What is adaptive identity?

Continuous identity verification

What is the AIC triad?

Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality

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1
What does the IoTSF provide?
Market analysis
Device sales
Security guidance
User manuals
2
What is a key feature of CDNs?
Centralized storage
Single server
Content distribution
Low scalability
3
Which language is used in IaC?
HTML
CSS
SQL
HCL
4
What does Cisco's architecture protect against?
Network speed issues
User errors
Only external attacks
Insider and external threats
5
Which architecture uses blockchain?
Hybrid
None
Centralized
Decentralized
6
Which model offers the highest security?
Hybrid
Single-tenant
Multi-tenant
Community
7
What does zero trust validate?
User location
Network speed
Device type
Connections and devices
8
How does IaC benefit microservices?
Single deployment
Inconsistent environments
Automated provisioning
Manual provisioning
9
Why are RTOS security breaches serious?
Critical process disruption
More storage needed
Slower processing
Increased costs
10
What is the main risk of RTOS?
High costs
Data redundancy
Slow processing
System-level attacks
11
What is a risk of using public Wi-Fi?
Better connectivity
Increased speed
More devices
Data breaches
12
What is a key feature of SASE?
Increased latency
Reduced encryption
Decentralized control
Centralized security
13
What do SLAs guarantee?
Service levels
Unlimited resources
No support
No uptime
14
What triggers serverless operations?
Manual input
Scheduled tasks
Events or triggers
None
15
What is a Distributed Control System?
Single-site automation
Manual control
Remote control
Multi-site automation
16
What is a key feature of hybrid cloud?
No security measures
Limited scalability
Combines public and private
Only public resources
17
What is a cloud deployment model?
Only private
Public only
Various types available
Only hybrid
18
What does IoT stand for?
Internet of Transactions
Internet of Technology
Internet of Things
Internet of Tools
19
What does Zero Trust assume?
All are trusted
Only insiders are trusted
None are trusted
Only devices are trusted
20
How do microservices enhance agility?
Single deployment
Complex integration
Independent components
Centralized control
21
What should be evaluated for embedded devices?
Security features
User preferences
Device speed
Network size
22
What does Zero Trust architecture focus on?
Data storage
User verification
Device functionality
Network perimeter
23
What is a benefit of decentralization?
Single point of failure
Improved fault tolerance
Strict control
Centralized management
24
What is the goal of zero trust design?
Simplify network access
Minimize trust zones
Maximize trust zones
Increase user access
25
What does IaaS provide?
User interfaces
IT resources
Database management
Software applications
26
What is a microservice?
Large-scale application
Centralized system
Single responsibility service
Monolithic application
27
What is adaptive identity?
Identity based on location
Continuous identity verification
Identity based on device
Static identity verification
28
Which architecture model is cost-effective?
Single-tenant
Community
Private
Multi-tenant
29
What is the role of PLCs in ICS?
Increase speed
Reduce costs
Store data
Control machinery
30
Why is threat scope reduction important?
Reduces user authentication
Limits access to resources
Allows open access
Increases attack surface
31
What does IoT data analytics help with?
Device compatibility
Extracting insights
Data storage
User privacy
32
Which devices use embedded systems?
Home appliances
Furniture
Books
Clothing
33
Which technology enhances IoT connectivity?
4G
Dial-up
5G
3G
34
What is the AIC triad?
Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Integrity, Availability, Confidentiality
Availability, Confidentiality, Integrity
35
What drives policy-driven access control?
User identity only
Network speed
User location
Device posture and context
36
How does edge computing reduce latency?
Limits processing speed
Centralizes data
Distributes resources
Increases data travel
37
What does IaC stand for?
Infrastructure and Control
Infrastructure as Cloud
Infrastructure and Computing
Infrastructure as Code
38
What is a benefit of serverless?
Scalable infrastructure
High management effort
Complex setup
Fixed costs
39
What is a benefit of serverless architecture?
Automatic scaling
User management
High costs
Complex setup
40
What is the function of an HMI?
Data storage
Network control
Cost management
User interface
41
What does the policy engine do?
Manages user sessions
Defines dynamic policies
Monitors network speed
Issues access tokens
42
What does TOR enable?
Anonymous communication
Server management
Centralized control
Data replication
43
Why is multi-cloud strategy beneficial?
Cost-effectiveness
Single point of failure
Less flexibility
Vendor lock-in
44
What is a policy enforcement point?
Mediates access requests
User authentication tool
Network monitoring device
Data storage system
45
What does IoT enable in smart homes?
No connectivity
Remote monitoring
Manual control
Limited access
46
What is IaC?
Internet as Cloud
Integration as Component
Infrastructure as Code
Interface as Command
47
What is a feature of cloud orchestration?
Automated management
Limited flexibility
Manual processes
Static configurations
48
What is a service-level agreement (SLA)?
Cost breakdown
Performance expectations
User guidelines
Data storage limits
49
How do SCADA systems communicate?
WAN communications
LAN communications
Bluetooth
Infrared
50
What is a responsibility of the cloud provider?
Managing user data
Securing applications
Monitoring performance
Securing infrastructure
51
What is a challenge for IoT security?
Data storage
User awareness
High costs
Lack of standardization
52
What is serverless computing?
On-premises servers
Infrastructure management
Cloud-managed infrastructure
Server management
53
How does deperimeterization change security?
Focus on boundaries
Increase network size
Protect individual resources
Limit device access
54
How is high availability achieved?
No replication
Low latency
Single server
Redundancy
55
Which service optimizes web traffic?
Elastic compute
Content delivery networks
Serverless databases
Auto-scaling
56
What does elasticity in cloud mean?
Fixed resources
Dynamic resource allocation
Static performance
Limited access
57
What is the focus of ISAs?
Data ownership
No compliance
Security requirements
Unlimited access
58
What is a common IoT application in healthcare?
Wearable devices
Home security
Smart thermostats
Traffic lights
59
What is Google BeyondCorp?
A cloud storage service
A perimeter-based model
An IoT security system
A zero trust architecture
60
Which virtualization uses containers?
Application
None
Container
Hypervisor
61
What is SASE's security model?
Zero trust
Partial trust
No trust
Full trust
62
What is a service provisioning model?
Only hardware-based
Only software-based
Only cloud-based
Fits application requirements
63
What is a purpose-specific OS?
Cloud-based OS
General use OS
High stability OS
Mobile OS
64
What is the role of load balancing?
Distributes network traffic
Increases latency
Reduces server capacity
Limits availability
65
What is an SLA?
User agreement
Network speed agreement
Security responsibility matrix
Device compatibility agreement
66
What is the role of CSP in IaaS?
Customer control
Shared responsibility
No responsibility
Full control
67
What does cloud portability ensure?
Application mobility
Limited flexibility
Vendor lock-in
Static environments
68
What is a Zero Trust principle?
Trust by default
Constant verification
Open access
Limited monitoring
69
What ensures high uptime in public cloud?
Data replication
Manual scaling
Limited resources
Single server
70
What sector uses ICS/SCADA?
Retail
Education
Energy
Fashion
71
What is a key advantage of cloud computing?
High costs
Limited access
Scalability
Inflexibility
72
What is the main goal of cloud architecture?
Data security
Cost reduction
Data sharing
User experience
73
What is a key feature of IoT devices?
No connectivity
Limited functionality
High cost
Data collection
74
What is the role of IAM in SASE?
User authentication
Cost reduction
Data storage
Network speed
75
What does zero trust architecture emphasize?
Strict access controls
Open access
Shared resources
Public cloud only
76
What is a key aspect of cloud power management?
Energy efficiency
Limited resources
Manual allocation
Single power source
77
What affects IoT device security?
Device speed
Poor security characteristics
Network size
User location
78
What is a benefit of OpEx model?
Limited scalability
Static expenses
Cost optimization
High upfront costs
79
How does SD-WAN enhance security?
Lowers costs
Increases bandwidth
Reduces latency
Encrypts data
80
What does continuous monitoring enable?
Static policy enforcement
Session termination on anomalies
Increased user access
Reduced security checks
81
What triggers auto-scaling in cloud?
Demand fluctuations
Fixed schedules
Static resources
Manual input
82
What is a potential risk of multi-tenant architecture?
Easy management
High costs
Limited resources
Unauthorized access
83
What is the Stuxnet worm?
Ransomware
Phishing tool
Email scam
SCADA attack
84
What is a major risk of IoT devices?
High cost
Limited security measures
Too many features
User convenience
85
What is a Type II hypervisor?
Runs on bare metal
Runs on cloud
Runs on mobile
Runs on host OS
86
What does SDN manage?
User interfaces
Physical servers
Data storage
Network policies
87
What does continuous monitoring help with?
Threat detection
Data storage
User convenience
Device functionality
88
What is a benefit of Zero Trust?
More trust
Less monitoring
Easier access
Greater security
89
What does community cloud involve?
Multiple organizations
Public access
Private use only
Single organization
90
What is a challenge of vendor lock-in?
Easy switching
Lower costs
Increased flexibility
Difficult transitions
91
What is a key component of Zero Trust?
Open access
User anonymity
Network segmentation
Data redundancy
92
What are control machinery systems?
Critical infrastructure systems
Home automation systems
Social media platforms
Personal computing devices
93
What is geo-redundant storage?
Single datacenter
Regional replication
Local replication
Secondary region replication
94
What is a public cloud?
Local network
Shared infrastructure
Private infrastructure
Personal server
95
Who manages physical security in cloud?
Neither
CSP
Customer
Both
96
What is a feature of cloud recovery?
Manual backups
Limited redundancy
Single location storage
Automated backups
97
Which model shares network configuration?
IaaS
SaaS
None
PaaS
98
How does cloud improve fault tolerance?
Single server
No redundancy
Distributed resources
Centralized control
99
How does cloud ensure resilience?
Redundant hardware
Single datacenter
Limited replication
Manual recovery
100
How does containerization support microservices?
Monolithic design
Resource separation
No isolation
Single OS
101
Why is data protection crucial in cloud?
Improves aesthetics
Reduces costs
Prevents data loss
Increases speed
102
What is a key SaaS responsibility?
Network configuration
User identity management
Data encryption
Operating system control
103
What is a benefit of cloud scalability?
Limited growth
Dynamic expansion
Fixed capacity
Static resources
104
What is a data historian?
Data encryptor
Data analyzer
Data processor
Data archive
105
What is the main focus of cybersecurity in ICS?
Design improvement
Cost reduction
Public safety
Speed enhancement
106
What does networking enable?
Limited access
Static routing
Secure communication
Isolated systems
107
What is a key benefit of cloud-native services?
Scalability and innovation
Static operations
Limited storage
Manual scaling
108
What is a key aspect of IoT security?
Open access
Limited monitoring
Strong encryption
User convenience
109
How are serverless services billed?
Flat rate
Execution time
Monthly subscription
Hourly charges
110
What is a key aspect of resilient architecture?
Single point failure
Low availability
No replication
Component redundancy
111
What is the role of third-party vendors?
Data storage only
User training
Providing cloud services
Internal management
112
What does compute capability include?
Limited scalability
Manual orchestration
Static resources
Elasticity
113
What is the main priority in ICS?
Safety
Design
Cost
Speed
114
What is a challenge of hybrid cloud?
Simple integration
Low costs
Easy management
Consistent security policies
115
How does serverless computing change development?
Increases server dependency
Reduces application speed
Limits scalability
Abstracts server resources
116
What is a Real-Time Operating System?
Text-based OS
Time-sensitive OS
Graphic OS
Audio OS
117
What is the control plane's role?
Store user data
Define access policies
Monitor user behavior
Manage data transfers
118
What does Infrastructure as Code manage?
User interfaces
Manual configurations
Physical servers
Computing infrastructure
119
What is the 'northbound' API in SDN?
Device interface
Data plane interface
SDN application interface
User interface
120
What is an implicit trust zone?
A secure data pathway
A trusted network area
A user authentication zone
An open access zone
121
What is a risk of microservices?
Complex integration
No scalability
Single point failure
Easy integration
122
What is a key challenge in cloud patching?
Lack of storage
Complexity of systems
Slow internet
High costs
123
What is a common IoT device in agriculture?
Soil sensors
Smartphones
Wearable tech
Traffic cameras
124
What is the CIA triad?
Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity
Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality
Integrity, Availability, Confidentiality
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
125
What is a hybrid cloud's main characteristic?
Mix of clouds
Only private resources
Limited scalability
No security measures
126
What supports ease of deployment?
Vendor lock-in
Manual intervention
Automation
Complex configurations
127
What is PUE a metric for?
Energy efficiency
User satisfaction
Data storage
Network speed
128
What does SaaS stand for?
System as a Service
Storage as a Service
Software as a Service
Security as a Service
129
What is a network security approach?
User authentication focus
Resource protection focus
Device speed focus
Perimeter-based security
130
What is a key feature of load balancing?
Resource allocation
Cost reduction
User access
Data storage
131
What is a challenge for IoT manufacturers?
Rushed to market
High production costs
Too many features
User demand
132
What is Prisma Access?
A user authentication tool
A zero trust service
A data storage service
A network monitoring tool
133
How does centralized computing operate?
Peer-to-peer
Multiple devices
Single location
Distributed locations
134
What drives IoT adoption?
Less data
Decreased sensor costs
High costs
More regulations
135
Which attack used IoT devices for DDoS?
WannaCry
Phishing
SQL Injection
Mirai botnet
136
What does JEDI cloud focus on?
Public access
Open-source solutions
Zero trust architecture
User-friendly design

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