Quiz on Smart Objects and Sensor Networks

What is the main function of a sensor in a smart object?

• Control actuators

• Sense and measure the environment

• Generate power

• Provide communication

What is the purpose of an actuator in a smart object?

• Control sensors

• Interact with the environment

• Generate data

• Sense the environment

What is a key characteristic of smart objects in IoT networks?

• Limited processing power

• High memory capacity

• Lossless communication

• High power consumption

What is the advantage of using wireless communication in sensor networks?

• Limited deployment flexibility

• Higher transmission speeds

• Lower implementation costs

• Difficult long-term maintenance

What is a common communication pattern in wireless sensor networks?

• Random data bursts

• Static data transmission

• Event-driven transmission

• Continuous streaming of data

What is a significant limitation of smart objects in wireless sensor networks?

• Lossless communication

• Limited processing power

• Limited power consumption

• High memory capacity

What is a key trend in wireless sensor networks?

• Increasing power consumption

• Transition to multipurpose networks

• Transition to single-purpose networks

• Decreasing autonomy

What is the purpose of data aggregation in wireless sensor networks?

• Increase data transmission

• Reduce overall traffic

• Improve power consumption

• Enhance sensor accuracy

What is a critical requirement for communication protocols in wireless sensor networks?

• Limited scalability

• High transmission speeds

• Low power consumption

• Standardization

What is the main function of MEMS in sensor networks?

• Enable mass production

• Increase power consumption

• Reduce deployment flexibility

• Decrease processing power