Question

Why is KNX described as a decentralized system that needs no central supervising unit?

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Answer

D — Because each bus device has its own intelligence from an integrated operating system and program memory

Correct: The text says each device's own intelligence is why KNX is decentralized and needs no central unit.

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 1.2 — p. 124

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.Because a central computer continuously supervises all devices
  2. B.Because all telegrams are routed through a mandatory master controller
  3. C.Because the power supply stores the application program for every device
  4. D.Because each bus device has its own intelligence from an integrated operating system and program memory
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