1. Explain what is meant by the `internet of things’ and briefly describe its history.
2. Give a general overview of the technical, legal, social, and economic advantages and disadvantages of the internet of things. In doing so you may consider different areas in which the internet of things is applied or is expected to be applied in the future.
3. State two specific examples of applications / use of the internet of things that illustrate its advantages and two examples of applications / use of the internet of things that illustrate its disadvantages. Make sure that the examples are based on factual and measurable advantages and disadvantages not on advantages and disadvantages that are merely predicted to occur at some future time or that cannot be measured. State explicitly what the measurable impact is.
4. Describe how the disadvantages / problems of the internet of things could be overcome. Do not just look at technical issues, but consider legal and economic issues of a solution to the disadvantages / problems of the internet of things.
5. Derive and justify your own conclusion what the future holds for the internet of things.