IoT quiz: How connected is your tech knowledge?

Questions

  1. What does “IoT” stand for?
  2. Name a popular smart home assistant.
  3. Which sensor is commonly used in smart thermostats?
  4. What is the main goal of IoT devices?
  5. Name the technology that enables devices to connect wirelessly.
  6. Which industry benefits most from IoT applications?
  7. Name an example of a wearable IoT device.
  8. What does “edge computing” refer to?
  9. Which protocol is often used for IoT device communication?
  10. Name the security concern specific to IoT devices.

Answers

  1. Internet of Things
  2. Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
  3. Temperature sensor
  4. To collect and exchange data
  5. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee
  6. Healthcare, manufacturing, or smart homes
  7. Fitness tracker or smartwatch
  8. Processing data close to the data source
  9. MQTT or CoAP
  10. Security vulnerabilities or hacking risks