IoT and Edge Computing Quiz

What does IoT stand for?

• Internet of Technologies

• Internet of Things

• Internet of Transactions

• Internet of Transfers

What is Edge Computing?

• Processing data at a central server

• Processing data closer to the source

• Storing data in the cloud

• Using multiple servers to process data

Which industry is NOT typically associated with IoT and Edge Computing?

• Healthcare

• Automotive

• Agriculture

• Retail

What is one key challenge in securing IoT devices?

• High computational resources

• Uniform security standards

• Diverse device ecosystem

• Advanced encryption capabilities

Why is it difficult to implement advanced security measures on IoT devices?

• Limited computational resources

• High power availability

• Standardized security protocols

• Uniform software environments

What is a common security threat for IoT devices?

• Data encryption

• Centralized processing

• Malware and Ransomware

• Data decentralization

What is the purpose of encryption in IoT security?

• To increase processing speed

• To protect data in transit and at rest

• To limit device functionality

• To reduce power consumption

What is a typical method to ensure only authorized users can access an IoT system?

• Data anonymization

• Authentication protocols

• Regular software updates

• User-controlled data sharing

Why are regular software updates important for IoT security?

• To add new features

• To patch vulnerabilities

• To increase device speed

• To decrease power consumption

What is a major privacy concern in IoT?

• Limited data storage

• High power consumption

• Data collection and storage

• Centralized data processing