Cloud Computing and IoT Concepts

What does cloud computing mean?

• A collection of services available over the Internet.

• A type of local storage.

• A method of data collection.

• A programming language.

What are the four cloud deployment models?

• Public cloud, Private cloud, Community cloud, Hybrid cloud

• Local cloud, Global cloud, Private cloud, Hybrid cloud

• Public cloud, Private cloud, Open cloud, Hybrid cloud

• Community cloud, Private cloud, Open cloud, Global cloud

What does SaaS stand for?

• Software as a Service

• System as a Service

• Storage as a Service

• Server as a Service

What is the purpose of Nimbits server?

• To provide edge computing locally on embedded systems.

• To store data in a public cloud.

• To connect devices to the Internet.

• To manage user applications.

What is a sensor?

What is the main feature of H2 database engine?

• Very fast, open source, JDBC API

• Supports only SQL queries

• Requires large storage space

• Is only available in server mode

What is a sensor in an electronic circuit?

• An electronic device that senses a physical environment

• A component that generates power

• A type of microcontroller

• A software application

What do analog sensors generate as per the physical environmental parameters?

• Digital outputs

• Analog outputs

• Binary outputs

• None of the above

What is participatory sensing (PS)?

• Sensing by individuals and groups contributing sensory information

• A method of data encryption

• A type of sensor technology

• None of the above

What is an actuator?

• A device that takes actions as per the input command

• A type of sensor

• A communication protocol

• A data processing unit