Internet of Things (IoT) Basics

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Who coined the term 'Internet of Things'?

Bill Gates

Steve Jobs

Kevin Ashton (correct)

Tim Berners-Lee

What is the fundamental concept of IoT?

Interconnection of digital devices

Interconnection of physical devices (correct)

Interconnection of virtual reality devices

Interconnection of gaming devices

What does IoT technology involve?

Combination of networking and hardware

Only software

Combination of hardware and software (correct)

Combination of networking and software

In which industries can IoT applications be used?

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Things' in the Internet of Things refer to?

Natural or man-made objects connected through the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is required for engineers to build complete IoT products?

Collaboration from different domain experts Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered as 'things' in an IoT Based Home Automation System?

Air quality sensors Signup and view all the answers

What category do sensors that collect information and then send it fall under in IoT?

Category 1: Sensors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sensors when paired with an internet connection?

To collect information about the environment Signup and view all the answers

What makes the real power of IoT arise according to the text?

The ability of things to both collect information and act on it Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IoT-enabled systems in the example of farming mentioned in the text?

Automatically activate or deactivate the irrigation system based on soil moisture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of IoT protocols according to the text?

To facilitate communication between various things in IoT Signup and view all the answers

What role do supercomputers in the cloud play in an IoT system according to the text?

Running algorithms to analyze data collected from IoT devices Signup and view all the answers

In what way does IoT technology enable remote command of machines?

Machines can be remotely commanded to act based on input information Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of sensors in an IoT system according to the text?

Allow machines to make sense of their environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer in an IoT system according to the text?

'Things' that receive information and then act on it Signup and view all the answers

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