5.4 - Fog and Edge Computing Concepts
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Practice Questions
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Define edge computing in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects data flow.
What is the main benefit of fog computing?
💡 Hint: Consider how data travels.
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What is edge computing primarily focused on?
💡 Hint: Think about where most data is handled.
Fog computing helps improve what aspect of IoT?
💡 Hint: Consider how data travel affects efficiency.
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Develop a fog computing architecture for a smart home that needs to manage multiple devices efficiently. Describe how you would integrate edge nodes and a cloud server.
💡 Hint: Consider the communication flow between devices, hubs, and the cloud.
Analyze how latency could affect a health monitoring system using edge computing. What measures can be implemented to ensure quick response times?
💡 Hint: Look at how immediate action can be derived from processed data.
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