EDGE COMPUTING
UNIT 2 ASSIGNMENT-2
Q1. Design a comprehensive sensor system suitable for an IoT application of your
choice.
i) In your design, integrate the fundamental concepts of sensors and transducers,
their classification, and explain the roles sensors will play within the system.
ii) Identify and justify the selection of sensor types based on application needs.
iii) Outline the sensor architecture and key design considerations, and propose
solutions to meet the special requirements that IoT sensors must fulfill for reliable
and efficient operation.
Q2. Compare and contrast the CoAP and MQTT protocols.
i) Explain their architectures, key features, message formats, and typical use cases in
IoT applications.
ii) Discuss the advantages and limitations of each protocol and describe scenarios
where one might be preferred over the other.