Which of the following best defines edge computing in IoT?

Options

  • A. Processing data close to the source where it is generated
  • B. Sending all data to a distant cloud server before any processing
  • C. Storing data only on removable storage devices
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Processing data close to the source where it is generated

Detailed Explanation

Edge computing processes IoT data near the devices or data sources that generate it. This reduces communication delay, bandwidth usage and dependence on a centralized cloud server.