Understanding Internet of Things

What enables devices to communicate with each other and make decisions on their own without any human interventions?

• Internet of Things

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Cloud Computing

What are sensors used for?

• To detect and measure physical properties

• To control mechanisms

• To communicate with other devices

• To store data

What do actuators do?

• Receive signals and convert them into physical actions

• Detect physical properties

• Transfer data over a network

• Measure distances

What type of sensor uses sound waves to measure distances?

• Ultrasonic sensor

• PIR sensor

• LDR

• Accelerometer

What does the accelerometer measure?

• Acceleration based on vibration

• Temperature

• Light intensity

• Infrared radiation

What is the function of a light-dependent resistor (LDR)?

• detects the light intensity

• Detects motion

• Measures temperature

• Controls motors

What are linear actuators used for?

• Enable motion of objects in a straight line

• Control temperature

• Detect light

• Measure distance

What is one application of IoT in healthcare?

• Monitor patients remotely

• Control lighting

• Track shipments

• Optimize store layouts

What can IoT do in agriculture?

• Monitor soil conditions

• Control motors

• Detect motion

• Measure temperature

What is a controlled plant watering system using Microbit an example of?