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What is the primary function of a Z-Wave hub in a Z-Wave network?
What is the primary function of a Z-Wave hub in a Z-Wave network?
How do Z-Wave signals reach the intended device in a Z-Wave network?
How do Z-Wave signals reach the intended device in a Z-Wave network?
What differentiates Z-Wave from Wi-Fi in terms of range and power consumption?
What differentiates Z-Wave from Wi-Fi in terms of range and power consumption?
What best describes the communication technology used by Z-Wave networks?
What best describes the communication technology used by Z-Wave networks?
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In a Z-Wave network, what is the maximum number of devices a command can hop through before reaching its destination device?
In a Z-Wave network, what is the maximum number of devices a command can hop through before reaching its destination device?
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What is the recommended distance for placing Z-Wave devices from each other to ensure signal strength?
What is the recommended distance for placing Z-Wave devices from each other to ensure signal strength?
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What is one of the key features of Zigbee 3.0 networks?
What is one of the key features of Zigbee 3.0 networks?
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How does connecting Zigbee 3.0 networks to the IP domain enhance functionality?
How does connecting Zigbee 3.0 networks to the IP domain enhance functionality?
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What type of network topologies does Zigbee support?
What type of network topologies does Zigbee support?
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What security feature does Zigbee employ for data connections?
What security feature does Zigbee employ for data connections?
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What potential advantage does the Zigbee protocol offer for battery-operated devices?
What potential advantage does the Zigbee protocol offer for battery-operated devices?
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What is the primary function of the application layer in the IoT architecture?
What is the primary function of the application layer in the IoT architecture?
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Which layer in the IoT architecture is responsible for examining and interpreting data from IoT devices?
Which layer in the IoT architecture is responsible for examining and interpreting data from IoT devices?
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What is the role of middleware services in the application layer of IoT architecture?
What is the role of middleware services in the application layer of IoT architecture?
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Which component of the IoT architecture is in charge of gathering data from physical object sensors and actuators?
Which component of the IoT architecture is in charge of gathering data from physical object sensors and actuators?
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What distinguishes the application layer from the data processing layer in the IoT architecture?
What distinguishes the application layer from the data processing layer in the IoT architecture?
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In the context of IoT architecture, what is the function of the information processing layer?
In the context of IoT architecture, what is the function of the information processing layer?
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What is the main responsibility of the Sensing Layer in the IoT architecture?
What is the main responsibility of the Sensing Layer in the IoT architecture?
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Which layer of the IoT architecture is primarily focused on establishing connectivity and communication?
Which layer of the IoT architecture is primarily focused on establishing connectivity and communication?
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What is a communication protocol in the context of IoT?
What is a communication protocol in the context of IoT?
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Which of the following is NOT a network technology commonly used in IoT?
Which of the following is NOT a network technology commonly used in IoT?
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What distinguishes the Sensing Layer from the Communication Layer in IoT architecture?
What distinguishes the Sensing Layer from the Communication Layer in IoT architecture?
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Which of the following communication protocols is specifically designed for resource-constrained devices in the Internet of Things?
Which of the following communication protocols is specifically designed for resource-constrained devices in the Internet of Things?
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What is the main difference between a microcontroller (MCU) and a microprocessor (MPU)?
What is the main difference between a microcontroller (MCU) and a microprocessor (MPU)?
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Which statement is true about microcontrollers (MCUs) in comparison to microprocessors (MPUs)?
Which statement is true about microcontrollers (MCUs) in comparison to microprocessors (MPUs)?
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Why are microcontrollers (MCUs) often referred to as 'system on a chip' (SoC)?
Why are microcontrollers (MCUs) often referred to as 'system on a chip' (SoC)?
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In terms of functionality, how do microprocessors (MPUs) generally differ from microcontrollers (MCUs)?
In terms of functionality, how do microprocessors (MPUs) generally differ from microcontrollers (MCUs)?
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What is the primary reason that microcontrollers (MCUs) are usually dedicated to perform a single defined function?
What is the primary reason that microcontrollers (MCUs) are usually dedicated to perform a single defined function?
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Which feature of microprocessors (MPUs) distinguishes them from microcontrollers (MCUs)?
Which feature of microprocessors (MPUs) distinguishes them from microcontrollers (MCUs)?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compared to Classic Bluetooth?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compared to Classic Bluetooth?
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How does a BLE central device differ from a peripheral device in its role within a connection-oriented communication?
How does a BLE central device differ from a peripheral device in its role within a connection-oriented communication?
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What distinguishes 6LoWPAN from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in terms of device interaction?
What distinguishes 6LoWPAN from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in terms of device interaction?
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In the context of BLE technology, what is meant by the 'exchange' step in the communication process?
In the context of BLE technology, what is meant by the 'exchange' step in the communication process?
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How does a peripheral device in a BLE connection differ from a central device when establishing communication?
How does a peripheral device in a BLE connection differ from a central device when establishing communication?
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What distinguishes BLE from Classic Bluetooth in terms of their intended power consumption?
What distinguishes BLE from Classic Bluetooth in terms of their intended power consumption?
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