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5.4 Terms and concepts practice

This activity will help you to test some of the terms and concepts you've been introduced to.

Using the following two lists, match each numbered item with the correct letter.

  1. model

  2. physical topology

  3. logical topology

  4. predictive analytics

  5. prototype

  6. M2M interaction

  7. M2P interaction

  8. flowchart

  • a.a sensor sends data to a controller which sends an alert to a gateway which pages an employee

  • b.uses data mining and modelling techniques to determine what will happen in the future

  • c.a kind of map of the layout and location of all of the devices that comprise a network

  • d.a fully functional working version of a product that is under design

  • e.a representation of a system

  • f.a sensor sends data to a controller which activates an actuator

  • g.uses symbols to represent workflows and decisions

  • h.a diagram illustrating the flow of data through a network

The correct answers are:
  • 1 = e
  • 2 = c
  • 3 = h
  • 4 = b
  • 5 = d
  • 6 = f
  • 7 = a
  • 8 = g

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