A new "smart" refrigerator has been designed with sensors that send information to the manufacturer about the refrigerator's use and performance. One advantage of the system is that it will detect any possible performance issues before they interfere with consumer use of the refrigerator and communicate that information to both the manufacturer and consumer so that service and/or repairs can take place immediately. This is an example of ________.
A) the Internet of Things
B) a data warehouse
C) data mining
D) sentiment analysis
E) unstructured data

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This is an example of the Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to the network of physical devices, vehicles, and buildings embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that allows them to exchange data and communicate with each other. The sensors in the refrigerator are connected to the internet and send data to the manufacturer, allowing for proactive maintenance and improved performance.

A New "Smart" Refrigerator Has Been Designed with Sensors That