BSE UNIT 10 LESSON 1 Internet of Things (IoT) Quiz

What does the internet of things (IoT) describe?

• The concept of connecting everything to everything else using the internet.

• The process of connecting people through social media.

• The network of physical books connected to the internet.

• The use of the internet for email communication only.

By what year is it suggested that there will be 75 billion internet-connected devices?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2020

What are IoT devices likened to because of their role in processing information?

• The 'hands and feet' of the IoT.

• The 'eyes and ears' of the IoT.

• The 'brain and heart' of the IoT.

• The 'mouth and nose' of the IoT.

According to John Moor, what has been a challenge in the field of IoT security?

• Speed of IoT device production.

• Understanding the complex nature of IoT security and determining the minimum requirements.

• The cost of IoT devices.

• The physical design of IoT devices.

What must all consumer internet-connected device passwords be according to the new law plans?

• The same as the device model name

• Unique and not resettable to any universal factory setting

• Simple and easy to remember

• Based on the user's personal information

What are manufacturers of consumer IoT devices required to explicitly state?

• The warranty period of the device

• The color options available for the device

• The minimum length of time the device will receive security updates at the point of sale

• The energy efficiency rating of the device

What must manufacturers of consumer IoT devices provide?

• A detailed user manual

• A public point of contact

• Free accessories for the device

• A subscription to a digital service

What should be done if telemetry data is collected from IoT devices and services?

• Ignore the data as it is not useful.

• Only store the data for future reference.

• Monitor the data for security anomalies.

• Sell the data to third-party services.

How should credentials and security-sensitive data be stored in IoT devices and services?

• In a public cloud storage.

• Hard-coded in device software.

• Securely within services and on devices.

• As plain text in a database.

What is required to ensure software integrity on IoT devices?

• Regular software updates.

• Verifying software using secure boot mechanisms.

• Installing antivirus software.

• Frequent device restarts.