Which of the following best describes an Internet of Things (IoT) device?

A network switch that routes traffic between different subnets

A virtual machine hosted in a cloud environment

A general-purpose computer designed for a wide range of user tasks

A physical object embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity to exchange data with other systems

A hospital has a mix of IoT medical devices, some of which are legacy and cannot be patched. The network team wants to reduce the risk of these devices being compromised. Which approach is most effective while maintaining device functionality?

Disable the network ports on the legacy devices

Replace all legacy devices immediately

Install third-party antivirus software on the devices

Place the legacy devices on a separate VLAN with strict firewall rules

An enterprise is integrating smart lighting systems into its office network. The lighting controller has a web interface with a default password. What should the IT team do first to secure this device?

Install antivirus software on the controller

Change the default password to a strong, unique one

Disconnect the device from the network

Replace the device with a non-IoT model

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11foundation · easy
Which of the following best describes an Internet of Things (IoT) device?
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12foundation · easy
A smart doorbell that allows a homeowner to see and speak with visitors remotely is best classified into which IoT device category?
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13application · easy
A manufacturing company wants to deploy sensors on its production line to monitor equipment temperature and vibration. The sensors will send data to a central server for analysis. Which IoT device category do these sensors belong to?
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14expert · hard
A hospital has a mix of IoT medical devices, some of which are legacy and cannot be patched. The network team wants to reduce the risk of these devices being compromised. Which approach is most effective while maintaining device functionality?
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15application · easy
An enterprise is integrating smart lighting systems into its office network. The lighting controller has a web interface with a default password. What should the IT team do first to secure this device?
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Questions 11–15

Which of the following best describes an Internet of Things (IoT) device?

A smart doorbell that allows a homeowner to see and speak with visitors remotely is best classified into which IoT device category?

A manufacturing company wants to deploy sensors on its production line to monitor equipment temperature and vibration. The sensors will send data to a central server for analysis. Which IoT device category do these sensors belong to?

A hospital has a mix of IoT medical devices, some of which are legacy and cannot be patched. The network team wants to reduce the risk of these devices being compromised. Which approach is most effective while maintaining device functionality?

An enterprise is integrating smart lighting systems into its office network. The lighting controller has a web interface with a default password. What should the IT team do first to secure this device?

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