Deck 13: The Internet of Things

Question 1

The Internet of Things is composed primarily of desktop and laptop computers that have a wireless interface.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A proximity sensor doesn't require physical contact to be activated.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What type of network is used in the utility industry to wirelessly collect data from utility meters and can reach distances of dozens of kilometers?

A) PAN
B) LAN
C) NAN
D) SAN

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which features does Bluetooth 5.1 add to existing Bluetooth technology?

A) low energy
B) burst transfer
C) mesh networking
D) Bluetooth Smart

Question 5

Which type of network might be used to connect utility network nodes together?

A) Field Area Network
B) Neighborhood Area Network
C) Wide Area Network
D) Personal Area Network

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT typically be considered a goal of most IoT technologies?

A) collect data
B) react to data
C) store data
D) communicate data

Question 7

When processing of collected data occurs where the sensors are located, what type of processing is this?

A) front-end processing
B) cloud processing
C) back-end processing
D) edge processing

Question 8

Which industry sector uses IoT technologies to deploy smart grids?

A) transportation
B) manufacturing
C) energy
D) emergency services

Question 9

If you want to build a smart-glove that responds based on the direction and speed a user moves their hand, what sensor should you use?

A) accelerometer
B) photodiode
C) microwave radar
D) biometric

Question 10

Which application would be considered a product of IoT?

A) topographic maps
B) DVD video player
C) AM radio broadcast
D) real-time traffic information

Question 11

The number of "things" connected to the Internet numbers in the 10s of billions.

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit of data-driven manufacturing?

A) efficiency from the use of smart meters
B) reduction of waste in material goods
C) efficient traffic management
D) mobile diagnostics for early responders

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a LPWA network technology?

A) LoRaWAN
B) Z-Wave
C) Zigbee
D) Bluetooth

Question 14

Which technology is most likely to be associated with IoT?

A) desktop computer
B) smart watch
C) laptop computer
D) supercomputer

Question 15

Which type of sensor can be used to cause an event to occur when the sun comes up?

A) gyroscope
B) LDR
C) PIR
D) capacitive

Question 16

In which type of system are you most likely to find a microcontroller?

A) embedded
B) database
C) back-end
D) mainframe

Question 17

What type of sensor is used to allow a smart phone screen respond to touch?

A) GPS
B) temperature
C) capacitive
D) passive infrared

Question 18

Which type of sensor is most likely to be used in seismology and mining to detect ground movement?

A) geophone
B) proximity sensor
C) photoresistor
D) humidity sensor

Question 19

The applications for IoT in transportation are very limited and not worth exploring.

Question 20

If you want to create a device that can open and close a valve on a pipe using automation, you should use a CPS.

Question 21

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
detects changes in infrared light caused by a moving object

Question 22

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
provides automated movement, such as turning a valve to open or close a pipe

Question 23

A microcontroller ________________ board usually comes with pin headers to allow it to plug into a breadboard to give easy access to the I/O ports without having to solder connections.

Question 24

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
detects the presence and magnitude of light

Question 25

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
emits light when an electrical current is applied to its conductors

Question 26

A ________________ is laid out in a grid pattern, with a series of rows of interconnected holes (called tie points) into which you can plug component headers and wires.

Question 27

If you are working with breadboards, you'll want an assortment of ______________ wires.

Question 28

Which IoT technology is based on the same cellular technology used in most mobile phones?

A) 6LoWPAN
B) Thread
C) Process Field Net
D) Narrowband IoT

Question 29

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
listens to satellite signals

Question 30

Which term has as its hallmark intelligent, connected, highly computerized, and data-driven systems?

A) The silicon revolution
B) Industry 4.0
C) Internet NG
D) IoT 2.0

Question 31

To collect data about the surrounding environment, you need ____________.

Question 32

Which home automation technology is a mesh technology that is used for smart locks, lighting, and security systems?

A) LoRaWAN
B) Z-Wave
C) 802.11b
D) Bluetooth 4

Question 33

If you want to write software for an IoT project, what type of application should you install?

A) Raspberry Pi
B) Arduino
C) LED
D) IDE

Question 34

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
allows you to write, edit, debug, and prepare programs for upload

Question 35

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
examples include a controller for a robot arm, a traffic signal, or a weather monitoring system

Question 36

If you want to make permanent connections in your IoT design, you'll need a ______________ iron.

Question 37

Which device can be described as a single-board computer?

A) ESP32
B) Arduino
C) Raspberry Pi
D) ATmega328

Question 38

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
tightly integrates computers, physical machinery, and data to make more efficient, reliable, and intelligent devices

Question 39

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
tightly wound coil of wire that creates a strong magnetic field when electricity is applied

Question 40

Match each item with a statement below.
a.actuator
b.biometric sensor
c.cyber-physical systems
d.embedded system
e.GPS
f.IDE
g.LED
h.solenoid
i.photoresistor
j.PIR
used to measure or detect some property of living things

Question 41

What are some IoT use cases? Provide some examples.

Question 42

What is the basic structure that all Arduino IDE sketches use which the Arduino IDE creates when you start a new sketch?

Question 43

How would you describe the Internet of Things?

Question 44

What is the difference between microcontrollers and microprocessors with respect to their use in IoT?

Question 45

Which IoT network technologies are based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard? How do these technologies differ?

Question 46

What does a gyroscope do and what are some applications for these devices?

Question 47

What incentive do developers have to create smart products for home use?

Question 48

List three home automation IoT device categories and give an example of each.

Question 49

What are the three factors that are usually considered when choosing a network technology for an IoT device?

Question 50

What are biometric sensors and what are their potential applications in IoT?