Which of the following is/are true about smart devices?
i. Smart devices must be embedded devicesii. Perform task autonomouslyiii. It must operate with an operating system iv. Smart devices are also an IoT devices

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Which of the following is/are true about smart devices?
i.    Smart devices must be embedded devicesii.    Perform task autonomouslyiii.    It must operate with an operating system iv.    Smart devices are also an IoT devices

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The question asks which statements about smart devices are true, with four options to choose from. 
Option 1: "i, iii and iv". This pairing asserts that smart devices must be embedded devices (i), must operate with an operating system (iii), and are also IoT devices (iv). In practice, while many smart devices are embedded and run an OS, and many are considered IoT devices, there are cases of smart devices that may not run a traditional OS or may not be classified strictly as IoT depending on context. Therefore, this combination may be too broad to assert as universally true for all smart devices. 
Option 2: "i and ii". Here, the claims are that smart devices must be embedded devices (i) and perform tasks autonomously (ii). Many smart devices are embedded systems and do perform tasks autonomously, but universality can be debated since some smart devices may rely on external control or not be fully autonomous in all scenarios. However, this option captures two core characteristics that are commonly true for typical smart devices: being embedded and capable of autonomous task execution. 
Option 3: "All of the above". This would require that i, ii, iii, and iv are all true. Since there is some nuance about whether every smart device must operate with an operating system (iii) and whether every smart device is an IoT device (iv), this blanket choice is questionable and may be inaccurate if any single one of i, iii, or iv is not universally true. 
Option 4: "i, ii and iii". This combines embedded (i), autonomous task performance (ii), and operating with an OS (iii). As with option 2, the first two are commonly true for many smart devices, and many do run an operating system, though not universally. The inclusion of iii makes this option potentially more plausible than the first and third options, but still hinges on the universal applicability of all three statements. 
In evaluating each option, we weigh how strictly the statements must hold for all smart devices versus typical characteristics seen in the majority of cases. The fact pattern here often allows embedded nature (i) and autonomous operation (ii) to be deemed generally true, while operating system usage (iii) and IoT classification (iv) can be more context-dependent. Therefore,
- Option 1 asserts a trio of traits that may be overly inclusive or context-sensitive, making it less reliably true across all smart devices.
- Option 2 asserts two strong, commonly observed traits, which aligns with common definitions of many smart devices but may still miss edge cases where autonomy or embedding is not present universally.
- Option 3 asserts all four traits, which is the strongest claim and risks inaccuracies if any one trait is not universal across all smart devices.
- Option 4 asserts three traits (i, ii, iii) that are tightly linked in standard smart devices, though there are exceptions where an OS is not present. 
Putting these together, the reasoning process indicates that the most defensible set among the options hinges on whether iii and iv are universal properties. Since iii and iv are more conditional in real-world classifications, Option 2 (i and ii) presents a balanced, commonly true subset of characteristics without overextending to universal claims about OS usage or IoT classification. 
Note that some interpretations might reframe these statements based on evolving technology standards, and there can be edge cases where a smart device is not embedded or not autonomous. The key is recognizing typical versus universal applicability and avoiding overgeneralization.

Which of the following is/are true about smart devices? i. Smart devices must be embedded devicesii. Perform task autonomouslyiii. It must operate with an operating system iv. Smart devices are also an IoT devices

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