WorksheetsStaying safe online 2: the Internet of Things
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
The Internet of Things is the term used to describe...
the World Wide Web
everyday devices that are connected to a network
malware eg viruses, worms, spyware etc
ways of protecting computer systems
What are IoT devices also known as?
internet devices
smart things
digismart devices
smart devices
Which of the following are IoT devices?
smart plug
smart watch
smart water
smart television
Why do people use smart devices?
because they want to buy devices that they don't know how to use
to make them look clever
to try to save time and have a better quality of life
so they don't have to do anything at all
How is a smart device accessed by the user?
via a touchscreen or app on a mobile device
by sending instructions via email
only by physical contact with the device
by sending instructions via landline telephone
Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a smart device if you were going to be very late home?
setting the smart oven to heat up immediately
setting the smart central heating to come on an hour before you arrive home
lowering the temperature on the smart refrigerator
turning the volume up on the smart speaker
Which of the following are examples of data collected by smart devices?
what you dream about while sleeping
likes and dislikes
diet
details of your conversation with friends
Why is software often updated after release?
to make more money
because the original version wasn't fit for purpose
to address security issues when vulnerabilities are discovered
to make it easier for criminals to hack your device
Why are some devices at risk of successful attack by hackers?
because all software is updated automatically by the manufacturers
because not all software is updated automatically by the manufacturers
because hackers own the software companies
because hackers are desperate to make sure they can turn the lights and central heating on for you before you arrive home
