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Intro to Computingfundamentals~20 mins

IoT (Internet of Things) concept in Intro to Computing - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

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🧠 Conceptual
intermediate
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What is the main purpose of IoT devices?

Imagine you have a smart home where lights, thermostat, and security cameras communicate with each other and can be controlled remotely. What is the main purpose of these IoT devices?

ATo store large amounts of data locally without internet access
BTo replace all human jobs with robots
CTo make devices work only when connected to a computer via cable
DTo connect everyday objects to the internet so they can send and receive data
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💡 Hint

Think about how your smart devices communicate and what makes them 'smart'.

trace
intermediate
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Trace the data flow in a smart thermostat system

Consider a smart thermostat that senses room temperature and sends data to a cloud server, which then sends back commands to adjust heating. Which sequence correctly shows the flow of data?

AUser App → Thermostat → Sensor → Cloud Server
BSensor → Cloud Server → Thermostat → User App
CSensor → Thermostat → Cloud Server → User App
DCloud Server → Sensor → Thermostat → User App
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💡 Hint

Start from the device that measures temperature and follow where data goes next.

identification
advanced
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Identify the IoT device from a list of examples

Which of the following is an example of an IoT device?

AA smart fridge that tracks food inventory and connects to the internet
BA desktop computer used for gaming
CA traditional wristwatch that only shows time
DA printed paper calendar
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Look for a device that connects to the internet and can send or receive data automatically.

Comparison
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Compare IoT and traditional computing devices

Which statement best explains how IoT devices differ from traditional computers?

AIoT devices do not use any software, unlike traditional computers.
BIoT devices always have bigger screens and keyboards than traditional computers.
CIoT devices are usually small, embedded in objects, and focus on specific tasks, while traditional computers are general-purpose and larger.
DTraditional computers cannot connect to the internet, but IoT devices can.
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Think about size, purpose, and how devices are used.

🚀 Application
expert
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Determine the number of devices in an IoT network

A smart building has 5 smart lights, 3 smart thermostats, 2 security cameras, and 4 motion sensors all connected to the internet. How many IoT devices are in this network?

A14
B12
C10
D9
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💡 Hint

Add all the devices together to find the total number.