AI and the Internet of Things quiz

Question 1

What does 'IoT' (Internet of Things) mean?

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A network of everyday objects connected to the internet

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A type of computer game

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Internet of Tablets only

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A programming language for robots

Question 2

How do AI and IoT work together?

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IoT collects data and AI analyzes it to make smart decisions

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AI replaces all IoT sensors

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They cannot be used together

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IoT analyzes data and AI only stores it

Question 3

What is a sensor in an IoT device?

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A device that detects physical changes and turns them into data

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A type of internet cable

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A program that deletes data

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A screen that shows videos

Question 4

Give an example of a smart home device that uses AI.

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A voice-controlled smart speaker

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A regular paper notebook

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A manual light switch

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A wind-up alarm clock

Question 5

Why do many IoT devices send their data to 'the cloud'?

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Because small devices have limited power and storage for heavy computing

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Because the cloud makes weather

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Because devices cannot store any data at all

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Because the cloud is free electricity

Question 6

What is 'edge computing' in IoT, and why is it useful?

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Processing data on or near the device for faster, more private results

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Putting devices at the edge of a building

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Only using the cloud for everything

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Turning off all internet connections

Question 7

A fitness tracker counts your steps and estimates calories burned. How is this an example of AI plus IoT?

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Sensors collect movement data and AI interprets it as steps and calories

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The tracker guesses randomly

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It only tells the time

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A human counts steps inside the device

Question 8

What does it mean to say IoT devices learn 'from examples'?

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AI is trained on many data examples so it can recognize patterns later

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Devices copy each other's names

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Devices read instruction manuals out loud

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Examples are stickers placed on the device

Question 9

What is a smart thermostat and how does it use machine learning?

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A connected device that learns your routine to control temperature automatically

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A thermometer with no internet

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A device that only measures humidity

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A fan that spins randomly

Question 10

Name one important privacy concern with smart home IoT devices.

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Devices may record private audio or video that could be misused

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Devices make the house colder

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Devices use too little electricity

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Devices cannot connect to wifi

Question 11

What is an 'actuator' in an IoT system?

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A part that performs a physical action like opening a door

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A part that only senses temperature

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A type of password

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A wireless router

Question 12

How can AI and IoT help save energy in a building?

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Sensors detect usage and AI switches off systems that are not needed

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By keeping all lights on all the time

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By disconnecting the building from power

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By making rooms warmer always

Question 13

What is a 'smart city' and how do AI and IoT contribute to it?

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A city using connected sensors and AI to improve services like traffic

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A city with no electricity

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A city only for robots

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A video game about cities

Question 14

In agriculture, how can IoT sensors and AI help farmers?

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Sensors measure soil and AI advises on watering and harvesting

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AI grows plants without sunlight

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Sensors paint the crops

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Farmers no longer needed at all

Question 15

What is the main difference between a regular device and a 'smart' (IoT) device?

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A smart device connects to the internet and shares data; a regular one does not

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Smart devices are always bigger

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Regular devices use the internet more

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There is no difference

Question 16

Why is a strong internet connection important for many IoT systems?

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Devices send and receive data, so weak connections cause delays or failures

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Internet makes devices physically lighter

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IoT devices never need the internet

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Strong internet changes the device color

Question 17

What is predictive maintenance in industrial IoT?

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Using sensor data and AI to predict failures before machines break

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Repairing machines only after they fully break

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Painting machines to prevent rust

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Turning machines off forever

Question 18

A simple Python rule turns on a fan if temperature is above 30. Write a small example.

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if temperature > 30: fan_on = True

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print('temperature')

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temperature = fan

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while True: pass

Question 19

What is a wearable device, and give an AI-powered example.

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A device worn on the body, like a smartwatch detecting heart problems

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A desktop computer

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A printed photo

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A wall clock with no sensors

Question 20

How do self-driving cars combine AI and IoT sensors?

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Sensors sense the road and AI decides how to steer and brake in real time

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The car is driven remotely by one person with a joystick

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Cars use only paper maps

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AI has no role in driving

Question 21

What does 'real-time data' mean for an IoT system?

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Data processed and acted on almost instantly with little delay

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Data from the past year only

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Data printed on paper

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Data that is never used

Question 22

Why should IoT devices have software updates?

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Updates fix bugs and patch security holes that hackers could exploit

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Updates make devices heavier

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Updates delete all your data on purpose

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Updates are only for video games

Question 23

What is one ethical concern when AI in IoT devices makes automatic decisions?

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Wrong or biased automatic decisions can be hard to explain or blame on someone

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Devices become too friendly

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AI always makes perfect choices

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Ethics do not matter for machines

Question 24

How can AI help an IoT security camera be more useful than a plain camera?

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AI can recognize people versus pets and send only meaningful alerts

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AI makes the video black and white

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AI deletes all the footage

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There is no difference

Question 25

What is 'training data' and why does its quality matter for IoT AI?

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Examples used to teach AI; poor or biased data leads to mistakes

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Data that only the user can see

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A type of train schedule

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Random numbers with no use

Question 26

Why might an IoT device process data locally instead of always using the cloud?

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It is faster, more private, and works even without internet

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The cloud is illegal

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Local processing uses no electricity

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Devices cannot connect to the cloud ever

Question 27

What is an example of IoT being used in healthcare beyond wearables?

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Connected hospital monitors that alert staff when patients need help

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Wearable watches only

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Paper charts with no technology

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Television in waiting rooms

Question 28

What does it mean for IoT devices to 'communicate' with each other?

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Devices share data and coordinate actions over a network automatically

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Devices speak human languages out loud

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Devices send physical letters

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Devices can only talk to humans

Question 29

Loop through three temperature readings and print a warning if any is above 35. What Python tool fits best?

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A for-loop with an if-statement

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Only the print() function

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A single variable with no loop

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A drawing tool

Question 30

What is a potential downside of relying too much on AI-driven IoT devices?

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Failures, hacks, or outages can cause problems and people may lose skills

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Devices make everyone smarter automatically

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There are no downsides at all

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Devices stop using electricity

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