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 recognises 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 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
Correct Answer
C
Internet Protocol
D
Virtual Private Network
Explanation
The correct option is (b) because the scenario describes a network of physical objects—such as geysers, mirrors, and cars—embedded with sensors and software to connect and exchange data autonomously, which is the definition of the Internet of Things (IoT). While Internet Protocol (c) is a fundamental communication standard used by these devices, it refers only to the technical rules for routing data rather than the integrated ecosystem of smart, automated interactions depicted. The core concept being tested is the practical application of ubiquitous connectivity and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication in daily life.
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