IoT Fundamentals Quiz

What are smart objects in the context of IoT?

• Ordinary physical objects

• Physical objects with embedded technology for sensing or interacting with their environment

• Objects that are always connected to the internet

• Objects that do not require any power source

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a smart object?

• Processing unit

• Communication device

• Internal combustion engine

• Power source

Sensors in IoT are used primarily to:

• Measure physical quantities and convert them into digital data

• Actuate mechanical processes

• Store large amounts of data

• Provide power to IoT devices

Which of the following is an example of a position sensor?

• Microphone

• Gyroscope

• Potentiometer

• Hygrometer

What does a temperature sensor measure?

• Velocity of objects

• Pressure applied by liquids or gases

• Amount of heat or cold present in a system

• Humidity levels in the air

Which sensor type detects the presence of light?

• Acoustic sensor

• Light sensor

• Pressure sensor

• Chemical sensor

Which of the following categories do sensors NOT fall under?

• Active or passive

• Contact or no-contact

• Biological or mechanical

• Invasive or non-invasive

Which type of sensor measures the speed of motion?

• Acoustic sensor

• Velocity sensor

• Position sensor

• Force sensor

What type of sensor would you use to detect water vapor in the air?

• Humidity sensor

• Acoustic sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Radiation sensor

A Geiger-Müller counter is an example of what type of sensor?

• Velocity sensor

• Radiation sensor

• Light sensor

• Pressure sensor