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SY0-701 Specialized Systems
SY0-701 Specialized Systems
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Which device is an example of a specialized embedded system in healthcare?
Network switch
Smartwatch
Infusion pump
Wireless router
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Which of the following best describes firmware in embedded systems?
A form of encrypted data storage
Low-level software embedded in hardware components
The same as an operating system
Cloud-based monitoring software
3
What is a key security risk with legacy specialized systems?
Too much RAM downloaded from the internet
Overuse of VPNs
Inability to patch or update the system
High resource usage
4
What is a common method to protect field devices like PLCs in industrial systems?
Switching to IPv6
Using web proxies
Deploying physical barriers and access controls
Running antivirus weekly
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What kind of attack targets the firmware layer of embedded systems?
Denial of Service (DoS)
Rootkit installation
Buffer overflow
SQL injection
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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
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Which industry is least likely to use specialized systems like SCADA?
Oil and gas
Online retail
Water treatment
Manufacturing
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What is the primary purpose of SCADA systems?
Email filtering
Software development
Encrypting web traffic
Remote monitoring and control of industrial systems
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What does ICS stand for in cybersecurity?
Internet Control Service
Industrial Control System
Integrated Cyber Stack
Intelligent Communication Server
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What makes embedded systems particularly difficult to secure?
Limited resources and lack of standard patching methods
They're only used in offices
They use complex AI
They have unlimited processing power (it's over 9000)
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What is the role of a Data Historian in an industrial control environment?
To track employee attendance
To train AI models
To guard the firewall
To collect and store operational data over time
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How can organizations detect anomalies in specialized systems environments?
Run daily backups
Use behavior-based monitoring and analytics
Restart the system weekly
Block IP ranges
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Which specialized system directly controls machinery in industrial environments?
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
GPU
BIOS
NIC
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Why is physical security especially important for specialized systems?
Physical access could lead to full system compromise
Specialized systems have no passwords
It replaces all logical controls
It helps improve Wi-Fi
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Which of the following best describes Operational Technology (OT)?
Tools used for graphic design
Systems that store video games
Hardware and software that monitors or controls physical devices
Systems used for mobile app testing
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Which of the following is a common security concern for specialized systems in transportation (e.g., airplanes, trains)?
Biometric overuse
Mobile signal interference
Legacy components with proprietary protocols
RFID badge cloning
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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
Update it weekly via social media
Use default credentials
Place it in a segmented network
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What is the primary role of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) in embedded or specialized systems?
Executing tasks with precise timing and minimal latency
Hosting virtual machines
Managing user authentication
Handling email notifications
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What protocol is commonly used in SCADA/ICS systems and known for its lack of encryption?
SMTP
Modbus
HTTPS
SSH
