ITPEC FE Morning October 2020 Question 74

Internet of Things (IoT) — identify the concept of physical objects connected to the internet.

IoT refers to the network of physical objects — devices, vehicles, buildings, appliances — embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that allows them to collect and exchange data over the internet. A key feature is the ability of these objects to identify themselves to other devices automatically.

Why not others:
- (a) Computer networks — a general term for interconnected computers sharing resources; does not imply smart physical objects
- (b) Deep learning — a subset of machine learning using multi-layered neural networks; unrelated to connected physical objects
- (d) Network topology — describes the layout or structure of network connections (star, bus, mesh, etc.); not about smart devices

Key rule: IoT = everyday physical objects + internet connectivity + self-identification to other devices.

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