Edge Computing MCQs with Answers

Introduction :

Explore the innovative realm of Edge Computing with our extensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and detailed answers! As the demand for real-time data processing and reduced latency grows, particularly with the rapid expansion of IoT and 5G in India, Edge Computing is becoming a pivotal technology. This resource is meticulously designed for students, developers, and IT professionals eager to solidify their understanding of core Edge concepts, including its architecture, key components like edge devices and gateways, benefits such as improved efficiency and reduced bandwidth, and its crucial role in various applications. Whether you're preparing for a tech interview, studying for a certification, or simply looking to enhance your cutting-edge knowledge, our MCQs offer an excellent way to test and deepen your expertise.


1 .
What is edge computing?
A)
A new name for computing
B)
Computing in cloud server
C)
A type of computing that leaves network teams on edge
D)
An architecture that processes data as close to its source as possible

Correct Answer :   An architecture that processes data as close to its source as possible

2 .
Edge computing and the network edge are the same thing
A)
True
B)
False
C)
Both (A) and (B)
D)
None of the Above

Correct Answer :   False

3 .
When was edge computing invented?
A)
1990
B)
1993
C)
1995
D)
1999

Correct Answer :   1990

Explanation : Edge computing can be traced back to the 1990s, when Akamai launched its content delivery network (CDN), which introduced nodes at locations geographically closer to the end user.

4 .
What's the difference between edge computing and fog computing?
A)
Experts use them interchangeably
B)
The architectures place intelligence and compute power in separate places
C)
Fog computing encompasses a large web of connected devices and data locations, and edge computing processes data and compute solely at the edge
D)
All of the Above

Correct Answer :   All of the Above

5 .
What is edge computing's role in cloud computing?
A)
They are unrelated
B)
They are the same
C)
Edge computing could act as an alternative to cloud computing
D)
Edge computing is the cloud's silver lining -- or the edge of the cloud

Correct Answer :   Edge computing could act as an alternative to cloud computing

6 .
One application of IoT edge computing is using sensors, real-time data analytics and data operations to run a self-driving car.
A)
True
B)
False
C)
--
D)
--

Correct Answer :   True

7 .
IoT edge computing is processing raw data at the boundaries of the network, as far away from the points of data creation as possible.
A)
True
B)
False
C)
--
D)
--

Correct Answer :   False

8 .
Which issue IoT edge computing couldn't solve?
A)
Latency issues
B)
Bandwidth issues
C)
Data Compliance issues
D)
Complex connectivity issues

Correct Answer :   Complex connectivity issues

9 .
What technological advancement contributed to edge computing's popularity?
A)
IoT
B)
5G
C)
The cloud
D)
802.11ax, or Wi-Fi 6

Correct Answer :   IoT

10 .
What issue is common in many edge computing challenges?
A)
Security
B)
Latency
C)
Network Traffic
D)
Bandwidth

Correct Answer :   Network Traffic

11 .
Edge computing offers quick response times and support large amount of data.
A)
True
B)
False
C)
--
D)
--

Correct Answer :   True

12 .
Why should anyone care about edge computing?
A)
It can alleviate latency issues
B)
It can ease network congestion
C)
It can bolster bandwidth for IoT devices
D)
All of the Above

Correct Answer :   All of the Above

13 .
MQTT stands for
A)
Message Queue Transport Things
B)
Message Queue Telemetry Transport
C)
Message Queue Telemetry Things
D)
Message Queue Transport Telemetry

Correct Answer :   Message Queue Telemetry Transport

14 .
MQTT is
A)
Based on push pull architecture
B)
Based on client-server architecture
C)
Based on publish-subscribe architecture
D)
None of the Above

Correct Answer :   Based on publish-subscribe architecture

15 .
MQTT was introduced by _____
A)
IBM
B)
CISCO
C)
Google
D)
Amazon

Correct Answer :   IBM

16 .
How will the edge change organizations' relationship with the cloud?
A)
The edge will send more data directly to the cloud
B)
Organizations will use the cloud the same way and just add edge computing
C)
Edge computing doesn't encourage organizations to stop storing sensitive data in the cloud
D)
The edge will reduce the amount of data sent to the cloud, potentially saving organizations money

Correct Answer :   The edge will reduce the amount of data sent to the cloud, potentially saving organizations money

17 .
What connects IoT devices to the cloud in order to aggregate data, translate between protocols and process data before sending it on?
A)
IoT gateways
B)
IoT sensors
C)
IoT standards
D)
IoT processors

Correct Answer :   IoT gateways

18 .
Which of the following is a protocol related to IoT Cloud?
A)
NFC
B)
CoAP
C)
ZigBee
D)
All of the Above

Correct Answer :   CoAP

19 .
AMQP stands for
A)
Advanced Mailing Queuing Protocol
B)
Advanced Monitor Queuing Protocol
C)
Advanced Message Queuing Protocol
D)
Application Message Queuing Protocol

Correct Answer :   Advanced Message Queuing Protocol

20 .
Which protocol is lightweight?
A)
SPI
B)
CoAP
C)
HTTP
D)
MQTT

Correct Answer :   MQTT

21 .
What are the three factors involved in handling IoT data at the edge?
A)
speed, volume, bandwidth
B)
volume, latency, bandwidth
C)
latency, security, bandwidth
D)
speed, quality of service, latency

Correct Answer :   latency, security, bandwidth

22 .
Relay is a kind of
A)
Actuator
B)
Sensor
C)
Protocol
D)
Gateway

Correct Answer :   Actuator

23 .
Which of these statements regarding sensors is TRUE?
A)
Sensors are input devices
B)
Sensors can be analog as well as digital
C)
Sensors respond to some external stimuli
D)
All of the Above

Correct Answer :   All of the Above

24 .
REST stands for _______
A)
Raspberry skill transfer
B)
Representational state transfer
C)
Raspberry state transfer
D)
Representational state transport

Correct Answer :   Representational state transfer

25 .
Which are the devices that sense the physical environments?
A)
CPU
B)
Sensors
C)
Firmware
D)
Control Units

Correct Answer :   Sensors

26 .
Which indicates the computations at device level before the computed data is communicated through internet?
A)
Internetworking
B)
Fog Computing
C)
Edge Computing
D)
Cloud Computing

Correct Answer :   Edge Computing

27 .
If the time-sensitive data are sent to cloud for analysis, the latency will _______
A)
Increase
B)
Decrease
C)
Neither increase nor decrease
D)
It will increase and then decrease

Correct Answer :   Increase

28 .
What is a good approach to reduce latency?
A)
Analyzing data in cloud
B)
Increasing number of nodes
C)
Decreasing number of nodes
D)
Analyzing data close to the data source

Correct Answer :   Analyzing data close to the data source

29 .
Why data volume is a problem in IoT-based cloud computing?
A)
because data are encrypted and hard to analyze
B)
because data coming from IoT devices are always in raw format and difficult to store
C)
because IoT device density is decreasing each day and in turn the volume of generated data are decreasing very fast
D)
because the density of IoT devices is increasing each day and in turn the volume of generated data is growing very fast

Correct Answer :   because the density of IoT devices is increasing each day and in turn the volume of generated data is growing very fast

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