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SY0-701 Specialized Systems
SY0-701 Specialized Systems
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What is a key security risk with legacy specialized systems?
Too much RAM downloaded from the internet
High resource usage
Inability to patch or update the system
Overuse of VPNs
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What protocol is commonly used in SCADA/ICS systems and known for its lack of encryption?
SMTP
SSH
Modbus
HTTPS
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Why are OT environments often considered vulnerable?
They have antivirus built-in
They use cloud backups
They don't use the internet
Many systems lack modern security controls and updates
4
What is the primary purpose of SCADA systems?
Email filtering
Encrypting web traffic
Software development
Remote monitoring and control of industrial systems
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Why is physical security especially important for specialized systems?
It helps improve Wi-Fi
Physical access could lead to full system compromise
Specialized systems have no passwords
It replaces all logical controls
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What’s the most appropriate way to secure a specialized system like ICS or SCADA?
Host it on public Wi-Fi
Place it in a segmented network
Update it weekly via social media
Use default credentials
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What kind of attack targets the firmware layer of embedded systems?
Denial of Service (DoS)
SQL injection
Buffer overflow
Rootkit installation
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What is a common method to protect field devices like PLCs in industrial systems?
Deploying physical barriers and access controls
Running antivirus weekly
Using web proxies
Switching to IPv6
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Which specialized system directly controls machinery in industrial environments?
NIC
GPU
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
BIOS
10
Which device is an example of a specialized embedded system in healthcare?
Wireless router
Smartwatch
Network switch
Infusion pump
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What does ICS stand for in cybersecurity?
Integrated Cyber Stack
Industrial Control System
Internet Control Service
Intelligent Communication Server
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How can organizations detect anomalies in specialized systems environments?
Run daily backups
Restart the system weekly
Block IP ranges
Use behavior-based monitoring and analytics
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Which of the following best describes Operational Technology (OT)?
Hardware and software that monitors or controls physical devices
Tools used for graphic design
Systems used for mobile app testing
Systems that store video games
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What is the primary role of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) in embedded or specialized systems?
Hosting virtual machines
Handling email notifications
Managing user authentication
Executing tasks with precise timing and minimal latency
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What makes embedded systems particularly difficult to secure?
They have unlimited processing power (it's over 9000)
Limited resources and lack of standard patching methods
They're only used in offices
They use complex AI
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Which of the following is a common security concern for specialized systems in transportation (e.g., airplanes, trains)?
Mobile signal interference
Legacy components with proprietary protocols
RFID badge cloning
Biometric overuse
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What is the role of a Data Historian in an industrial control environment?
To train AI models
To track employee attendance
To guard the firewall
To collect and store operational data over time
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Which industry is least likely to use specialized systems like SCADA?
Oil and gas
Water treatment
Online retail
Manufacturing
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Which of the following best describes firmware in embedded systems?
A form of encrypted data storage
Cloud-based monitoring software
The same as an operating system
Low-level software embedded in hardware components
