CAF-3 · Chapter 4 · Question 13 of 15
To reduce latency and save bandwidth, a smart traffic light system processes data directly at the intersection (close to the sensor) rather than sending all raw video footage back to a centralized cloud server. This technology is known as:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Edge Computing
Explanation
Edge computing involves processing data closer to the source (like IoT devices or sensors) rather than in centralized cloud servers, allowing for real-time analysis and reduced latency
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