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Which edge computing benefit reduces latency for real-time applications?

  1. Centralized Processing
  2. Data Processing Near Source
  3. Cloud-Only Architecture
  4. Batch Processing

Answer: Data Processing Near Source

Edge computing processes data close to IoT devices/sensors, reducing round-trip latency to cloud. Critical for autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and AR/VR. Complements cloud for hierarchical processing. Key for distributed systems architecture questions.

Topic IoT & Edge Computing
Exam Relevance SSC JE, Banking IT, Railway
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