IoT Quiz

What does the Internet of Things (IoT) primarily describe?

• A method for improving internet speed

• The concept of connecting everything to everything else using the internet

• A specific type of internet service provided by telecommunication companies

• A new technology for data storage

By what year is it estimated that there will be 75 billion internet-connected devices?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2022

What role do IoT devices play in the network according to the text?

• They serve as the 'hands and feet' of the internet

• They function as the 'eyes and ears' of the IoT

• They are used primarily for data storage

• They enhance the physical security of networked environments

According to John Moor, what has been a significant challenge in IoT security?

• Determining the maximum security requirements

• Understanding the complex nature of IoT security and determining the minimum requirements

• Implementing IoT in rural areas

• Reducing the cost of IoT devices

What is the purpose of the new law drawn up by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK regarding consumer smart devices?

• To ensure all devices are manufactured outside the UK

• To ensure all consumer smart devices adhere to three rigorous security requirements

• To decrease the manufacturing cost of smart devices

• To promote the use of smart devices in rural areas

According to the new regulations, what must all consumer internet-connected device passwords be?

• The same for all devices

• Unique and not resettable to any universal factory setting

• Easily guessable for user convenience

• Shorter than eight characters

What must manufacturers of consumer IoT devices explicitly state regarding security updates?

• The maximum length of time for updates

• The cost of security updates

• The minimum length of time for which the device will receive security updates at the point of sale

• The number of updates provided per year

What additional requirement must manufacturers of consumer IoT devices meet according to the new law?

• Provide a warranty for each device

• Offer devices in multiple colors

• Provide a public point of contact

• Ensure devices are waterproof

What should be monitored for security anomalies in IoT devices according to the guidelines?

• Device location data

• System telemetry data

• User personal information

• Device physical condition

According to the IoT guidelines, how should credentials and security-sensitive data be stored?

• In encrypted files on the device

• On external storage devices

• Securely within services and on devices

• In plain text within the device software