Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Medical Sensors

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What is the primary function of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)?

To connect medical devices to the internet (correct)

To analyze medical data for research purposes

To store medical records electronically

To monitor patient health remotely

What type of devices are part of the IoMT?

Only medical hardware infrastructure

Internet-connected medical devices (correct)

Only software applications

Telemedicine platforms

What is the primary goal of the IoMT in healthcare?

To develop new medical devices

To connect healthcare information technology (correct)

To improve patient outcomes

To reduce medical costs

What is a key characteristic of IoMT devices?

They are connected to the internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the IoMT and healthcare information technology?

The IoMT is used to connect healthcare information technology Signup and view all the answers

Who should have access to confidential data?

Only those who require it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of limiting access to confidential data?

To protect it from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Who should not have access to confidential data?

People who should not have access to it Signup and view all the answers

What happens to confidential data when it is disclosed to unauthorized people?

It is compromised Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when dealing with confidential data?

Security and protection Signup and view all the answers

What devices separate networks into sub-networks?

Firewalls, switches and routers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Firebox device?

To partition a network into sub-networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of partitioning a network into sub-networks?

To improve network security Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is a Firebox device?

Network partitioning device Signup and view all the answers

Why are firewalls, switches, and routers used in a network?

To separate the network into sub-networks Signup and view all the answers

What is cryptography defined as?

The science and art of transforming messages to make them secure and immune to attack Signup and view all the answers

What do passive attackers do to data transmission?

Get a copy of the transmitted data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cryptography?

To protect messages from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

In what way does cryptography transform messages?

By encrypting and decrypting them Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of passive attackers on data?

Data is copied, but transmission continues Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of applying cryptographic techniques to messages?

Messages become secure and immune to attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent of passive attackers' access to data?

They can only read or copy data Signup and view all the answers

What is not mentioned as a process used with data security?

Compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of passive attackers?

To gain unauthorized access to the data Signup and view all the answers

What do passive attackers refrain from doing?

Modifying the data in transit Signup and view all the answers

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