M4R5 IoT Security MCQ

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IoT Security MCQ Practice Questions

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1

Who coined the term "Internet of Things"?

A. Bill Gates
B. Steve Jobs
C. Kevin Ashton
D. Alan Turing

Correct Answer: C

Kevin Ashton

Explanation:

Kevin Ashton coined the term in 1999 while working at Procter & Gamble.

2

Which layer is responsible for data collection in IoT?

A. Application Layer
B. Network Layer
C. Perception Layer
D. Transport Layer

Correct Answer: C

Perception Layer

Explanation:

The Perception (or Sensing) layer consists of sensors and actuators that collect data.

3

What is the primary purpose of an IoT Gateway?

A. To store data
B. To bridge the gap between IoT devices and the cloud
C. To act as a sensor
D. To power the devices

Correct Answer: B

To bridge the gap between IoT devices and the cloud

Explanation:

Gateways handle protocol translation and connectivity between local devices and the internet.

4

What is a sensor?

A. A device that performs an action
B. A device that detects changes in the environment and sends data
C. A type of battery
D. A software program

Correct Answer: B

A device that detects changes in the environment and sends data

Explanation:

Sensors convert physical parameters like temperature into electrical signals.

5

Which device is used to convert electrical signals into physical movement?

A. Sensor
B. Actuator
C. Microcontroller
D. Resistor

Correct Answer: B

Actuator

Explanation:

Actuators allow IoT systems to interact with the physical world (e.g. opening a valve).

6

Which protocol is commonly used for low-power IoT communication?

A. HTTP
B. MQTT
C. FTP
D. SMTP

Correct Answer: B

MQTT

Explanation:

MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is a lightweight messaging protocol for IoT.

7

What does LPWAN stand for?

A. Low Power Wide Area Network
B. Long Power Wireless Area Network
C. Local Power Wide Area Network
D. Low Protocol Wireless Area Network

Correct Answer: A

Low Power Wide Area Network

Explanation:

LPWAN is designed for long-range communication with low power consumption.

8

What is the "Thing" in IoT?

A. Only computers
B. Only smartphones
C. Any physical object with a sensor and internet connectivity
D. Only industrial robots

Correct Answer: C

Any physical object with a sensor and internet connectivity

Explanation:

Anything from a toaster to a jet engine can be a "thing" in IoT.

9

What is 'Edge Computing' in IoT?

A. Storing all data in the cloud
B. Processing data near the source of data generation
C. Using only high-end servers
D. A type of internet cable

Correct Answer: B

Processing data near the source of data generation

Explanation:

Edge computing reduces latency by processing data on the device or local gateway.

10

Which wireless technology is best for short-range low-power IoT applications?

A. Satellite
B. Zigbee
C. LTE
D. 5G

Correct Answer: B

Zigbee

Explanation:

Zigbee is a popular short-range mesh network protocol for smart homes.

11

What is IIoT?

A. Internet of Intelligence
B. Industrial Internet of Things
C. Internal Internet of Things
D. International Internet of Things

Correct Answer: B

Industrial Internet of Things

Explanation:

IIoT refers to the application of IoT in industrial sectors like manufacturing.

12

What is the maximum range of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

A. 1 km
B. 100 meters
C. 10 meters
D. 1 meter

Correct Answer: B

100 meters

Explanation:

BLE is designed for short-range communication with minimal energy usage.

13

Which of the following is a common IoT development board?

A. Arduino
B. Photoshop
C. Excel
D. Windows

Correct Answer: A

Arduino

Explanation:

Arduino and Raspberry Pi are standard hardware platforms for IoT prototyping.

14

What does 'M2M' communication mean?

A. Man to Machine
B. Machine to Machine
C. Mobile to Machine
D. Machine to Man

Correct Answer: B

Machine to Machine

Explanation:

M2M refers to direct communication between devices without human intervention.

15

Which sensor is used to measure the tilt or orientation of an object?

A. Thermometer
B. Accelerometer
C. Hygrometer
D. Barometer

Correct Answer: B

Accelerometer

Explanation:

Accelerometers and Gyroscopes detect motion and orientation.

16

What is a 'Smart City'?

A. A city with many libraries
B. A city that uses IoT to manage assets and resources efficiently
C. A city with fast cars
D. A city with no traffic

Correct Answer: B

A city that uses IoT to manage assets and resources efficiently

Explanation:

Smart cities use IoT for traffic management energy use and waste control.

17

Which protocol uses a 'Publish/Subscribe' model?

A. HTTP
B. CoAP
C. MQTT
D. FTP

Correct Answer: C

MQTT

Explanation:

MQTT uses a broker to manage messages between publishers and subscribers.

18

What is the role of the Cloud in IoT?

A. To provide physical sensors
B. To provide scalable storage and massive data processing
C. To act as a physical actuator
D. To replace the internet

Correct Answer: B

To provide scalable storage and massive data processing

Explanation:

The cloud handles the heavy lifting of data analytics and long-term storage.

19

What is 'SoC' in IoT hardware?

A. System on Chip
B. Source of Connection
C. Sensor on Circuit
D. System on Cloud

Correct Answer: A

System on Chip

Explanation:

SoC integrates all components of a computer into a single integrated circuit.

20

Which of these is NOT a core component of IoT?

A. Sensors
B. Actuators
C. Connectivity
D. Human intervention

Correct Answer: D

Human intervention

Explanation:

IoT aims for automated communication with minimal human intervention.

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