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What does a Personal Area Network (PAN) connect?
What does a Personal Area Network (PAN) connect?
Which of the following networks is used in a small geographic area?
Which of the following networks is used in a small geographic area?
What does WAN stand for?
What does WAN stand for?
Wide Area Network
The Cloud refers to a physical storage device.
The Cloud refers to a physical storage device.
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What is Fog Computing?
What is Fog Computing?
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How many new devices are estimated to connect to the Internet each month?
How many new devices are estimated to connect to the Internet each month?
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What is meant by the Internet of Things (IoT)?
What is meant by the Internet of Things (IoT)?
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Self-driving cars are equipped with many __________ sensors.
Self-driving cars are equipped with many __________ sensors.
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What is the role of a sensor in IoT?
What is the role of a sensor in IoT?
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Study Notes
Digital Transformation
- More smart devices exist than people.
- By 2030 each person will have 15 smart devices.
- Modern digital networks make this possible by connecting devices and creating a platform for innovation.
- Digital transformation uses technology to drive business innovation.
Smart Devices
- If programmed correctly, smart devices can analyze data, modify processes and settings.
- They can learn and modify their own code based on new parameters.
- Smart cities use sensors to control infrastructure like traffic flow, parking, water usage and hydro.
- Self-driving cars are equipped with various sensors, cameras, GPS and computers.
Networking
- 50 billion devices provide trillions of gigabytes of data.
- Networks provide the foundation for the internet and the digital world.
- Networks can range from simple to complex connecting millions of devices.
- Networks connect to the internet to deliver products and services to customers.
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Millions of smart devices and sensors connected to the internet.
- Previously non-smart objects like doorknobs and light bulbs can now be equipped with sensors to collect and transfer data.
- 3 million new devices connect to the internet monthly.
- Over 50 billion connected devices worldwide are expected in the next 4 years.
- Two-thirds of those devices will be sensors, actuators and intelligent devices that monitor, control, analyze and optimize our world.
Connecting IoT Devices to the Network
- Sensors gather data that needs to be connected to a network for storing and sharing.
- Controllers are responsible for processing data and making decisions.
- Actuators take action based on the controller's decisions.
- Communication technology connects all elements and facilitates data transfer.
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Explore the impact of digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) on modern technology. This quiz covers smart devices, networking, and the future landscape of connected technologies. Delve into how these elements interact to drive innovation in today's world.
