Cybersecurity & Privacy in the IoT World

Question 1

Which of the following is a common reason for adjusting data transmission frequency in IoT?

Accepted Answer

Extend battery life

Question 2

Which concept is about ensuring only authorized users can perform specific actions?

Accepted Answer

Authorization

Question 3

Which technique is used to smooth noisy sensor data before storage or analysis?

Accepted Answer

Moving Average

Question 4

Which data storage option is best suited for offline use and low-latency access?

Accepted Answer

Edge storage

Question 5

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity in the context of IoT?

Accepted Answer

Protect systems, networks, and devices from unauthorized access and attacks

Question 6

What is a key benefit of using event-based data transmission?

Accepted Answer

Data is sent only when meaningful changes occur

Question 7

Which of the following was a major global ransomware attack affecting hospitals and companies?

Accepted Answer

WannaCry

Question 8

What is the role of the “Fog layer” in IoT security?

Accepted Answer

Aggregates data and routes it securely between Edge and Cloud

Question 9

What is the correct formula that summarizes the role of IoT systems?

Accepted Answer

Sensor + Data + Action

Question 10

Which is a core principle of “Security by Design”?

Accepted Answer

Devices are secure out-of-the-box

Question 11

Which method can help secure data in transit in an IoT network?

Accepted Answer

TLS over MQTT or HTTPS

Question 12

What makes IoT cybersecurity more challenging than traditional IT security?

Accepted Answer

Devices are resource-constrained and geographically distributed

Question 13

What is the advantage of using a multi-layered security approach in IoT?

Accepted Answer

Each layer protects against different threats and increases resilience

Question 14

Which sector must balance critical availability and real-time operation with strong data security?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare

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