Internet of Things (IoT) MCQs

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1. What does IoT stand for?
(A) Internet of Telephones
(B) Internet of Theories
(C) Internet of Things
(D) Internet of Tricks

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of IoT?
(A) Interconnectivity
(B) Security
(C) Independence
(D) Standardization

3. Which technology is commonly used for short-range communication in IoT devices?
(A) LTE
(B) Bluetooth
(C) WiMAX
(D) Zigbee

4. Which layer of the IoT architecture handles device-to-device communication?
(A) Perception Layer
(B) Network Layer
(C) Application Layer
(D) Access Layer

5. Which protocol is widely used for communication between IoT devices and cloud platforms?
(A) FTP
(B) HTTP
(C) SMTP
(D) MQTT

6. Which IoT application is used for remotely controlling home appliances?
(A) Smart Home
(B) IoT in Healthcare
(C) IoT in Agriculture
(D) Industrial IoT (IIoT)

7. What does RFID stand for in the context of IoT?
(A) Real-time Frequency Interface Device
(B) Remote File Interchange Data
(C) Radio-Frequency Identification
(D) Rapid Food Identification

8. Which of the following is NOT a major challenge in IoT deployment?
(A) Security
(B) Low energy consumption
(C) High initial cost
(D) Standardization

9. Which technology enables IoT devices to operate without human intervention?
(A) MR (Mixed Reality)
(B) AR (Augmented Reality)
(C) VR (Virtual Reality)
(D) AI (Artificial Intelligence)

10. What is the main benefit of edge computing in IoT systems?
(A) Centralized control
(B) Higher network bandwidth
(C) Lower initial cost
(D) Reduced latency

11. Which wireless technology is typically used for long-range communication in IoT applications?
(A) NFC (Near Field Communication)
(B) Zigbee
(C) Bluetooth
(D) LoRa (Long Range)

12. Which of the following is a potential security threat to IoT devices?
(A) DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks
(B) SQL injection
(C) Buffer overflow
(D) All of the above

13. Which IoT component processes data from sensors and actuators?
(A) Edge device
(B) Gateway
(C) Cloud server
(D) Actuator controller

14. Which of the following is an example of wearable IoT technology?
(A) Smart thermostat
(B) Home security camera
(C) Smart fridge
(D) Fitness tracker

15. Which IoT application focuses on optimizing agricultural processes?
(A) Smart grid
(B) Smart transportation
(C) Smart city
(D) Smart farming

16. What is the primary function of a sensor in an IoT device?
(A) Process data
(B) Store data
(C) Collect data
(D) Transmit data

17. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of IoT in healthcare?
(A) Higher healthcare costs
(B) Improved patient outcomes
(C) Remote patient monitoring
(D) Enhanced operational efficiency

18. Which wireless technology is typically used for indoor, short-range communication between IoT devices?
(A) WiMAX
(B) LTE
(C) Zigbee
(D) LoRa

19. What does BLE stand for in IoT technology?
(A) Broadband Low Energy
(B) Bluetooth Long Evolution
(C) Bluetooth Low Energy
(D) Basic Link Efficiency

20. Which of the following is an example of an IoT-enabled smart city application?
(A) Smart headphones
(B) Smart watches
(C) Smart refrigerators
(D) Smart meters

21. Which IoT component connects edge devices to the cloud?
(A) Sensor
(B) Gateway
(C) Actuator
(D) Protocol

22. What is the main advantage of LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) technologies in IoT?
(A) High data transfer rate
(B) Short transmission range
(C) Long battery life
(D) Large bandwidth

23. Which of the following is NOT a typical use case of Industrial IoT (IIoT)?
(A) Smart home automation
(B) Smart grid management
(C) Predictive maintenance
(D) Asset tracking

24. Which protocol is commonly used for device-to-device communication in IoT networks?
(A) HTTP
(B) CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol)
(C) FTP
(D) TCP/IP

25. What is the purpose of MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) in IoT?
(A) Real-time video streaming
(B) Machine-to-machine communication
(C) Secure data storage
(D) Social media integration

26. Which IoT security measure ensures that only authorized devices can access a network?
(A) Encryption
(B) Firewall
(C) Authentication
(D) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

27. Which layer of the IoT architecture processes and analyzes data?
(A) Perception Layer
(B) Application Layer
(C) Network Layer
(D) Business Layer

28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of edge computing in IoT?
(A) Reduced latency
(B) Centralized data processing
(C) Improved response time
(D) Lower bandwidth usage

29. Which technology is used for real-time location tracking of assets in IoT?
(A) RFID
(B) GPS (Global Positioning System)
(C) NFC
(D) Bluetooth

30. Which IoT application focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in buildings?
(A) Smart agriculture
(B) Smart transportation
(C) Smart grid
(D) Smart manufacturing

31. Which of the following is a disadvantage of IoT in consumer electronics?
(A) Improved convenience
(B) Enhanced user experience
(C) Higher maintenance costs
(D) Increased connectivity

32. Which technology allows IoT devices to communicate via electrical wiring?
(A) Ethernet
(B) Zigbee
(C) Power Line Communication (PLC)
(D) Bluetooth

33. Which IoT component converts digital signals into physical actions?
(A) Sensor
(B) Actuator
(C) Gateway
(D) Protocol

34. Which of the following is a major privacy concern in IoT deployment?
(A) Data collection and storage
(B) Data integrity
(C) Data availability
(D) Data encryption

35. Which wireless technology is typically used for personal area networks (PANs) in IoT?
(A) Bluetooth
(B) Wi-Fi
(C) LTE
(D) Zigbee

36. Which protocol is commonly used for controlling IoT devices over the web?
(A) FTP
(B) SMTP
(C) HTTP
(D) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

37. What is the purpose of a gateway in IoT architecture?
(A) Data processing and analysis
(B) Device-to-cloud communication
(C) Secure data storage
(D) Real-time data visualization

38. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of IoT in agriculture?
(A) Improved crop yield
(B) Reduced water consumption
(C) Enhanced livestock management
(D) Increased labor costs

39. Which IoT application focuses on optimizing traffic flow and reducing congestion?
(A) Smart healthcare
(B) Smart manufacturing
(C) Smart retail
(D) Smart transportation

40. What does CoAP stand for in IoT communication?
(A) Communication over Application Protocol
(B) Converged Application Protocol
(C) Constrained Application Protocol
(D) Cooperative Application Protocol

41. Which technology is used for low-power, short-range wireless communication between IoT devices?
(A) Wi-Fi
(B) Zigbee
(C) LTE
(D) 5G

42. Which IoT component manages the flow of data between edge devices and the cloud?
(A) Sensor
(B) Actuator
(C) Gateway
(D) Protocol

43. Which protocol is commonly used for real-time data streaming in IoT applications?
(A) HTTP
(B) MQTT
(C) FTP
(D) SNMP

44. What is the main advantage of fog computing in IoT systems?
(A) Centralized data processing
(B) Higher bandwidth usage
(C) Reduced latency
(D) Lower device compatibility

45. Which IoT application focuses on enhancing safety and security in urban areas?
(A) Smart agriculture
(B) Smart grid
(C) Smart city
(D) Smart manufacturing

46. Which technology is used for secure communication between IoT devices and cloud platforms?
(A) HTTPS (HTTP Secure)
(B) HTTP
(C) SMTP
(D) TCP/IP

47. What is the main purpose of OTA (Over-the-Air) updates in IoT devices?
(A) Secure data storage
(B) Remote software updates
(C) Real-time data visualization
(D) Device-to-device communication

48. Which IoT security measure protects data from unauthorized access?
(A) Data encryption
(B) Authentication
(C) Firewall
(D) Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

49. Which wireless technology is typically used for medium-range communication in IoT applications?
(A) LTE
(B) Bluetooth
(C) Zigbee
(D) Wi-Fi

50. Which of the following is an example of an IoT-enabled smart home device?
(A) Smart meter
(B) Smart thermostat
(C) Fitness tracker
(D) Industrial robot

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