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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
NANOMATERIALS: PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS
(GLOBAL ELECTIVE)

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Classify Nanomaterials. 01

1.2 Name two methods (chemical) to synthesize nano particles. 02
1.3 Nano structured materials are characterized by physical dimensions
of _________ . 01
1.4 Mention the behavior responsible for crystallographic alignment in
Nano particles. 01
1.5 Write any two significant applications of nano wires. 02
1.6 In Sol-gel technique, the temperature of the mechanism is _________. 01
1.7 How much voltage is reglared in the Arc plasma method during
synthesis. 01
1.8 Expand the abbreviations and which are related in . 02
1.9 Nano sensors operates on the scale of _________ and _________. 02
1.10 Name the mass transfer operation involved in electronic nose
operation. 01
1.11 Which instruments operate with Laminar flow? 01
1.12 What is the principles of micro pumps? 01
1.13 Write the Hagon –Peouiselle equation. 01
1.14 Define a sensor. 01
1.15 What is molecular switch? 01
1.16 Expand the abbreviation . 01

PART-B

2 a Discuss the scope of applications of nanotechnology. 08

b Explain aqueous and non aqueous methods of coating on metal. 08

OR

3 a Write an overview of 1 , 2 and 3 generation biomaterials. 06

b Discuss the mechanism of synthesis and applications of Dendrimers . 06
c Briefly explain the protein and based nanostructures. 04
4 a With a neat sketch, explain the working principle of a . 08
b Explain how to characterize the given powder sample using scanning
tunneling microscope ( ). 08

OR

5 a Sate Bragg’s law and explain how to determine the particle size of the
powder sample using -Ray diffraction. 08
b Discuss bottom-up and top-down approach with illustration. 08

6 a Discuss the sensing and actuating mechanism with reference to

electromagnetic and mechanical transducers. 10
b Write short notes on:
i) Cantilever nanosens
ii) Electronic nose. 06

OR

7 a Write short notes on electronic tongue and prospects of nanosensors. 06

b Enumerate the role of nanosensors in industry and medicines with
suitable examples. 10

8 a What are ? Discuss its types, components and applications. 10

b Explain basic fluid ideas of micro fluidics. 06

OR

9 a Develop the Hagen-Peosuille equation and state its limitations. 10

b How chemical are different from other types of . 06

10 a How nanomaterials improve the performance of solar related

equipment. Explain with example. 08
b Electronic applications in industries are reached to highest level due
to nano technology. Justify with suitable examples. 08

OR

11 Write short notes on:

a) Nano Surgery. 04
b) coating. 04
c) Nano filters. 04
d) Drug Delivery. 04
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
GREEN TECHNOLOGY (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
3. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
4. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 What is a carbon credit? 02

1.2 Bromoethane (desired product) and hydrogen bromide (waste product)
can be prepared using the reactants ethane and bromine in a
substitution reaction. Calculate the % atom economy for this
reaction: !
(atomic mass of " 12: atomic mass of " 1: atomic mass of Br" 80) 02
1.3 What are direct and diffuse radiation? Name the instruments used to
measure the same. 02
1.4 What are the limitations of the drilling operation in the exploration of
geothermal energy? 02
1.5 What is the composition of biogas? 02
1.6 Write the overall reaction of transesterfication reaction. 02
1.7 What is rated speed? How is it different from the cut-in speed? 02
1.8 What is neap tide? When does it occur? 02
1.9 What is the principle of ocean thermal energy conversion? 02
1.10 What are the advantage of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel for
motor vehicles? 02

PART-B

2 a Explain in detail the goals of green technology. 06

b What is an energy audit? Why is it necessary? 04
c Explain the following with respect to water (prevention and control of
pollution) act 1974.
i) Objectives
ii) Definition of pollution
iii) Powers of the state government. 06

OR

3 a What is environmental impact assessment? What are the

characteristics and limitation of the same? 08
b Write in detail about the methodology of environmental management
system under 40001? 08
4 a Discuss in detail the design of passive solar heating. 06
b With neat sketches explain the different types of concentrating solar
power plants. 10

OR

5 a List the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy over

other energy forms. 04
b Discuss the challenges associated with different types of geothermal
sources? 06
C With neat sketch explain the principle of dry steam geothermal power
generation system. 06

6 a What is anaerobic digestion of biomass? Explain the process and

factors affecting the biogas generation. 06
b Explain in detail the different thermal processes of biomass
conversion. 10

OR

7 a Classify the biomass gasifier as per the direction of gas flow. Draw
sketches if necessary. 10
b List the blends of bioethanol and biodiesel and also comment on their
usage worldwide and in India. 06

8 Describe with neat sketch the working of a wind energy system

(( ) with main components. 16

OR

9 a Compare and contrast the open and closed cycle ocean thermal
energy conversion. 08
b Discuss in detail the different ways of utilization of tidal energy in
single basin design. 08

10 Write in detail about:

a) Solar energy methods of hydrogen production 04
b) Storage of hydrogen gas 04
c) Transportation of hydrogen gas 04
d) Utilization of hydrogen gas. 04

OR

11 Explain the application of green technology in:

a) Construction technology 08
b) Composite materials. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
5. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
6. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Define Guardian app for Android operating system. 02

1.2 What is the difference between Context and Application Context? 02
1.3 Write the complete path/location to include code which define a
menu, resource, including the menu items for an Android app. 02
1.4 Below are the contents of the -7 . 4-. ? = file. Add a new string property
called “Press Button” and give it a valve of “Bangalore!” and color" C .
)? +, -./ " "1.0" , 2/3. 4 " ”678 9 8”? :
) ,-/6 2, :
) -7 . 4 ; , " /<.=, :
3 /.3\
4//4=, ,?6-5
)/-7 . 4 :
) -7 . 4 ; , " ";BB 9 ; ," :
3 /.3 ;BB
)/-7 . 4 : 02
1.5 What are the major components of the .Net Frame work? 02
1.6 Write the Java method to calculate the distance between the two places
and using latitude and longitude. 02
1.7 ________ and ________ methods add the circle and polygon to the map. 02
1.8 Write the Java method to delete the file saved on internal storage. 02
1.9 Mention the two kinds of objects in the .Net compact framework. 02
1.10 Differentiate between bounded and unbounded services. 02

PART-B

2 a Explain, with code snippets how manifest node tags and xml files are
used in Android operating system. 08
b With a neat diagram, explain the architecture of Android. 08

OR

3 a Develop an application to display the current time and date in the

following format: Monday, December 6 at 8: 34 2010. 08
b Explain the different phases of the activity life cycle. 08
4 a Create an Android application to display a message” Hello World” on
clicking the button and hide the name on clicking the button for the
second time.
[Note: Write the Java code, code and compiler generates R.Java
file]. 08
b Define layout manager? Explain different types of layout classes
available in Android with code snippets. 08

OR

5 a With code snippet, explain how to implement radio box and checkbox
in Android operating system. 08
b What is meant by resource in Android? Explain how the resource can
be accessed in Android operating system. 08

6 a Develop an Android application to transpose the ciphers for the given

input string – C and key :41253. 08
b Develop an Android application to insert the values into database and
retrieve the names of all the employees where the name starts from ‘ ’
using SQLite in Android with following information:
Table name: Insurance
Attributes: Employee_name, , Phonenumber, Nominee. 08

OR

7 a Write a Java and code for placing the marker on the google maps
for the location “Gandhinagar” and the marker colour should be C . 10
b Write a Java code to create new threads using Android handler class. 06

8 a Describe the components of Microsoft .Net frame work. 08

b With a neat diagram, explain .Net compact framework class libraries. 08

OR

9 a With the code snippet, explain how exception handling is handled in

.Net Framework. 08
b Explain .Net Compact Framework Numeric Data types. 08

10 a With a neat diagram, explain H Server Mobile Architecture. 08

b Develop a simple application for sending to the number 123456789
using communication and pocket outlook I . 08

OR

11 a With the help of Network I , develop a window application to access

the website J77B;//LLL. M;J//. 2/ . 08
b Write short notes on the following:
i) Synchronous access;
ii) Asynchronous access. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
7. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
8. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Define Hazard. 01

1.2 What are the examples of rapid onset disaster? 01
1.3 What is ‘Risk’? 01
1.4 Earth quake magnitude or amount of energy released is determined
by the use of a _________ which is an instrument that continuously
record ground vibration. 01
1.5 The national Disaster Management Authority headed by the _________
of India is the apex body for disaster management in India. 01
1.6 In India, disaster management act was enacted in the year _________. 01
1.7 Name the five important geological hazards. 02
1.8 Define Landslide. 02
1.9 What is meterological drought? 02
1.10 What is Vulnerability? 02
1.11 Name the nodal officers for the following disasters.
i) Floods.
ii) Industrial Disasters. 02
1.12 What is meant by emergency response? 02
1.13 What is video teleconferencing? 02

PART-B

2 a Differentiate Natural disasters and man made disasters with

examples. 08
b Identify the cause for earthquakes. How they are measured and which
part of India are more vulnerable for earthquakes. 08

OR

3 a Discuss the role of voluntary organizations and armed forces during

disaster. 08
b Explain in detail on environmental risk due to project activities. 08
4 a Discuss the basic concepts and purpose of risk analysis. 08
b What is Toxicology and Risk Characterization? 08

OR

5 a Write a note on analytical techniques and tools of risk assessment. 08

b Discuss the elements and guiding principles of risk communication. 08

6 a Discuss the basic principles and concept of Environmental impact

Assessment. 08
b Explain in detail the environmental impact assessment process in
India. 08
OR

7 a Explain the importance of baseline studies to be undertaken in

environmental impact assessment. 08
b Examine the overview of environmental impact assessment studies. 08

8 a Give an account of physical, biological, socio economic and cultural

environmental assessment. 08
b Discuss the adhoc, matrix and check list approaches in
environmental impact assessment studies. 08

OR

9 a Discuss on public participation in environmental decision making

process. 08
b Describe the procedures for reviewing environmental impact
assessment analysis and statement. 08

10 a What is meant by disaster management? What are the different

stages of disaster management? 08
b Specify the role played by an engineer in the process of disaster
management. 08

OR

11 a What are the causes of fire accidents? Specify the remedial measures
to be taken in buildings to avoid fire accident? 08
b What are the factors to be considered while planning the rebuilding
works after a major disaster due to flood and earthquake? 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
9. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
10. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Define weight and activation function. 02

1.2 Define supervised and unsupervised learning. 02
1.3 Realize, N " using Mc-culloch pitts model. 02
1.4 The neuron consists of four inputs whose activity levels are 2, 3, 5 and 8.
Synaptic weights are 1, 1, 1 and 91. Determine the output of the neuron. 02
1.5 The choice of termination condition is important in back propagation
mainly because,
i) ________ and
ii) ________. 02
1.6 In neural networks the size of the network depends on ,
i) ________ and
ii) ________. 02
1.7 If the number of free parameters of the network is almost the same as
the data points, the neural network ________ and gives ________. 02
1.8 Classify neural networks based on topology. 02
1.9 Two limitations of perceptron are:
i) ________ and
ii) ________. 02
1.10 Comment on the type of seperability in the following fig 1.10.

Fig 1.10 02

PART-B

2 a Why do we require artificial neural networks ( )? Also explain the

following with respect to .
i) Non linearity
ii) input-output mapping
iii) Implementability. 08
 b Consider a network of linear neurons as shown in Fig 2b. All the
numbers at connections denotes the value of the corresponding weight.
i) Compute the output of the hidden – layer and the output-layer
neurons for the given input O0.5, 1P.
ii) What is the output of the network for the input O2.0, 4.0P, (Left
neuron has the value 2 and right neuron has the value 4). Do you
have to do all the network computations once again inorder to
answer this question? Explain why you do or do not have to do
this.

Fig 2b 08

OR

3 a Describe the main differences between the human brain and today’s
computers. 06
b Given a two-input neuron with the following weight matrix and input
vector: ( " Q 3 2 R and I " Q95 7RS , if we would like to have an output of
0.5, comment whether there is a possibility of a combination of bias and
transfer function that will allow this?
Also answer the following:
i) Is there a transfer function that will do the job if the bias is
zero.
ii) Is there a bias that will do the job if the linear transfer function
is used? If yes, what is it?
iii) Is there a bias that will do the job if a log-sigmoid transfer
function is used? Again, if yes, what is it?
iv) Is there a bias that will do the job if a symmetrical hard limit
transfer function is used? Again, if yes, what is it? 10

4 a Draw a diagram illustrating the Boltzmann’s learning. Also classify the

Boltzmann’s neurons and discuss the following:
i) Learning
ii) Energy function and
iii) Weight update policy. 08
b Consider the three prototype patterns shown below:
i) Use the Hebb’s rule to design a perceptron network that will
recognize these patterns.

91 91 1
Let the desired outputs be 7T " U V 7 " U V and 7W " U V
91 1 91 08

OR
5 a Illustrate Hebbian learning with binary and continuous activation
functions. 08
b Design a pattern recognition system for recognizing apples and orange
using a single neuron perceptron. 08

6 a Explain the perceptron learning algorithm. 08

b Construct the output function in terms of inputs T, and W for the
network shown in Fig 6b.

Fig 6b 08

OR

7 a Explain the adaptive linear combiner with a diagram. 06

b Consider a classification problem with four classes of input vector as
shown.
1 1 2 2
2=;-- 1: XIT " U V , I " U V Y, 2=;-- 2: XIW " U V , IZ " U V Y,
1 2 91 0
91 92 91 92
2=;-- 3: XI! " U V , I " U V Y, 2=;-- 4: XI[ " U V , I\ " U V Y
2 1 91 92
Design a perceptron network to solve this problem. 10

8 a What is the 9 C problem? Investigate the suitability of I for

solving this problem and list the steps to solve this if the solution exists. 08
b Consider the network shown in Fig 8b.

Fig 8b

Assuming that the neurons have a sigmoid activation function,

i) Perform a forward pass on the network.
ii) Perform a reverse pass(training) once (target " 0.5)
iii) Perform a further forward pass and comment on the result. 08

OR
9 a Describe and explain the types of non-linearities associated with I. 04
b The weight matrices ], ( and bias weight vectors <T and < for a I
neural network are initialized as follows:
91 2 T 3
Input hidden layer weights, ] " U V < "U V
2 0 91
91 0 2
Hidden Output layer weights, ( " U V < "U V
1 92 3
The input and output vectors of the network are given by I " QI1 I2RS
and " Q 1 2RS respectively. Assume the activation function used is
T
8O6P " and the input bias of each neuron is fixed at 1.
T^_`a ObP
i) Sketch the MLP neural network based on the information
provided above.
ii) Assuming the desired output for an input pattern vector
I " Q1 2RS should be Q01 02R " Q0.95 0.05RS , calculate the output
when the given input pattern I " Q1, 2RS is applied to the given
network. 12

10 a With a neat diagram explain the basis function network. 08

b Consider the following eight points.
IT O2, 2P,I O1, 14P, IW O10, 7P, IZ O1, 11P, I! O3, 4P, I O11, 8P, I[ O4, 3P, I\ O12, 9P
Consider IT , I and I[ as initial centroids. Apply c-means clustering
algorithm to calculate two successive positions of those centroids.
Consider the distance function between two points O?T , MT P and O? , M P as
|?T 9 ? | |MT 9 M |. 08

OR

11 a Compare I versus C networks as function approximators. 08

b Applying a radial basis function formulate a solution to solve the 9 C
problem. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
DESIGN OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
(GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 The drag force acts __________ to the blades. 01

1.2 The growth rate of annual energy consumption in developing
countries is projected to be approximately __________ %. 01
1.3 The value of air mass when sun is at the zenith is __________. 01
1.4 Solar radiation is measured using __________ and __________
instruments. 02
1.5 The value of solar constant is __________. 01
1.6 The conversion efficiency of the I] cell is defined as __________. 01
1.7 __________ is used to increase the turbine speed. 01
1.8 Draw an equivalent electrical circuit of a PV module. 02
1.9 __________ instrument is used to measure the wind speed. 01
1.10 The two most important parameters that are widely used for
describing cell electrical performance are __________ and __________. 02
1.11 In closed cycle system __________ liquid is used as working fluid. 01
1.12 Mention the five kinds of geothermal resources. 02
1.13 The temperature gradient can be utilized in a heat engine to generate
power this is called as __________. 01
1.14 The conversion of solar energy stored as heat in the ocean into
electrical energy is possible by making use of the temperature
difference between __________ and __________. 02
1.15 Define fuel cell. 01

PART-B

2 a Discuss the current global renewable energy conditions. 06

b Discuss the industry perspective of different energy sources. 10

OR

3 a Discuss briefly incentives provided in various countries for renewable

energy sources. 06
b Describe the factors of modularity growth, emission benefits and
consumer choice of energy sources. 10
4 a Explain the different types of I] cell technologies. 10
b Write a short note on technology trends of I]. 06

OR

5 a Describe the factors influencing the electrical design of the solar

array. 08
b Draw a block diagram of I] and discuss the design issues briefly. 08

6 a Explain the design and operating features of various system

components of wind power systems. 10
b Write a short note on global wind patterns. 06

OR

7 a With a block diagram, explain schemes of maximum power operation

of wind. 08
b Discuss system design tradeoffs of wind power systems. 08

8 a With a schematic diagram, explain the total flow concept of

geothermal energy system. 08
b Describe the operation of double basin arrangement of tidal system. 08

OR

9 a Explain briefly the geo pressured sources and geothermal well

drilling. 08
b Derive an expression to estimate energy and power in simple single
basin tidal system. 08

10 a With a schematic diagram, explain stand alone hybrid power systems. 08

b Write a short note on wind farm sizing. 08

OR

11 a Discuss the factors of operating limits of the grid connected systems. 08

b Draw an electrical schematic diagram of the grid connected variable
speed wing power system and explain it briefly. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
11. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be
answered in first three pages of the answer book only.
12. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Define a redundant constraint. 01

1.2 Define an optimal solution. 01
1.3 Name the two forms of a linear programming problem. 01
1.4 What is pseudo –optimal solution? 01
1.5 A basic feasible solution is said to be _________ if one/more basic
variables are zero. 01
1.6 _________ method is used to obtain optimal solution for an assignment
problem. 01
1.7 What is the difference between regular simplex method and dual
simplex method? 02
1.8 Define the terms balking, reneging and jockeying. 02
1.9 Write the Kendall’s notation for a single server queuing system. 02
1.10 What is the objective of a travelling salesman problem? 02
1.11 / /1 model is also known as _________ model. 01
1.12 Define a two person zero sum game. 01
1.13 What is meant by strategy of a player? 01
1.14 A system is said to be in a _________ state when its operating
characteristics are dependant on time. 01
1.15 Differentiate between stationary and regular Markov chain. 02

PART-B

2 a Define operations research. Briefly discuss its industrial applications. 06

b A farmer has a 100 acre farm. He can sell all tomatoes, lettuce or
radishes and can get a price of Rs.1.00 per kg for tomatoes , Rs.0.75 a
heap for lettuce and Rs. 2.00 per kg of radishes. The average yield per
acre is 2000 kg of tomatoes, 3000 heaps of lettuce and 1000 kg of
radishes. Fertilizers are available at Rs. 0.50 per kg and the amount
required per acre is 100 kg each for tomatoes and lettuce and 50 kg for
radishes. Labor required for sowing, cultivating and harvesting per acre
is 5 man days for tomatoes and radishes and 6 man days for lettuce. A
total of 400 man days of labor are available at Rs. 20 per man day.
Formulate this problem as a linear programming model to maximize the
farmer’s total profit. 10

OR
3 a Differentiate between slack and surplus variables with a suitable
example. 06
b Solving the following II by penalty method:
Maximize f " ?T 2? 3?W 9 ?Z
subject to : ?T 2? 3?W " 15;
2?T ? 5?W " 20;
?T 2? ?W ?Z " 10
Where ?T , ? , ?W , ?Z g 0. 10

4 a A company has three factories T , and W with production capacities

100, 250 and 250 units per week. These units are to be shipped to four
warehouses (T , ( , (W , and (Z with requirements of 90, 160, 200 and 50
units per week respectively. the transportation costs (in Rs.) per unit
between factories and warehouses are given in matrix as follows:
(; ,J/6-,-
;27/ .,-
(T ( (W (Z
T 30 25 40 20
29 26 35 40
W 31 33 37 30

Formulate this transportation problem as II to minimize

transportation costs. 08
b Write the dual of the given II and then solve the dual for the following
II:
Minimize f " 2?T 9? ?W
subject to : ?T 4? 2?W g 5;
3?T ? 2?W g 4;
Where ?T , ? , ?W g 0. 08
OR

5 a Solve the following II by revised simplex method:

Maximize f " 3?T 2? 5?W
subject to : ?T 2? ?W h 430;
3?T 2?W h 460;
?T 4? h 420
Where ?T , ? , ?W g 0. 12
b Explain in brief the primal problems and dual problems. 04

6 a A company produces small components for an industrial product and

distributes it to 5 wholesalers at a fixed delivery price of Rs.250 per
unit. Sales forecasts indicate that monthly deliveries will be 300, 300,
100, 500 and 400 units to wholesalers 1,2,3,4 and 5 respectively. The
direct cost of production of each unit are Rs. 100, Rs. 90 and Rs. 80 at
plants 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Transportation costs of shipping a unit
from plants to wholesalers are as follows:

(J/=,-;=, -
1 2 3 4 5
1 5 7 10 15 15
B=; 7- 2 8 6 9 12 14
3 10 9 8 10 15
 Find how many components each plant must supply to each
wholesalers to maximize the profit? What is the maximum total profit?
Take the monthly production capacities of plants 1, 2 and 3 as 500, 100
and 1250 units respectively. 10
b Solve the following travelling salesman problem:

∞ 2 5 7 1
6 ∞ 3 8 2
.7.,- 8 /
8 7 ∞ 4 7
12 4 6 ∞ 5
1 3 2 8 ∞ 06

OR

7 a Differentiate between a transportation problem and an assignment

problem. 06
b Solve the following assignment problem:
1 2 3 4 5 6
12 10 15 22 18 8
10 18 25 15 16 12
11 10 3 8 5 9
6 14 10 13 13 12
8 12 11 7 13 10 10

8 a A self service store employs one cashier at its counter. Nine customers
arrive on an average every 5 minutes while the cashier can serve 10
customers in 5 minutes. Assuming Poisson distribution for arrival rate
and exponential distribution for service rate, find:
i) Average number of customers in queue.
ii) Average time a customer spends in system.
iii) Average time a customer waits before being served. 10
b A bank has 2 tellers working on savings account. The first teller
handles withdrawals only. The second teller handles deposits only. It
has been found that the service time distribution for both deposits and
withdrawals are exponential with mean service time 2 minutes per
customer, time of deposits are found to arrive in Poisson fashion
throughout the day with a mean arrival rate of 16 per hour.
Withdrawals also arrive in a Poisson fashion with a mean arrival rate of
14 per hour. What would be the effect of average waiting time for
depositors and withdrawers? 06
OR

9 a Solve the following game, using dominance method to reduce the

matrix. Write the strategies adopted by each player and value of game:

T W Z !
T 4 4 2 94 96
8 6 8 94 0
W 10 2 4 10 12 08
 b Explain the following terms with respect to the game theory:
i) Saddle point.
ii) Pure strategy.
iii) Mixed strategy.
iv) Fair game. 08

10 a Define Markov process and Markov chain. Discuss the properties of

Markov chain. 06
b The international studies for population found out by its survey that
the mobility of population (in percent) of a state to a village, town and
city in the following percentages:

/
].==;4, /L .7M
].==;4, 50 30 20
/ /L 10 70 20
.7M 10 40 50

What will be the proportion of population in village, town, and city after
2 years, given that present population has proportions of 0.7, 0.2 and 0.1
in village, town and city respectively. 10

OR

11 a Discuss the characteristics of Markov chain. 06

b A manufacturing company has a certain piece of equipment that is
inspected at the end of each day and classified as just overhauled,
good, fair or inoperative. If the item is inoperative it is overhauled, a
procedure that takes one day. So four states are 1, 2, 3 and 4
respectively. Assume that the working condition of equipment follows a
Markov chain with following transition matrix:

/ / /L
1) 2) 3) 4)
1) 3 1
l0 0o
k 4 4 n
I " 7/3;M 2) k0 1 1 0n
k 2 2 n
3) k 1 1n
k0 0 2 2n
4) j1 0 0 0m

If it costs Rs.125 to overhaul a machine on an average and Rs. 75 as

production cost, if a machine is inoperative using steady state
probabilities, compute the expected per day cost of maintenance. 10
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 List the main costs required for a project. 02

1.2 List the different performance indicators of a project. 02
1.3 Differentiate between crash and normal project. 02
1.4 List the two approaches of planning. 02
1.5 Main features of computerized project management are _______,
_______. _______, _______. 02
1.6 Identify 3 9 C’s of project management. 02
1.7 C and in project management stands for _______ and _______. 02
1.8 What is turn-key contract? 02
1.9 List any two types of time estimates. 01
1.10 The _______ is a document which defines project scope, goals, project
manager, project name, directing authority and reviewing authority. 01
1.11 A feasibility report is prepared to present in-depth _______ analysis. 01
1.12 Zero date of the project indicates _______ of the project. 01

PART-B

2 a Identify the skills required to become a successful project manager.

Give examples. 08
b Differentiate between operations and project management with
suitable examples. 08

OR

3 a Define a project and briefly explain the constraints of project

management. 08
b Discuss the major knowledge areas of project management that
PMBOK describes as required expertise for all project managers. 08

4 a Describe the project life cycle curves/ phases with a neat sketch. 08
b List the tools and techniques of project management. 08

OR
5 a How do you classify the project management life cycle? Give
examples. 08
b Examine the different factors considered in a project plan with
justifications. 08

6 a Analyze the detailed work breakdown structure process with

illustrations. 08
b Discuss six simple ways to estimate activity duration with examples. 08

OR

7 a “Task sequencing and inter-task relationship is critical to develop a

schedule”- Justify the statement with examples. 08
b Compare and contrast I C and I networks. 08

8 a Describe the items needed to be addressed by the project manager to

determine the status of the project from a cost perspective. 08
b Evaluate the different factors considered in the quality management
plan. 08
OR

9 a Define cost analysis. What are the steps involved in conducting cost
analysis? 08
b Describe the steps in project cost estimation and budgeting with an
example. 08

10 a List and explain the four basic risk strategies adopted in project
management. 08
b Discuss the six main processes and all of the deliverables associated
with project risk management. 08

OR

11 a Analyze the different components of procurement planning with

illustrations. 08
b What is solicitation planning? Elaborate on the types of solicitations. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
JAVA AND J2EE (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
13. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be
answered in first three pages of the answer book only.
14. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Identify the object oriented mechanism that binds together code and the
data it manipulates, and keeps both safe from outside interference and
misuse. 01
1.2 Write the output of the following:
2=;-- H6.p2
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4-Q RP
q
2J; 2J1, 2J2;
2J1 " 88;
2J2 " ’N’;
M-7, . /67. B . 7O2J1 “ “ 2J2P;
s
s 01
1.3 Name the Java package that contains all the Java’s built in exceptions. 01
1.4 What is the thread priority in the output of the following?:
2=;-- H6.p4
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4-Q R P
q
J ,;3 7 " J ,;3. 26 , 7 J ,;3OP;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O7P;
s
s 01
1.5 Write the output of the following:
import java.io.*;
2=;-- H6.p5
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4- Q R P
q
B67-7 ,; /<t " ,L .=, . B67 -7 ,; O ?Mp. t;+;P;
M-7, . /67. B . 7O/<t. ;+;.=;<OPP;
s
s 01
1.6 What is the output of the following program code?:
. B/ 7 t;+;. ;L7.u;
. B/ 7 t;+;. ;BB=,7.u;
B6<=.2 2=;-- M;BB=,7 ,?7, 3- BB=,7
q
v ;BJ.2 4;
4. 3 ;L-7 . 4 O“ -. B=, BB=,7”, 20,20P;
s 01
1.7 List any two events generated by JTextField in response to user
interaction. 01
1.8 Why interfaces should not be used casually in performance critical
code? 01
1.9 When a class hierarchy is created, in what order are the constructors
for the classes that make up the hierarchy called? 01
1.10 Write the output:
2=;-- H6.p10
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4- Q R P
q
8/ O. 7 . " 0; . ) 10; . P
q
M-7, . /67. B . 7 O. “ “P;
.8 O.%2 "" 0P
2/ 7. 6,;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“ “P;
s
s
s 01
1.11 Write the output of the following and justify your answer:
2=;-- H6.p 11
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4- Q R P
q
. 7M;
8/ OM " 0; M ) 3; M P
q
. 7 M " 91;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“M .- w “ MP;
M " 100;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“M .- /L: " MP;
s
s
s 02
 1.12 Analyze the following code for error if any. If no error, write the output
else suggest corrections.
2=;-- H6.p 12
q
-7;7.2 +/.3 7J /L,?2,B7./ OP 7J /L- .7J ,7.2 ?2,B7./
q
M-7, . /67. B . 7O“0”P;
7J /L ,L .7J ,7.2 ?2,B7./ O“ ?2,B7./ ”P;
s
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4- Q R P
q
7 M
q
7J /L ,?2,B7./ OP;
s
2;72JO .7J ,7.2 ?2,B7./ ,P
q
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“ ”P;
s
s
s 02
1.13 Interpret the following code:
/u
) ;BB=,7 2/3, " ” M BB=,7” L.37J " 200 J,.4J7 " 60 :
)/;BB=,7 :
u/ 02
1.14 How does the Java run-time system know where to look for packages
that you create? 02
1.15 Analyze the following code for error if any. If no error, write the output
Else suggest corrections.
2=;-- H6.p15
q
B6<=.2 -7;7.2 +/.3 ;. O-7 . 4 ; 4- QR P
q
7,4, .0<, .0<2;
. 7 ;
.0< " 100;
.0<;
.0<2 " .0< O.0</3P;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“.0<2 ,?B ,--./ : “ .0<2P;
. " .0< O.0</3P;
M-7, . /67. B . 7= O“. ,?B ,--./ : ” .P;
s
s 02

PART-B

2 a Compare Java with programming language. 06

b Write a Java program to determine the sum of the series for a given
value of . Read the value from the user: 1 1/2 1/3 … … . 1/ 10

OR
3 a What are access specifiers? Draw a table showing all the access
specifiers and their accessibility in the class, package, subclasses and
other packages. 08
b Write a Java program for the following requirements that illustrates
interface inheritance.
Interface I is extended by I1 and I2. Interface I12 inherits from both I1
and I2. Each interface declares one constant and one method. Class H
implements I12. Instantiate H and invoke each of its method. Each
method displays one of the constants. 08

4 a How do you create user-defined exception class? Develop a Java

program to create and handle user-defined exception which is raised
when number of command line arguments is less than three. 10
b Compare the following string comparision methods:
i) equals( ) versus ""
ii) startswith( ) versus endswith( )
iii) compareTo( ) versus regionMatches ( ) 06

OR

5 a Develop a multithreaded Java program to create multiple threads to

perform concurrent operations for processing the following
mathematical equation:
I " -. O?P 2/-OMP 7; OpP
These trigonometric functions are independent operations without any
dependencies between them. 10
b Write a Java program to obtain the following standard properties of a
given File object:
i) File name;
ii) File path;
iii) Is file writable?;
iv) Is file readable?;
v) File size;
vi) File’s last modified details. 06

6 a Develop a Java program to create a Swing applet that will accept values
of three marks i.e 1, 2 and 3, each out of 50. The user
enters the marks in three separate text fields. The applet must have a
button labeled “Find average”. When the user clicks on the button, the
average of best two marks must be displayed in the status window
of the applet. 10
b Write the syntax for a fuller form of the II tag and mention the
significance of its attributes. 06

OR

7 a Distinguish between Swing’s lightweight and heavyweight components. 06

b How do you pass different types of parameters to an Applet? Illustrate
with an example program. 10
8 a Develop a { program for the following requirements:
i) Open a database connection with
.+, : “2/ . .2 /-/87. -y=-, +, . t3<2. H , +, .+, ”
;7;<;-, 6 =: t3<2. .2 /-/87 w -y=-,+, : // =/2;=J/-7/ I N ”
z-, ; ,: “;3 . ”
I;--L/ 3: “L,=2/ ,”
ii) Insert a new record into the table “7<=_, B” with values like:
, B_.3 " 435, ; , " “B,,7J;”, 3,B7 " “ C”.
iii) List all the employees details.
iv) Delete all the record of employee whose id is “?” - place holder
value to be filled later. 12
b State the function of four types of { drivers. 04

OR

9 a What is updatable Resultset? Write a { program to demonstrate the

insertion of a new row in the updatable Resultset. 10
b Mention the use of Scrollable Resultset. How does { I - support
scrollable Resultset? 06

10 a How is Java servlet better than v programming? Explain. 08

b With a skeleton code, explain the anatomy of a Java servlet. 08

OR

11 a Define session tracking. Discuss the different techniques for session

tracking with their advantages and limitations. 08
b Write a Java servlet program to read all the cookies from the request
object and print their name, value. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 List some latest uses of ] . 02

1.2 State the definition of ] as given by National Instruments. 02
1.3 Explain the two timing ] s available in LabVIEW. 02
1.4 What is auto-indexing capability? 02
1.5 Describe LabVIEW measurement files. 02
1.6 Give the LabVIEW interpretation of at least four back slash codes. 02
1.7 Describe the degree of sophistication required in the acquisition
system to handle the waveform content (frequency domain) of an
analog signal. 02
1.8 What are the uses of ? 02
1.9 What are the functions of the ‘Talker’ and ‘Controller’ in a vI set-
up? 02
1.10 Name some operations available in notifier functions palette. 02

PART-B

2 a Explain the functions of the various components of a virtual

instrument. 08
b With examples compare and contrast conventional and graphical
programming. 08
OR

3 a Explain the various components of LabVIEW. 06

b Why is color coding used in LabVIEW? 05
c Identify the advantages of using I I 9 zI menus in LabVIEW. 05

4 a Demonstrate the construct, syntax and the icon for ‘ C’ loop in

LabVIEW. 06
b Illustrate the different techniques used in inter-loop communication. 10

OR

5 a Develop a v code to generate a 3 } 3 } 3 array of random numbers. 06

b Summarize the use of arrays and clusters in various graph forms. 10
6 a Illustrate the uses of the different functions found in the file /
sub-palette of LabVIEW. 07
b With examples discuss any three string functions provided in
LabVIEW. 09
OR

7 a Assess the usefulness of the different path functions available in

LabVIEW. 08
b Design a ] to convert a fractional number to a real number. Take
typical values and show the expected output. Also describe the format
of the icons used in the creation of the ] . 08

8 a Give the classification of digital signals and the requirement in

LabVIEW for processing these signals. 06
b What are the different DAQmx ] s used in continuous analog data
acquisition? 10

OR

9 a Examine the usage of the different assistants H, analysis and

instrument assistants in interfacing. 10
b Discuss the capabilities and limitations of using the three types of ]
solutions (simple, intermediate, advanced). 06

10 a Identify the different parameters to be considered in selection of an

interface. Limit the scope to only vI and C 232. 06
b Elaborate on the operation of the following tools – Queue, Semaphore,
Rendezvous and Occurrence. 10

OR

11 a Briefly present the features, operations and programming of ] . 10

b Elaborate on data sockets used in LabVIEW. 06
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
MODERN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
15. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be
answered in first three pages of the answer book only.
16. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 The purpose of fins in air cooling system is _________. 01

1.2 Turbochargers are typically used in conjunction with _________
engines. 01
1.3 The emission norm that is prevailing in Bengaluru presently is
_________. 01
1.4 An example of electric vehicle is _________. 01
1.5 The purpose of clutch is _________. 01
1.6 The purpose of differential is _________. 01
1.7 An example of automatic transmission vehicle is _________. 01
1.8 Electronic stability program assists in _________. 01
1.9 Power assisted steering helps in _________. 01
1.10 The purpose of suspension system is _________. 01
1.11 Type of spring used in heavy vehicle is _________. 01
1.12 The wheel base of a car is 2.7 and pivot centers are at 1 . The wheel
track is 1.2 , if the angle of inside lock is 40°, _________ is the correct
angle of outside lock. 02
1.13 Purpose of immobilizer system is to _________. 01
1.14 Wheel base is defined as _________. 01
1.15 SRS air bag stands for _________. 01
1.16 Crash test is essential because _________. 01
1.17 The purpose of battery is _________. 02
1.18 Examples of information systems in present day cars are _________. 01

PART-B

2 a Explain the working principle of forced circulation system of cooling

in automobiles. 08
b Explain the operation of the typical turbocharger with sketch. 08

OR

3 a Discuss the properties which are sought for in a good engine fuel?
Explain briefly. 08
b Discuss the major pollutants of an automobile. 08
4 a Explain the layout of the transmission system of a rear wheel driven
automobile. 06
b A cone clutch is to be designed for an engine developing 11•( at
100 B . The width of the face may be taken to be 0.2 of the diameter
and cone angle may be kept at 25°. The maximum allowable normal
pressure between the contact faces is 80•I;. Determine the main
dimensions of the clutch and the axial force required. Assume
€ " 0.25. 10

OR

5 a Explain the working of antilock braking system in cars. 06

b A car weighs 13• and has a wheel base of 2.5 . The center of gravity
of the car is 1.3 in front of the rear axle and 800 above the
ground level. The car is having brakes on all the four wheels. The
coefficient of adhesion between the road and the wheels is 0.5. If the
car is moving up an incline of angle whose sine is 0.1, determine:
i) Load distribution between front and rear axles.
ii) Distance at which it can be stopped while going at a speed of
50c /J when only rear wheel brakes are used. 10

6 a Explain the terms: Camber, Castor, Steering axis inclination and Toe
in. 08
b Explain the principle of operation of electronic power steering with a
block diagram. 08

OR

7 a Explain the function of a leaf spring. Illustrate your answer with

simple sketches. 08
b Explain the principle of McPherson strut independent suspension. 08

8 a Discuss the ergonomic aspects in present day cars in terms of

comfort. 08
b Discuss the car body specifications. 08

OR

9 a Discuss the aspects of crash testing of vehicles. 08

b Explain the working of air bags. 08

10 a How does z controls ignition? 08

b With a block diagram discuss the operational features of electronics
engine management system. 08

OR

11 a Explain the working principle of automotive battery using suitable

sketch. 08
b Explain key sensors for engine management. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 A filter a power input of 50 ( and an output power of 2 (. What is the

gain in 3 ? 01
1.2 What is meant by transceiver? 01
1.3 What are the two types of companding techniques used in telephone 01
systems?
1.4 Which modulation scheme is used in cable modems for downstream data? 01
1.5 What is meant by ] ? 01
1.6 What is the function of a Ground station? 01
1.7 What are the basic functions of a transponder in a satellite system? 01
1.8 A cable ] service uses a single coaxial cable with a bandwidth of 860 p 01
to transmit multiple ] signals to subscribers. Each ] signal is 6 p
wide. How many channels can be carried?
1.9 What is meant by ( ? 01
1.10 What are the two commonly used light sources in optical transmitters? 01
1.11 What type of modulation scheme is used in v mobile technology? 01
1.12 What is the role of encryption in wireless networks? 01
1.13 What is the primary network topology used with ZigBee technology? 01
1.14 Mention the general operating frequency range of 802.16 standards. 01
1.15 Three cascaded amplifiers have power gains of 5, 2 and 17. The input
power is 40 (. What is the output power? 02
1.16 An transmitter has a carrier power of 10•( and the percentage of
modulation is 40. Calculate the total power of the signal. 02
1.17 Calculate the numerical aperture ( ) and critical angle of a fiber-optic
cable which has indices of refraction for the core and cladding, 1 " 1.50
and 2 " 1.45 respectively. 02

PART-B

2 a Compare the full duplex and half duplex communication. 04

b With neat block diagrams, explain multiplexing at the transmitter and
demultiplexing at the receiver. 08
c A two stage amplifier has an input power of 25μ( and an output power of
1.5 (. If the first stage gain is 3, calculate the second stage gain. 04

OR
3 a Calculate the frequency of signals with wavelengths of 30 , 5 and 62 . 03
b Draw the block diagram of a super-heterodyne radio receiver and explain
explain the function of each block. 08
c A power amplifier has an input of 90 ( across 10•Ω. The output is 7.8]
across an 8 9 Ω speaker. Calculate the power gain in decibels and in dBm. 05

4 a Explain the working of a basic I system with a block diagram and

timing signals. 10
b For the binary data 101010, draw the c, c and I c waveforms. 06

OR

5 a With block diagrams, explain the working of frequency hopping spread

spectrum transmitter and receiver. 12
b Draw the waveforms for the data 011010 in the following formats: Cf, Cf
and Manchester. 04

6 a Describe in detail the various subsystems in a communication satellite

with a general block diagram. 10
b Compare , and schemes. 06

OR

7 a With block diagrams, explain multiplexing and de-multiplexing of . 08

b Explain any four applications of a satellite. 08

8 a With a block diagram, explain the working of a fiber-optic communication

system. 08
b What are the benefits of fiber-optic cables over conventional electrical
cables? Briefly explain. 08

OR

9 a With diagrams, explain the structure and characteristics of a I

photodiode. 08
b Explain the basic principle and working of a Wavelength-Division
multiplexing fiber-optic system with a block diagram. 08

10 a Explain the cellular concepts. 06

b Describe 2v, 2.5v, 3v and 4v cell phone systems. 10

OR

11 a Explain the different types of Wireless -. 06

b Explain Bluetooth technology. 05
c Explain the features of WiMAX technology. 05
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
THIN FILMS AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
(GLOBAL ELECTIVE)

Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Explain the role of backing pump in high vacuum system. 02

1.2 Explain the working principle and performance characteristics of
diffusion pump. 02
1.3 What is the role of vacuum in thin film growth? 02
1.4 List different adhesion testing methods. 02
1.5 Compare evaporation and sputtering techniques. 02
1.6 List out different chemical vapour deposition ( ] ) methods. 02
1.7 Name the advantages of over . 02
1.8 What is the working principle of quartz crystal monitor? 02
1.9 Name the different layers of thin film transistor. 02
1.10 What are the possible thin film coatings for telecommunication
applications? 02

PART-B

2 a Explain the principle and working of a rotary pump. Discuss its merits
and demerits. 09
b Illustrate the working of penning gauge. 07

OR

3 a Draw the schematic of vacuum coating unit. Explain sequential steps

in the operation of coating unit along with necessary precautions. 12
b Explain important applications of vacuum in Industry? 04

4 a Explain the various thin film growth processes with the help of
suitable sketches. 12
b Evaluate the role of defects and impurities in the formation of thin
films. 04
OR
5 a What are important surface preparation techniques? Explain any two
recommended surface preparation techniques. 12
b Illustrate important steps in Lithography. 04

6 Explain thermal and electron beam evaporation methods. How do you

overcome the limitations of thermal evaporation by electron beam
evaporation methods? 16
OR

7 Analyze the interaction of ions with solid surface and explain what is
sputtering. Discuss about different sputtering methods and explain
advantages of magnetron sputtering. 16

8 a How composition of a thin film is analyzed by I ( -ray photoelectron

spectroscopy). 10
b What is Raman Effect? Discuss its merits and demerits. 06

OR

9 a Explain how optical parameters are characterized in a thin film? 08

b Explain how four probe method is used for electrical analysis of a thin
film. Mention its merits over two probe method. 08

10 a What is a solar cell? Explain the working principle and fabrication of a

thin film solar cell. 12
b Explain solar thermal absorbers. 04

OR

11 a Discuss about biomedical applications of thin films. 08

b Discuss the role of any two thin films in corrosion of wear resistance. 08
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
ENGINEERING MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
(GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
17. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be
answered in first three pages of the answer book only.
18. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Write an example for pressure sensitive adhesive. 01

1.2 What type of electronic transition occurs when saturated alcohols are
irradiated with z] light? 01
1.3 Write the structure of polymethyl methacrylate adhesive. 01
1.4 Define overtone. 01
1.5 What type of compounds are C active. 01
1.6 What is the capacity of an ion exchange resin? 01
1.7 How many peaks are observed in C spectrum of acetone? 01
1.8 Define coupling constant. 01
1.9 What is fiber optics? 01
1.10 Which type of optical fibers have core radius greater than 50μ . 01
1.11 List out any four properties on which quality of an adhesive is
assessed. 02
1.12 Write the reaction involved in the synthesis of polyurethane. 02
1.13 What types of compounds are C active? Give two examples. 02
1.14 What are exchangeable protons? How they are identified in C
spectrum? 02
1.15 What are chromophores? Give an example. 02

PART-B

2 a How epoxy ( v ) is manufactured? Write reactions. 06

b Explain the following two types of adhesives with suitable example.
i) Hot adhesive
ii) Drying adhesive. 06
c Write a note on one part adhesives. 04

OR

3 a Explain any four physical factors influencing adhesive action. 08

b Give an account of adsorption theory for development of adhesive
strength. 08
4 a What are organic solar cells? Explain. 06
b Distinguish between single layer organic solar cell and bilayer organic
solar cell. 06
c Expain any two characteristics of solar cells. 04

OR

5 a Illustrate the construction of inorganic - and mention their

advantages. 08
b Explain “small molecule ” and “Polymer based -” with
examples. 08

6 a How ion exchange membranes are used in purification of water?

Explain. 06
b Enumerate the advantages of optical fiber communication over analog
communication. 08
c How the optical fibres are classified based on refractive index. 02

OR

7 a Explain any four chemical properties of ion exchange resins. 08

b Explain the following with suitable diagrams:
i) Manufacture of preform by I ]
ii) Manufacture of preform by ] . 08

8 a Explain the synthesis and applications of following surface coating

materials:
i) Teflon
ii) Silicone films
iii) I] films. 06
b Explain the properties of cellulosic and polymeric packaging
materials. 06
c Write a note on biodegradable polymers. 04

OR

9 a Explain the instrumentation of double beam z] visible

spectrophotometer. 06
b Calculate the λmax for the following compounds shown in fig 9b
using woodward_Fieser rules.

Fig 9b. 10
10 a Explain the types of electronic transitions when organic molecules
irratdiated with z] visible light. 06
b What is anisotropic effect? 03
c Explain anisotropic effect in aromatic compounds and carbonyl
compounds. 07
OR

11 a What is chemical shift? Explain the factors affecting chemical shift. 06

b A compound having molecular formular [ \ shows following
ƒT
spectroscopic data C 3400 2 , C „ 8.8O<-, 1 P, 8.5 – 7.5 O , 5 P
4.0O-, 2 P. A peak at 8.8 ppm disappears when treated with a drop of
. Predict the structure of the compound. 05
C Justify why ethylene protons are more shielded than acetylene
protons. 05
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R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
VII Semester B. E. Examinations Nov/Dec-15
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
(GLOBAL ELECTIVE)
Time: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer all questions from Part A. Part A questions should be answered
in first three pages of the answer book only.
2. Answer FIVE full questions from Part B.

PART-A

1 1.1 Mention the goals of applied psychology. 02

1.2 What do you understand by basic and applied research? 02
1.3 What is standardization of Intelligence and aptitude tests? 02
1.4 If the mental age of a child is 12 and his/her chronological age is
8 then the H of the child would be __________. 01
1.5 What is repression? 01
1.6 What do you mean by ego-ideal and reality principle? 02
1.7 Mention the three types of anxiety according to Sigmond Freud. 02
1.8 List the components of burnout syndrome. 02
1.9 What are the information technology tools that are used in distance
learning? 02
1.10 What is the basic need for counseling? 02
1.11 What are z and z C? 02

PART-B

2 a Define applied psychology? Describe the nature of applied Psychology. 08

b Identify and explain which field of psychologist can help in solving the
following problem.
Smitha is an engineering student and attended all the classes and
finds difficult in time staying on top of the work load because of two
reasons. The first one is like, not sure this is the program she want to
be in and two , having trouble with classes already as seem to be
falling behind because she do not understand what she is learning. 08

OR

3 a Which perspective suggests that abnormal behavior is largely the

result of state of mind unconscious state of mind? Explain with a
suitable example. 06
b Prepare a questionnaire as a psychometric tool comprising of
15 items on assessment of achievement motivation level among
engineering students with 3-point rating scale. 10
4 a How do psychologists define Intelligence? Explain different types of
intelligence tests with a suitable example. 08
b Explain in detail Guilford Vernon theory of intelligence with a
schematic representation. 08
OR

5 a What do you mean by achievement and aptitude test? Explain

Gailmer’s multiple intelligence with a suitable example. 08
b Describe the measurement of intelligence with a help of normal
distribution curve. 08

6 a What is personality according to Gordon Allport? Explain in detail

Freud’s view of topography of mind. 08
b What are projective tests of personality? Explain in detail its
advantages and limitations. 08
OR

7 a What do you understand by psychological stress? Explain potential

source of stress. 08
b What do you mean by the term psychological conflict? Explain the
types of conflicts with a suitable example. 08

8 a Explain the steps involved in the selection and training of

psychological professionals to work in the organization. 10
b Describe the role of psychologists in the environment. 06

OR

9 a Define psychological counseling. Identify and explain the type of

counseling that the below case deserves as process of diagnosis.
Mr.Peter works as a human resources manager for a large
international organization. He is becoming more and more stressed at
work as the company is constantly changing and evolving. It is a
requirement of his job that keeps up with this change by
implementing new strategies as well as ensuring focus is kept on his
main role of head hunting new employees. He finds that he is working
twelve-hour/day, six days a week and does not have time for his
friends and family. He has started yelling at staff members when they
ask him questions and when making small mistakes in their work. 10
b Describe different functions of psychological counseling. 06

10 a How do we learn to form association between stimuli and response?

Explain in detail by illustrating suitable experiment. 10
b Describe the schedules of reinforcement. 06

OR

11 a What is the role of reward and punishment in learning? Explain how

skinner used in experiments. 08
b Bring out the differences between trial and error method and
insightful learning by illustrating suitable experiment. 08