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Wearable Technology Applications

S&TWearable Devices and Internet of ThingsStatement-basedEasyStatic

Question

In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?

1Location identification of a person
2Sleep monitoring of a person
3Assisting the hearing impaired person

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1.

    Location identification of a person

  2. 2.

    Sleep monitoring of a person

  3. 3.

    Assisting the hearing impaired person

Options

a

1 only

b

2 and 3 only

c

3 only

d

1, 2 and 3

Answer

Explanation

All three statements correctly describe functions of wearable technology. Statement 1 is correct: GPS-enabled smartwatches and fitness trackers provide location identification through built-in GPS or smartphone connectivity. Statement 2 is correct: Wearable fitness trackers and smartwatches monitor sleep patterns using accelerometers and heart rate sensors to detect sleep stages and duration. Statement 3 is correct: Hearing aids are wearable devices that assist hearing impaired persons by amplifying sound. Additionally, cochlear implants represent more advanced wearable technology for severe hearing loss. Modern wearables have expanded far beyond fitness tracking to encompass health monitoring, communication assistance, and accessibility features. > Wearables span location tracking (GPS), health monitoring (sleep, heart rate), and accessibility (hearing aids). Answer: d.

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q95

Subject

Science & Technology

Sub-topic

Wearable Devices and Internet of Things

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Static

Source hint

Science and Technology 2018-2019

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