When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank. After you take some groceries from your refrigerator for making breakfast, it recognizes the shortage of stock in it and places an order for the supply of fresh grocery items. When you step out of your house and lock the door, all lights, fans, geysers and AC machines get switched off automatically. On your way to the office, your car warns you about traffic congestion ahead and suggests an alternative route, and if you are late for a meeting, it sends a message to your office accordingly. In the context of emerging communication technologies, which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario?
- A.Border Gateway Protocol
- B.Internet of Things
- C.Internet Protocol
- D.Virtual Private Network
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. Internet of Things
The scenario describes a network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. This interconnectedness of everyday objects, allowing them to communicate with each other and perform actions based on received data, is the defining characteristic of the Internet of Things.
Source: UPSC gs1 2018