Lesson 6.1

6.1 Use of IoE Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 1

20 questions

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Lesson 6.1, Use of IoE: 20 multiple choice questions for the OCR IT (J836), Unit 1: IT in the digital world, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What four elements are connected in the Internet of Everything (IoE)?

    • People, processes, data, things
    • Servers, clients, cables, routers
    • Input, process, storage, output
    • Hardware, software, users, networks

  2. How many pillars does the Internet of Everything have?

    • Three
    • Four
    • Two
    • Five

  3. Which of these is one of the four pillars of the IoE?

    • Spreadsheets
    • Cookies
    • Passwords
    • Data

  4. What term describes communication directly between two smart devices without human input?

    • User-to-network
    • Device-to-device
    • Human-to-device
    • Manual-to-system

  5. Which interaction type is used when a person speaks to a smart speaker?

    • Device-to-human
    • Human-to-device
    • Human-to-human
    • Device-to-device

  6. What is the main purpose of tailoring a digital device?

    • Meeting user preferences
    • Increasing screen resolution
    • Speeding up the CPU
    • Reducing file sizes

  7. Which key benefit is provided by automation within the Internet of Everything?

    • Time saving
    • Increased hardware cost
    • Higher battery drain
    • Manual oversight

  8. Which is a major disadvantage of increased IoE connectivity?

    • Slower network connections
    • More attack vectors
    • Reduced data storage
    • Lower processing speeds

  9. What underlying infrastructure enables connected IoE devices to exchange data globally?

    • Local cache
    • Standalone RAM
    • Peripheral bus
    • The Internet

  10. A user asks a smart speaker to stream a cloud track. Which interaction sequence occurs?

    • Device-to-device then human-to-device
    • Device-to-human only
    • Human-to-human only
    • Human-to-device then device-to-device

  11. Which security vulnerability is commonly associated with IoE devices?

    • Excessive cable length
    • Outdated screen technology
    • Weak default passwords
    • High electricity bills

  12. Why is device tailoring important in modern digital systems?

    • Matches individual requirements
    • Prevents hardware overheating
    • Standardises all user interfaces
    • Removes operating system bugs

  13. What should students monitor regarding rapidly changing digital environments like the IoE?

    • Emerging technologies
    • Historical hardware manuals
    • Obsolete mainframe computers
    • Discontinued software versions

  14. Sensors on factory machines reporting faults to a central computer demonstrate what?

    • Manual stock control
    • Stand-alone processing
    • Connected things sharing data
    • Human-to-human interaction

  15. How do most modern IoE devices typically communicate with each other?

    • Dedicated coaxial cables
    • Wireless networks
    • Serial parallel ports
    • Analog telephone lines

  16. What term defines devices and people responding to each other digitally?

    • Batch processing
    • Offline storage
    • Static publishing
    • Digital interactivity

  17. What is a key security risk when a smart watch shares health data with a phone?

    • Increased strap wear
    • Battery drain on sensors
    • Screen pixel degradation
    • Interception of sensitive data

  18. What main risks do connected systems introduce for an organisation adopting IoE?

    • Guaranteed data privacy
    • Reduced system speed
    • Fixed overhead costs
    • Costs and security

  19. Which pair of IoE pillars does a sensor reporting readings into a database involve?

    • People and processes
    • Things and processes
    • Processes and people
    • Things and data

  20. A smart meter sends usage readings to an energy supplier's system automatically. Which example does this show?

    • Human-to-human interaction
    • No interaction at all
    • Human-to-device interaction
    • Device-to-device interaction

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