrier to effective

communication.
2. Explain the different styles of Leadership and what are the essential qualities of a good
leader?
3. Enumerate the steps to be taken to overcome resistance to change in an organization./
Examine the impact of culture and ethics in resistance to change and also Discuss
organization change and development.
4. Explain the challenges in group decision making and how to resolve the group conflicts

5. Centralization and Decentralization in an organization.(6mark)

UNIT5

1. How SWOT analysis help in modern management?

2. Describe the modern concept of Supply chain management
3. Describe about MBO
4. ERP and Strategic management.

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 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
QUESTION BANK

UNIT 1
1. Explain Henri Fayol’s 14 principles of management.
2. Explain the different types of business organizations with their merits and Demerits
3. Describe the relative importance of each type of skills to lower , middle and upper level
managers.
4. Explain the system based approach towards the management.
5. Explain the various functions of management.
UNIT II
1. Discuss elaborately the purpose, process, and types of planning.
2. Define MBO. Describe the benefits and weakness of MBO and ways to overcome
them.
3. Define strategic planning? What are the steps involved in strategic planning?
4. Define forecasting. Explain the various forecasting techniques used for decision
making process.
5. Classify the different types of decisions. Also discuss the decision-making
process.

UNIT III

1. State and explain the basic steps involved in a typical selection procedure.
2. What do you understand by the following elements of organizing namely work
specialization, departmentalization, span of control, formalization, centralization and
decentralization?
3. Define recruitment Discuss the need, process and sources of recruitment in detail.
4. Discuss about purpose and process of training
5. Explain any four methods of performance appraisal.
UNIT IV
1. What do you understand by “leadership style”? Describe the different styles of
leadership.
2. Discuss about the different modes of communication along with their merits and
demerits. Also highlight role of IT in todays communication.
3. What are the barriers to effective communications?
4. Explain the term motivation. Explain any two motivational theories.
5. Critically examine Maslow’s need priority model. How far up the hierarchical ladder
do most people progress?
 UNIT V
1. Explain any four non-budgetary control techniques with suitable examples.
2. Explain the steps involved in the quality control process with advantages and
disadvantages.
3. What is the difference between direct control and preventive control? Give an overview
of popular overall direct control measures.
4. Explain the term productivity and the means of increasing productivity in an
organisation.
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GE3791- HUMAN VALUES AND ETHICS (ODD 2024-2025)
IV YEAR VII SEM ECE (R-2022)
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

UNIT-I DEMOCRATIC VALUES

1. How do historical events like revolutions and independence movements contribute to the
development of democratic values?
2. How can we ensure equality and justice for all citizens in a democracy?
3. Explain the understanding of democratic values
4. Evaluate the importance of citizen participation in governance within democratic systems.
What are the different forms of participation, and how do they contribute to democracy?
5. Discuss the significance of justice in democracies. What are the different types of justice, and
how are they implemented in democratic societies?
UNIT II SECULAR VALUES
1. What are the key principles of secular values? Describe in detail about understanding of secular
values
2. Explain in detail about disassociation of state from religion
3. How is secularism understood and applied in India and how we can encourage
acceptance of all religious
4. What role does education play in promoting secular values in society? Provide examples of
educational policies or programs that support secularism.
5. How does secularism protect religious freedom? Discuss with reference to specific legal
provisions in secular democracies.
UNIT III SCIENTIFIC VALUES
1. Interpret the steps involved in proposing and testing a hypothesis in scientific studies
2. How do inductive and deductive thinking differ and how are they used in scientific studies?
3. What are skepticism and empiricism, and how do they contribute to the reliability and progress
of scientific knowledge?
4. How do rationalism and a scientific temper influence scientific thinking and the pursuit of
knowledge?
5. Describe the importance of an evidence-based approach in validating scientific facts. What role
does empirical evidence play in this process?

UNIT IV SOCIAL ETHICS

1. How can Ethical reasoning help in identifying and eliminating different forms of social
discrimination?
2. What constitutional protections and policies exist to address social issues and how effective are
they in promoting justice and equality?
3. What are some examples of inclusive practices and how do they contribute to creating a more
equitable society?
4. What are the major gender bias and issues present in society today and how can they be ethically
addressed?
5. What are the different forms of gender violence, and what measures can be taken to prevent
and address them?
 UNIT V SCIENTIFIC ETHICS

1. What roles and responsibilities do scientists have in modern society, particularly in ensuring
their work benefits humanity?
2. Why are transparency and fairness crucial in scientific research and how can they be ensured?
3. How can scientific inventions be directed towards the betterment of society and what are some
successful examples
4. Discuss instances where scientific inventions have been used unfairly or unethically. What are
the consequences and ethical considerations?
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UNIT I (Part A)
S.No Question M&Y
1. State the advantages of non- destructive evalution. AM23
2. List any two equipment used for visual aided inspection. AM23
3. Distinguish between NDT and mechanical testing of materials. ND22
4. List few areas in a foundry where NDT find applications. ND22
5. Visual inspection process often provides an useful supplement in Non- ND20
destructive Inspection process.comment.
6. What are the different ways of achieving the optical connections in ND20
borescopes?
7. List any four applications of NDT methods. ND21
8. What are the objectives of non-destructive testing/ ND21
9. When the non-destructive testing methods are used? Why? AM19
10. Distinguish between destructive testing and non -destructive testing. AM19
11. Give the importance of using NDT. AM18
12. List out the limitations of NDT methods. AM18
13. List the various manufacturing defects and service defects ND18
14. What are the physical characteristics that can be determined by NDT/ ND18
15. List out the service conditions that leads to failure of a material. AM17
16. Name two of the NDT techniques methods that can be used to detect AM17
internal defects.
17. What are the three different ways by which the optical connection be ND19
achieved in boroscopes?
18. What are the factors that affect the ability of a given liquid to flow over a ND19
surface and enter surface cavities?
19. List any four limitations of non-destructive test. ND16
20. Write the physical principle of liquid penetrant test. ND16
21. List any four defects that can be detected by unaided visual inspection. MJ16
22. What are the important function of developer in liquid penetrant testing. MJ16

S.No Question M&Y

1. Discuss the different types of Non Destructive testing used for engineering AM23,
components. Also list the advantages and applications of NDT. ND22
2. Explain construction and working principle and applications of various AM23,
optical aids used in visual inspection. ND22
3. Present a overview of non-destructive testing methods for the detection of ND22
various types of defects in industries.
4. Explain the uses of various optical aids for visual inspection stating their ND22
applications in various fields.
5. (i) With the help of a neat diagram, explain computer enhanced ND20
visual inspection system.
(ii) Briefly explain the different types of borescopes used in visual
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inspection.
6. Compare and contrast the destructive testing methods with that of non- ND20
destructive testing methods with examples.
7. Describe the testing methods in details for material characterization. ND21
8. Explain the various optical aids in visual inspection. ND21
9. Explain the following (i) application of visual inspection (ii) advantages AM19
and disadvantages of visual inspection.
10. List the advantages, disadvantages and applications of non- destructive AM19
testing. Also discuss the major factors that must be considered for an
effective non- destructive testing.
11. (i)Briefly outlines the difference between the NDT test and destructive AM18
test.(ii)discuss the defects that can be detected by unaided visual inspection.
12. (i)Explain the sequence of operations of liquid penetrant testing.(ii) write AM18
the advantages and disadvantages of liquid penetrant testing method.
Compare to other NDT method.
13. (i)Mention the various mechanical optical aids used in visual inspection.(ii) ND18
Discuss in detail about the different types of borescopes used in visual
inspection with neat sketches.
14. Differentiate between destructive and non-destructive testing. ND18
15. (i)Compare the destructive testing methods and non-destructive testing AM17
methods with respect to its advantages and limitations.(ii) with a case study,
discuss the applications of visual inspection process.
16. Discuss the various optical aids used in visual inspection techniques. AM17
17. Explain in detail the three typical designs of boroscopes with neat diagrams. ND19
18. What are the fundamental factors that should be considered in a selecting ND19
non destructive inspection method and in selecting from among the
commercially available inspection equipment? Explain them with
examples.
19. Discuss the different optical aids used for visual inspection. ND16
20. With the help of a block diagram, explains the post emulsifiable liquid ND16
penetrant mehod.
21. (i)Discuss the comparision between destuctive and non destuctive test.(ii) MJ16
write a note on flexible fiber-optic boroscope.
22. Explain various testing materials involved in liquid penetrant testing. MJ16
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UNIT II (Part A)
S.No Question M&Y
1. Write any three properties required of a good penetrant in LPT AM23
2. List the advantages and limitations of magnetic particle inspection. AM23
3. Mention the role of developers in liquid penetrant testing. ND22
Suggest a method of rapid inspection of mass produced ferromagnetic ND22
4.
components.
What are the factors that determine the ability of a liquid to flow over the ND20
5.
surface and enter into cavities?
In what way the magnetic printing differs from conventional magnetic ND20
6.
particle inspection process?
7. State the desirable characteristic of a good developer. ND21
8. What types of defects can be detected in a liquid penetrant test? ND21
9. What are the advantages and limitations of liquid penetrant ? AM19
10. For which types of materials is penetrant testing not recommended?why? AM19
11. What are the principle methods available in penetrant tests? AM18
12. Give the merits and demerits of dry developers. AM18
13. Mention any two materials that can be used as developers in LPT. ND18
14. What is the effect of size and shape of the magnetic particles on the ND18
inspection process?
15. What is the effect of the size of the magnetic particles on the test AM17
performance in MPT?
16. Magnetic particle inspection cannot be used to detect internal defects.why? AM17
17. State the uses of eddy current inspection. ND19
18. What is acoustic emission and what are the sources of acoustic emission? ND19
19. Draw any two eddy current testing probes. ND16
20. Mention any four applications of AE testing. ND16
21. How the eddy current is generated? MJ16
22. What is continuous emissions in AE activity? MJ16

S.No Question M&Y

1. (i)Explain the various stages of liquid penetrant testing to perform liquid AM23,
penetrant testing for welded components.(ii) discuss about the different
types of penetrant used for liquid penetrant testing.
2. (i)Discuss any two magnetization equipment used for magnetic particle AM23
testing (ii)explain the procedure for demagnetization in MPT and list the
importance of demagnetization.
3. Explain the steps involved in liquid penetrant testing with neat sketches. ND22
4. Describe the procedure for magnetic particle testing with suitable diagrams. ND22
5. (i)Discuss about the various ways of magnetizing the component for MPT. ND20
(ii)write down the limitations of magnetic particle testing.
6. Explain with diagrams the functioning of lipophilic and hydrophilic ND20
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emulsifiers in liquid penetrant inspection process.
7. Explain how the liquid penetrant test be used to detect surface ND21
discontinuities? Explain the various stages of liquid penetrant testing
procedure.
8. Discuss about longitudinal magnetization and circumferential ND21
magnetization in magnetic particle testing with neat sketch.
9. Explain the working of liquid penetrant testing with sketch and state its AM19
relative merits, demerits and applications.
10. With neat sketch explain magnetic particle inspection method and its AM19
merits, demerits and applications.
11. Explain the working principle of magnetic particle testing with neat AM18
sketches. also list out the advantages of magnetic particle testing.
12. (i)Compare and contrast the contact and noncontact inspection AM18
techniques.(ii)list out the magnetization methods. Also explain contact
current flow method.
13. (i)Explain the post emulsifiable lipophilic and solvent removable methods ND18
in liquid penetrant testing using process flow diagram.(ii)discuss about the
physical principles of liquid penetrant testing.
14. (i)Discuss about the various ways of magnetizing the component for MPT. ND18
(ii) write down the limitations of magnetic particle testing
15. i)Explain the post emulsifiable lipophilic and solvent removable methods in AM17
liquid penetrant testing using process flow diagram.(ii)discuss about the
physical principles of liquid penetrant testing.
16. (i)Discuss about the various ways of magnetizing the component for MPT. AM17
(ii) write down the limitations of magnetic particle testing
17. Discuss in detail the advantages and limitations of magnetic particle testing. ND19
18. Discuss on the following physical principles with respect to liquid penetrant ND19
testing. (i) wetting characteristics of liquid.(ii) rise or depression in small
vertical capillary tubes.
19. With the help of a block diagram, explain the post emulsifiable liquid ND16
penetrant method.
20. Explain various stages that are necessary to ensure the detection of fatigue ND16
crack of a steam turbine blade by magnetic particle testing.
21. Explain various testing materials involved in liquid penetrant testing. MJ16
22. Briefly discuss the magnetic particle testing for revealing surface and sub MJ16
surface cracks of a steam turbine blade. Comment on performance of LPT
for inspection of same defects.
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UNIT III (Part A)
S.No Question M&Y
1 Give the principle of infra red thermography. AM23
2 List any two industrial applications for eddy current testing. AM23
3 List few limitations of infrared thermography. ND22
Mention a reason that makes eddy current testing versatile of form of non ND22
4
destructive evaluation.
5 What is the effect of conductivity and frequency on coil impedance? ND20
6 What is the influence of emissivity in thermal inspection process? ND20
7 State at least two properties of eddy current. ND21
8. Enumerate the instruments used for infrared detection. ND21
9. What are the applications of thermography test? AM19
10 How eddy current is generated? AM19
11. Define thermography. AM18
12. Write the principle of eddy current testing. AM18
13. Differentiate between active and passive thermography. ND18
14. What are the characteristics of eddy current? ND18
15 How does the depth of penetration of eddy current is affected by the AM17
frequency of the current?
16. What type of transducers is preferred for low ultrasonic frequencies? AM17
17. Name any two proprietary methods that employ ferromagnetic particles on ND19
a magnetized test piece.
18. What is the principle of thermography in non-destructive testing? ND19
19. Draw any two eddy current testing probes. ND16
20. How the eddy current is generated? ND16

S.No Question M&Y

1 (i)Explain the principle of thermography and list the advantages and AM23,
limitations(ii)write short notes on infrared detector in thermography
inspection.
2 (i)explain the principle of eddy current testing and list the engineering AM23
applications.(ii) discuss about any two types of probes used for eddy current
testing .
3 Explain the instrumentation of eddu current testing and the cases that suit ND22
its applications.
4 Discuss various industrial scenario that demands thermography for its ND22
inspection.
5 Discuss in detail the different types of thermography inspection methods. ND20
6 Explain the eddy current inspection process for detecting a crack in a flat ND20
specimen using surface deflection coil.
7 Explain the eddy current and ultrasonic based NDT methods to analyze the ND21
flaws in pipe fitting.
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8 What is eddy current testing? Explain the principle with a sketch and AM19
discuss the different types of coil arrangements used in eddy current test.
9 Explain the principle of thermography process and its advantages and AM19
disadvantages.
10 What is eddy current testing? Explain the principle with a sketch and AM19
discuss the different types of coil arrangements used in eddy current test.
11. (i)What are the methods available for checking in thermography? Explain AM18
any one method.(ii)list out the advantages of infrared thermography.
12 Discuss in detail the contact and non contact inspection methods in ND18
thermography with neat sketches.
13 Enumerate the various probes used in EDT with details and sketches. ND18
14 (i)Explain the principle of eddy current testing with neat diagram.(ii)discuss AM17
about the various types of coils used for eddy current inspection.
15 Discuss the principle of acoustic emission technique and the various AM17
parameters involved in the testing process.
16 Discuss on the principle of eddy current inspection. ND19
17 (i)What are the various thermoelectric devieces that are used for ND19
measureing temperature?(ii) discuss on the application of thermography in
the areas of hot and cold equipments and process controls.
18 Explain the various equipments used for MPT. ND16
19 Briefly describe the principles of thermograph and its applications. ND16
20 With the help of block diagram explain the eddy current testing principles MJ16
and instrumentation.
21 Explain the acoustic emission technique for crack detection in an aerospace MJ16
structure.
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UNIT IV (Part A)
S.No Question M&Y
1 List the three types of ultrasonic waves used in the UT of components. AM23
2 List the importance of probe frequency in UT? AM23
3 Write notes on pulse echo mode of ultrasonic testing. ND22
What is the main difference between ultrasonic testing and acoustic ND22
4
emission testing?
The second reflection will produce peaks similar to the first set of backwall ND20
5
peaks but of reduced intensity. give examples.
6 What are the requisite characteristics if an acoustic emission sensor? ND20
7 What is the significance of couplant in ultrasonic testing? ND21
8. List the different mode of ultrasonic waves. ND21
9. Name the types of ultrasonic transducers used in ultrasonic testing. AM19
10 What is the principle of testing in acoustic emission test? AM19
11. Name the standard calibration blocks used for UT. AM18
12. Give the properties of acoustic waves. AM18
13. What is the major difference between straight beam and angle beam ND18
transducers?
14. What are the sources of acoustic emissions? ND18
15 Depth of penetration of ultrasonic waves decreases as the frequency AM17
ultrasonic wave increases. Comment.
16. What type of transducers is preferred for low ultrasonic frequencies? AM17
17. Name atleast four types of defect that can be detected by ultrasonic testing. ND19
18. What are the two basic forms of lamb waves? ND19
19. Mention any four application of AE testing. ND16
20. What are the application of angle beam for ultrasonic testing? ND16
21 Mention the applications of thermography in petroleum industry. MJ16
22 What is acoustic impedance? MJ16

S.No Question M&Y

1 Explain the principle of acoustic emission testing. Also list it advantages, AM23,
limitations and applications.
2 Explain the principle of time of flight diffraction and phased array AM23
techniques of ultrasonic testing.
3 Explain the methods of ultrasonic testing with suitable sketches. ND22
4 (i)Explain the applications of A-scan, B-scan and C-scans of ultrasonic ND22
testing. (ii)describe the architecture of an ultrasonic probe with an
illustrative diagram.
5 (i) List the basic equipments in ultrasonic inspection process. ND20
(ii) Explain about the typical designs of test blocks that are used as
reference standards for straight beam inspection and angle beam
inspection in UT.
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6 (i)What is the significance of sensors and preamplifiers in acoustic emission ND20
technique?(ii) Explain the different types of sensors and preamplifiers that
are used in AE inspection process.
7 Explain various components involved in ultrasonic testing equipment with ND21
block diagram.
8 Discuss about the time of flight diffraction and phased array techniques of AM19
ultrasonic testing with neat figures?
9 What is ultrasonic testing? Draw the schematic diagram and explain the AM19
three methods of scanning used in ultrasonic testing.
10 With neat sketch explain the working principle of acoustic emission AM19
process.
11. (i)Briefly explain the wave propagation of ultrasonic sound. AM18
(ii) write the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasonic testing.
12 Explain the principle and applications of acoustic emission technique. ND18
13 Explain the principle and applications of acoustic emission technique. ND18
discuss about the various parameters in involved in AET.
14 Enumerate the different ways of representing the data in ultrasonic AM17
inspection. Explain them in detail.
15 (i)Describe the various types of ultrasonic waves on the basis of the mode AM17
of particle displacement. (ii) discuss about the various ways of data
interpretation in UT.
16 Explain the pulse echo and through transmission technique in UT with neat ND19
sketches.
17 Discuss on the basic equipment involved in ultrasonic inspection systems. ND19
18 How are ultrasonic waves classified based on the mode of particle ND16
displacements?
19 Explain the various modes of display of ultrasonic testing. ND16
20 Explain the acoustic emission technique for crack detection in an aerospace MJ16
structure.
21 Explain ultrasonic inspection methods to inspect fatigue MJ16
cracks,inclusions,slag and porosity.
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UNIT V (Part A)
S.No Question M&Y
1 What is principle of film radiography testing ? AM23
What is penetrameter? Write any one type of penetrameters used for AM23
2
radiography testing.
What is the major difference between continuous radiation and ND22
3
characteristic radiation?
4 What is zero radiography? ND22
Only X-rays and gamma rays have the capability of penetrating opaque ND20
5
materials to reveal internal flaws. Why?
6 How does the quality of radiographic films be ensured? ND20
7 What is need for exposure chart in radiography? ND21
8. What is film contrast in radiography testing? ND21
9. What are functions of filters and screens in X-ray radiography? AM19
10 Compare and contrast radiography testing with ultrasonic testing. AM19
11. Give the properties of X-rays and gamma rays. AM18
12. What is meant by intensifying screens? AM18
13. Differentiate between film and filmless techniques in radiography. ND18
14. State inverse square law in radiography. ND18
15 How does computer tomography differs form other imaging techniques? AM17
16. What are the advantages of pulse echo technique over transmission AM17
technique in UT?
17. What is the principle advantage of real time radiography over film ND19
radiography?
18. How are X rays and gamma rays different form other electromagnetic ND19
radiation?
19. Define the term emissivity. ND16

S.No Question M&Y

1 How computed radiography differs form conventional film radiography? AM23,
Also briefly discuss about the principle of computed radiography.
2 Explain the types of radiation produced by radioactive , decay and their AM23
application. Also discuss about the important properties of gamma ray
radiations.
3 Explain the production of X-rays with the help of a figure illustration the ND22
basic construction of an X ray equipment.
4 (i)Describe the setup for fluoroscopy mentioning its applications ND22
(ii)Write detailed notes on computed tomography.
5 Draw a schematic of the basic elements of a radiographic system showing ND20
the method of sensing the image of an internal flaw in a plate of uniform
thickness and explain.
6 (i)what is the basic techniques involved in computed tomography? (ii) draw ND20
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a schematic representation of a computed tomography process and explain
the method of construction of CT image.

7 Brief write about the following phenomena during interaction of X-ray with ND21
matter (i)photoelectric effect (ii) compton scattering (iii) pair
production (iv) Thomson scattering
8 How computed radiography differs form convention radiography? Briefly AM19
write about the principle of operation of computed radiography with neat
sketch.
9 Explain the principle of radiography testing method. What are the AM19
advantages of gamma ray radiography compared to X ray radiography?
What are penetrameters in radiography testing? List different types of
penetrameters.
10 Describe the following (i) fluoroscopy (ii) xero- radiography AM19
11. (i)Describe with suitable sketch the radiographic imaging techniques.(ii) AM18
write short notes on radiographic film.
12 (i)Explain the three-step process of computed radiography and mention the ND18
significant advantages. (ii)list out the various classes of films and explain
their characteristics.
13 Explain the process of neutron radiography and computed tomography ND18
14 (i)Discuss about the safety aspects related to radiographic testing(ii)write AM17
short notes on the penetrameters and sensitivity in radiography testing.
15 (i)explain the principles of radiography testing with neat diagram. (ii) AM17
discuss about the image conversion media in radiography.
16 What are the four possible interactions between a photon of electromagnetic ND19
radiation and material? Explain.
17 The most important process in radiography is the conversion of radiation ND19
into a form suitable for observation or further signal processing. Discuss in
detail the different media used for image conversion.
18 (i)How are X- ray tubes classified based on the size of the focal spot ND16
achieved? (ii)explain with schematic diagram, the principal components of
an x ray unit.
19 Briefly discuss various techniques of radio graphic inspection with their ND16
applications
20 Explain how the various casting defects are detected by radiography MJ16
technique.
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UNIT I PRECISION FARMING

Precision agriculture and agricultural management – Ground based sensors, Remote sensing, GPS, GIS and mapping software, Yield
mapping systems, Crop production modeling.
PART A
1 What is the necessity of Precision farming?
2 In what way Remote sensing data is helpful in identifying the stage of the crop?
3 What are the technologies that can be applied in precision agricultural production?
4 Explain the need for the crop growth models.
5 Explain briefly the types of crop growth models used in plant production.
6 What is the necessary for remote sensing in irrigation?
7 What is yield mapping in agriculture?
8 What is crop production modeling?
9 Define Geographic Information Database.
10 What is the purpose of yield mapping system in agriculture?
11 What are the objectives of precision farming?
12 What are the components of remote sensing?
13 Define GIS.
14 Define GPS.
15 List some ground based sensors.
16 How to identify nitrogen content of the soil in precision agriculture?
17 How do ground based sensors detect and measure environmental parameters?
18 What is agricultural management?
19 Explain the limitations of remote sensing in agriculture.
20 What is remote sensing?
PART B
1 How do yield mapping systems utilize GPS technology to record data accurately?
2 How to classify the stage of crop and vegetative cover using remote sensing technique in agricultural Engineering?
3 Explain the methods used in creating GIS information system for precision forming?
4 How the Remote Sensing technique is applied in estimation of crop production?
5 Describe in details of the crop yield mapping with respect to the space and time variation.
6 How to estimate the crop production using the remote sensing technique?
7 Explain briefly the soil moisture simulation model and indicate the important parameters used in the model.
8 How to predict the yield in precision agriculture?
9 Explain the applications of remote sensing in agriculture.
10 Explain the components of precision farming.
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UNIT II ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS

Artificial light systems, management of crop growth in greenhouses, simulation of CO2 consumption in greenhouses, on-line
measurement of plant growth in the greenhouse, models of plant production and expert systems in horticulture.
PART A
1 Define Crop growth management practice.
2 Define carbon credit.
3 What are artificial light systems?
4 Differentiate between green house effect and artificial light effect in agriculture.
5 What do you mean by carbon account?
6 How to estimate crop growth reliability?
7 Name the factors which affect the plant production models.
8 What is the role of CO2 in greenhouse gas management?
9 What are all the factors that influence the Greenhouse effect?
10 Why carbon credit accounts made for an industry?
11 List the climatic factors which affect the Evapotranspiration.
12 How to determine the heat loss from a green house?
13 Why should we concern about the environmental flow in a river?
14 Compare and contrast protected and controlled environmental agriculture.
15 What are the advantages and disadvantages of on-line growth measurement in a agricultural system?
16 What are expert systems?
17 What is greenhouse gas effect?
18 What is horticulture?
19 Define carbon cycle.
20 What is the purpose of online measurement of plant growth in greenhouse?
PART A
1 What is the need for heating system in greenhouse? Explain briefly the types of heating systems in greenhouse.
2 Explain briefly the factors affecting crop growth management.
3 What is the need for summer cooling? Explain briefly the types of summer cooling equipments used in greenhouse.
Explain briefly environmental pollution which affects the growth of the crop. Also describe the methods of controlling ground
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water contamination from the non- point source of pollution.
5 Explain the components of carbon cycle.
6 List the external factors that disturbs the natural cycle.
7 How to identify the pollution which affects the agricultural production?
8 Explain the importance of light spectrum and intensity in artificial light systems for plant growth.
9 Explain the concept of plant growth model in plant production.
10 Explain the necessity of artificial light systems in agriculture.
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UNIT III AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

Agricultural systems - managerial overview, Reliability of agricultural systems, Simulation of crop growth and field operations,
Optimizing the use of resources, Linear programming, Project scheduling, Artificial intelligence and decision support systems.
PART A
1 Why decision support system is required in agricultural production?
2 Distinguish between artificial intelligence and knowledge base.
3 List the climatic factors that affect Evapotranspiration.
4 How to create the database management system for climate change data?
5 What is Optimization?
6 Write short notes on linear programming.
7 What are the components of agricultural systems?
8 What is artificial intelligence?
9 How artificial intelligence is used in decisions support systems?
10 Define linear programming.
11 What are the different approaches used for project scheduling?
12 What is reliability?
13 What are the objectives of using optimization?
14 What is the purpose for simulating crop growth in agriculture?
15 What is project scheduling?
16 What are agricultural systems?
17 Define GCM.
18 What is agricultural system management?
19 Define simulation.
20 What are the factors affecting simulation of crop growth?
PART B
Explain briefly about reliability analysis of irrigation flow data with respect to head, middle and tall reaches of the distribution
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system.
2 Explain briefly the schematic diagram for developing irrigation management decision support system.
Modernization of agricultural and irrigation through Management information system and E-Commerce. “Explain with appropriate
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example for agricultural management.
4 How environmental factors such as climate change and soil quality do affects agricultural systems?

5 Explain the components and working of Decision support systems.

6 Explain the limitations of linear programming.

7 Explain the procedure involved in developing decision support system for an agricultural system.

8 Explain why reliability is important in agricultural systems.

9 Develop a crop growth simulation model for a specific crop based on historical weather data and soil characteristics.

10 How do environmental factors and market dynamics affect managerial decision making in agriculture?
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UNIT IV WEATHER PREDICTION MODELS

Importance of climate variability and seasonal forecasting, Understanding and predicting world’s climate system, Global climatic
models and their potential for seasonal climate forecasting, General systems approach to applying seasonal climate forecasts.
PART A
1 What is weather forecasting?
2 What is the role of weather forecasting in crop management?
3 What are the methods of forecasting?
4 What are the importance of climatic variability?
5 What is meant by seasonal forecasting?
6 What are weather prediction models?
7 What are global climatic models?
8 Write any three weather forecasting tools?
9 Explain numerical weather prediction techniques.
10 What is Global climatic model?
11 What are the different types of global climatic models?
12 What are global climatic models used for?
13 What are the components of climatic model?
14 How do climatic models work?
15 What are the uses of computer in weather forecasting?
16 Why seasonal forecasting is important?
17 What are the advantages of weather forecasting?
18 Define Climatology.
19 What are the limitations of weather forecasting?
20 What are the applications of weather forecasting satellites?
PART B
1 Explain the meteorological data observed in a weather station in order to estimate the climate change.
2 Explain the procedure to create the database management system to store and retrieval of the climatic data.
3 What is the basic principle involved in global ‘Climatic Models’?
4 Evaluate the effectiveness of using historical data to predict future crop performance in different regions.
5 Explain weather forecasting methods.
6 Explain the role of GCM.
7 How do weather prediction models incorporate observations data to improve forecast accuracy?
8 Analyze the outputs of seasonal climatic forecasting models to identify trends and patterns in forecasted climatic variables.
9 Explain the importance of climate variability and seasonal forecasting.
10 Explain weather forecasting tools in detail.
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UNIT V E-GOVERNANCE IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Expert systems, decision support systems, Agricultural and biological databases, e-commerce, ebusiness systems & applications,
Technology enhanced learning systems and solutions, elearning, Rural development and information society
PART A
1 Define an expert system.
2 What is the difference between e-business and e-commerce?
3 What do you mean by rural development database?
4 List the salient components of developing e-business systems.
5 What are the basic features of e-learning?
6 What are the key components of a learning management system?
7 What is database?
8 Write any two e-learning platforms.
9 What is the purpose of database?
10 Name three examples of widely used biological database.
11 What is e- governance?
12 What is DSS?
13 Describe the role of government policies in developing agriculture.
14 Write short notes on information society.
15 How to adopt e-governance in current day irrigation business management?
16 List out the functional requirements for knowledge base expert system.
17 What is the importance of technology enhanced learning systems?
18 What are the benefits of e-learning?
19 What are the limitations of e-learning?
20 How does improved access information and technology contribute to economic development in rural areas?
PART B
1 State the functional requirements for knowledge base expert system.
2 How to adopt e-governance for current day irrigation business management?
3 Explain briefly the application of expert system in Horticulture.
4 Explain briefly about the factors affecting the agricultural system and ASM’s decision making process
5 Explain Rural development and information society.
6 How do expert systems use rules and interference engines to make decisions?
7 Describe the role of information and communication technologies in enabling e-governance initiatives in agriculture.
8 How do expert systems use rules and interference engines to make decisions?
9 Write about agricultural and biological database.
10 Explain how e-governance facilitate better communication between government agencies and farmers in rural areas.