Which of the following best describes a sensor in an IoT system?

Options

  • A. A device that detects physical conditions and converts them into measurable data
  • B. A device that only displays data to the user
  • C. A device that provides electrical power to all IoT devices
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. A device that detects physical conditions and converts them into measurable data

Detailed Explanation

A sensor is an IoT device that detects physical parameters such as temperature, light, pressure, humidity or motion and converts them into signals or data that can be processed by the system.