Internet of Things: A Review of IFTTT Technology

MT Weatherization Training Center's "IFTTT Technology" Webinar Quiz

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* 1. Address

First and Last Name *

Agency Name *

BPI Number (if applicable)

City/Town *

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Email Address *

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* 2. The Internet of Things refers to what?

a. Connecting people through similar interests

b. Devices that communicate with each other across the internet

c. All the physical connections that enable internet access

d. US laws that govern the use of internet connected devices

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* 3. In regions with time-of-use rates for electric power, what would be a benefit of a smart thermostat when used in conjunction with IFTTT?

a. Power bills could be cut by half or even eliminated

b. Users could set up HVAC equipment to operate when costs were the lowest

c. Heating and cooling consumption could be scheduled during peak-use hours

d. Screen time could be reduced through power shutoffs

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* 4. IFTTT could be used to do what?

a. Make ventilation responsive to pollutants

b. Connect other fans to work with your HVAC equipment

c. Make any plug load controlled by timers or occupancy

d. All of the above

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* 5. IFTTT stands for what?

a. If those than these

b. If tired think thankfully

c. If too much then turn off

d. If this then that

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* 6. IFTTT could be used to control devices in the home so they use electricity when?

a. Cheapest for the utility

b. Cheapest for the customer

c. Lowest emissions per kWh

d. All of the above

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* 7. Smart devices currently can be purchased as what types of equipment?

a. Electric switches

b. Air quality monitors

c. Thermostats

d. All of the above

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* 8. In IFTTT, what is a trigger?

a. A button you push to turn devices on or off

b. Something that creates an error when things are not set up correctly

c. A condition that starts a process to function

d. A physical unit that can be installed to use the device without your phone

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* 9. What is the cost to use IFTTT as a service?

a. $9.99 per month

b. One Time $49 Fee

c. Various “per-device fees”

d. No cost

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* 10. What information is NOT usually available from utility companies?

a. Cost of energy

b. Appliance on/off times

c. Monthly history of usage

d. Total energy used on billing period

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* 11. What is one important feature built into the new generation of smart thermostats?

a. Often includes a mercury-bulb switch

b. Learns from occupant behavior

c. Can be wired to directly control line-voltage electric heaters

d. Includes an old-fashioned copper-wire anticipator

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