Internet of Things (IoT) describes a system of interconnected devices and sensors that utilize real-time data to automate and optimize processes. This book is designed to solidify your core understanding of IoT fundamentals through practice, preparing you for technical interviews.

This book covers a wide array of essential topics, including sensors and actuators, various connectivity protocols, such as Wi-Fi and LPWAN, and data management like edge, fog, and cloud computing. It also covers major IoT applications, like smart cities, IIoT, and healthcare, including critical areas like security and safety. Each chapter presents a thoughtfully curated set of multiple-choice questions that help readers evaluate their understanding and grasp of key IoT concepts. These questions are intended to reinforce both theoretical foundations and application-level insights.

By engaging with the MCQs and reviewing the detailed answer explanations, readers can solidify their comprehension and track their progress in mastering IoT. You will solidify your understanding of how to link theory to practice, fine-tuning the necessary technical skills and problem-solving abilities needed for future IoT projects.

What you will learn

● Understand sensors, actuators, and LPWAN connectivity protocols.

● Implement edge, fog, cloud data processing, and UI design.

● Apply security, safety, and standardization within the IoT ecosystem.

● Analyze domain-specific IoT and sensor-actuator relationships.

● Detail IoT applications: smart homes, healthcare, precision farming.

● Explore smart cities, retail, and transportation network deployments.

Who this book is for

This book is for professionals, educators, and students who already possess a basic grasp of electronics, embedded systems, or computer networks. Readers should have a fundamental understanding of internet technologies and programming concepts.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to IoT

2. Building Blocks of IoT

3. Domain Specific IoT

4. Sensor and Actuator

5. IoT Applications

6. Interview Questions