Internet of Things (IoT) Devices Quiz

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What is the primary function of IoT in home security?

Monitoring and controlling vital health indicators

Repairing minor leaks of hazardous chemicals

Detecting trespassers and monitoring restricted locations

Providing 24x7 protection through connected sensors and devices (correct)

What do activity trackers primarily monitor and communicate in real time?

Pressure buildups and minor leaks of hazardous chemicals

Structural flaws and disturbances

Vibrations in buildings, bridges, and dams

Blood pressure, appetite, and physical activity (correct)

What is the main purpose of motion sensors in large-scale structures?

Detecting structural flaws and disturbances (correct)

Monitoring and controlling vital health indicators

Detecting trespassers and monitoring restricted locations

Repairing minor leaks of hazardous chemicals

What type of devices can be managed from a smartphone to provide 24x7 protection in a smart home?

Home security cameras Signup and view all the answers

In industrial security and safety, what can IoT-enabled detection devices, sensors, and cameras detect?

Pressure buildups and minor leaks of hazardous chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What feature allows smart sensors to collect data from devices and communicate it to the next layer in IoT?

Connectivity features Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sensors in IoT devices?

Collecting data from the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of actuators in IoT devices?

Carrying out actions based on data Signup and view all the answers

When was the Smart Sensors technology developed?

1970s Signup and view all the answers

What enabled the development of new generations of Smart Sensors in the 1990s?

Integrated signal read-out and processing obtained by CCD-CMOS technologies Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of actuators in IoT devices?

Transforming energy into mechanical force Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between sensors and actuators?

Sensors translate physical properties into electrical signals, while actuators translate electrical signals into physical qualities Signup and view all the answers

Which component allows machines to move?

Actuators Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of the data processing cycle?

Input Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the processing stage in the data processing cycle?

To transform raw data into information Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the output stage of the data processing cycle?

The processed data is converted into human-readable form Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'garbage in – garbage out' imply in the context of data processing?

The quality of input data affects the quality of output Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of classification in the processing stage of data?

Grouping data into different categories Signup and view all the answers

How does the output of data processing contribute to future use?

It allows detecting trends in the future Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common uses of cloud computing according to the text?

Accessing cloud-based communication tools Signup and view all the answers

Which application is an example of the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing model?

WhatsApp Signup and view all the answers

What can be a fatal consequence of major data breaches in today's world?

Loss of customer trust Signup and view all the answers

What does disaster recovery help businesses to avoid?

Failure within 3 years of a disaster Signup and view all the answers

Which type of applications incorporate cloud computing into management strategy?

Business management applications such as ERP Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage for businesses that do not collect big data according to the text?

They will be at a significant disadvantage Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS)?

Running physical servers and virtualization infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Which application is an example of a cloud-based communication tool?

Skype Signup and view all the answers

What does running the physical servers and virtualization infrastructure require?

Acquiring and managing IT infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of cloud computing for disaster recovery?

Data backups and archiving Signup and view all the answers