Which of the following best defines cloud computing in an IoT environment?

Options

  • A. Providing computing, storage and processing resources through remote network-based servers
  • B. Processing all IoT data only inside the sensor
  • C. A communication method used only between nearby sensors
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Providing computing, storage and processing resources through remote network-based servers

Detailed Explanation

Cloud computing provides computing resources such as storage, processing power and applications through remote servers accessible over a network. In IoT, cloud platforms can collect, store and analyze data received from large numbers of connected devices.