CompTIA CySA+ Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the Internet of Things?

1. SCADA

2. ICS

3. Smart television

4. Laptop

The correct answer is: Laptop

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of devices that are connected to the internet and can collect and exchange data. These devices are often embedded with sensors and are capable of communicating with other devices to automate processes and improve operational efficiency. Smart televisions, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and ICS (Industrial Control Systems) fit well within the IoT framework, as they are designed to interact with other systems and devices, collect data, and enhance the user experience or operational processes. A smart television connects to the internet to provide streaming services and may interact with other smart devices in a home. SCADA and ICS play crucial roles in industrial settings, incorporating sensors and connecting various control systems, which aligns with the IoT principles of connectivity and data exchange. Laptops, while they can connect to the Internet and can be used for IoT applications, are primarily general-purpose computing devices rather than specifically designed to interact within an IoT framework. They do not inherently contain dedicated functionalities to operate as IoT devices, which typically serve more specialized roles and operate with the primary purpose of collecting and transmitting data autonomously. Thus, identifying a laptop as not being part of the IoT highlights the distinction between general computing devices and