Content based on Pearson BTEC First Unit 1 (The Online World) specification topics on cloud computing and the Internet of Things.
1 Compare & Toggle
Switch between each side to compare how things work.
Local storage vs. cloud computing
Local Storage
- Files are saved directly on one device (e.g. a hard drive or USB stick)
- No internet connection needed to open your files
- If the device is lost, damaged or stolen, the data can be lost with it
- Only accessible from that specific device, unless manually copied elsewhere
Traditional device vs. IoT device
Traditional Device (e.g. a basic thermostat)
- Works on its own, with no internet connection
- Controlled manually, directly on the device
- Does not collect or share any data
- Cannot be hacked remotely, since it isn't connected to a network
2 Quiz
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