Practice Things (devices) (1.5.1) - Introduction to IoT - Internet Of Things Basic
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Things (Devices)

Practice - Things (Devices)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a sensor?

💡 Hint: Think about devices that observe or measure things.

Question 2 Easy

What does an actuator do?

💡 Hint: These do something based on input from sensors.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a sensor?

To act based on input
To collect environmental data
To process information

💡 Hint: Think about what these devices actually do.

Question 2

True or False: Actuators only gather data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what the term 'actuator' implies.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose an IoT solution for smart agriculture using sensors and actuators. Describe the devices and their functionalities.

💡 Hint: Think about how agriculture could benefit from automation and precise control.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of connectivity choice on an IoT home security system's performance.

💡 Hint: Consider how data needs to travel in a security system.

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