Question

Which one of the following terms is not typically used to describe the connection of physi-cal devices to a network?

A. IoT
B. IDS
C. ICS
D. SCADA

Answer 1

B. IDS

Step-by-step explanation:

Definitions:

1. The Internet of Things, the most common example of this connection, describes the network of physical objects (“things”) that are embedded with sensors, software, etc for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet.

2. An Intrusion Detection System, is a monitoring system that detects suspicious activities and generates alerts when they are detected.

3. Industrial control system, is a general term used to describe the integration of hardware and software with network connectivity in order to support critical infrastructure

4. Supervisory control and data acquisition, is a category of software applications for controlling industrial processes, which is the gathering of data in order to control equipment and conditions.