ibps-so 2025 · Question 184 of 271

What does the term “Internet of Things (IoT)” primarily refer to?

1. AA globally distributed ecosystem of AI-enabled embedded systems that autonomously interact with big data engines in real-time through federated learning models.
2. BA dynamic framework where cyber-physical systems utilize blockchain protocols and AI agents to perform autonomous decision-making in fog computing layers.
3. CAn interconnected network of physical objects integrated with sensors, actuators, and communication protocols, designed to collect, exchange, and act on real-world data over the internet.Correct
4. DA virtualized cloud infrastructure that supports containerized microservices interacting with machine learning algorithms for large-scale IoT deployment over 5G.
5. EA secure hardware-software ecosystem focused on real-time threat detection and intrusion prevention in smart connected devices using biometric sensors and cryptographic algorithms.