Quiz on the Internet of Things

Who coined the term 'Internet of Things'?

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Vint Cerf

• Kevin Ashton

• Marc Andreesen

What technology is considered a necessary precursor to the Internet of Things?

• Wi-Fi

• NFC

• Bluetooth

• QR Codes

What is the estimated number of Internet connected devices in use in April 2014?

• 15 billion

• 12.1 billion

• 8 billion

• 5 billion

Which type of connected objects do not typically generate or communicate digital data unless augmented or manipulated?

• Integrated

• Hybrid

• Physical-first

• Digital-first

What is the estimated net profits generated annually by businesses as a result of connected devices?

• $1.2 trillion

• $800 billion

• $500 billion

• $613 billion

What are the three primary components of big data according to Doug Laney?

• Quantity, Quickness, Diversity

• Amount, Agility, Variation

• Volume, Velocity, Variety

• Size, Speed, Versatility

What is the potential use of a smartphone with a sense of smell and taste?

• Measuring air pressure

• Improving sound quality

• Enhancing visual displays

• Detecting contaminated food

What is one of the potential benefits of wearable technology mentioned in the text?

• Sensing body functions

• Enhancing memory

• Increasing screen size

• Reducing battery life

What is the estimated amount of data that will exist worldwide by 2020?

• 40 zettabytes

• 20 exabytes

• 5 terabytes

• 10 petabytes

What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text regarding the Internet of Things?

• Reducing data volume

• Increasing the number of devices

• Identifying the right data and using it effectively

• Limiting data sources