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Edge computing processes data near the ________ rather than in a centralized cloud.

  1. Server
  2. Source
  3. Database
  4. User

Answer: Source

Edge computing reduces latency and bandwidth by processing data at/near IoT devices (sensors, phones). Critical for real-time applications: autonomous vehicles, industrial automation. [[MeitY Reports]]

Topic Technology - Edge Computing
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