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What is the main function of a thermostat?
What is the main function of a thermostat?
- Controlling lighting in a building
- Operating washing machines
- Adjusting the volume of a TV
- Monitoring and regulating temperature (correct)
How is a smart thermostat different from a regular thermostat?
How is a smart thermostat different from a regular thermostat?
- It is not connected to any network
- It lacks temperature monitoring capabilities
- It cannot operate interactively
- It can operate autonomously and interactively (correct)
Why is the term 'smart' added to 'thermostat' in modern devices?
Why is the term 'smart' added to 'thermostat' in modern devices?
- To confuse users
- To indicate connectivity and automation capabilities (correct)
- To increase the price
- To make the thermostat heavier
What is one of the functions smart thermostats provide today?
What is one of the functions smart thermostats provide today?
Where are traditional thermostats commonly placed in buildings?
Where are traditional thermostats commonly placed in buildings?
Why did ancients want means to regulate local conditions?
Why did ancients want means to regulate local conditions?
Which of the following ancient temperature control systems could function without human intervention?
Which of the following ancient temperature control systems could function without human intervention?
What was the significant drawback of temperature control systems used until about 400 years ago?
What was the significant drawback of temperature control systems used until about 400 years ago?
Which of the following was NOT a function of the Roman hypocaust system?
Which of the following was NOT a function of the Roman hypocaust system?
What does the passage suggest was the next desire for mankind after the older temperature control systems?
What does the passage suggest was the next desire for mankind after the older temperature control systems?
According to the passage, what does the modern-day thermostat do?
According to the passage, what does the modern-day thermostat do?
How does the passage describe the innovation behind early rudimentary forms of thermostats?
How does the passage describe the innovation behind early rudimentary forms of thermostats?
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