Specialized Computer Systems Quiz

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What is the primary function of an industrial control system (ICS)?

Standardizing operational technology terms

Facilitating energy production and power management

Managing data in IT systems

Monitoring and controlling physical equipment and processes in critical infrastructure sectors (correct)

Which term is used interchangeably with industrial control system (ICS) in some parts of the world?

Process control system (PCS)

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system

Operational technology (OT) (correct)

Distributed control system (DCS)

What is the main difference between operational technology (OT) and IT systems?

OT controls the physical world while IT manages data (correct)

OT and IT have no significant differences

OT and IT are interchangeable terms

OT manages data while IT controls the physical world

Which sector typically utilizes industrial control systems (ICS)?

Energy production and transportation Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to describe operational technology systems before standardization efforts began?

Industrial process control system Signup and view all the answers

According to the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA), what processes are controlled by industrial control systems (ICS)?

Manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution Signup and view all the answers

What does the term ICS encompass according to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

Several types of control systems including SCADA, DCS, and other control system configurations Signup and view all the answers

Apart from SCADA systems, what other components are included in the class of industrial control systems?

Programmable automation controllers (PACs), human-machine interface (HMI), and remote terminal units (RTUs) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the convergence of OT onto IT systems over time?

Technological advancements in ICS components Signup and view all the answers

Why are industrial control systems often targeted by adversaries?

Their importance in critical operations and their poor security mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What has the advent of technology pushed with regard to industrial control systems and IT?

Convergence of IT and OT Signup and view all the answers

Why are industrial control systems highly vulnerable despite vendors improving security?

Expensive replacement costs and inherent weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

Why must aspiring IT and security professionals be aware of OT and the security challenges it presents?

Because IT and OT continue to converge Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for industrial control systems remaining in service far beyond their recommended lifespan?

Expensive replacement costs Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge presented by the convergence of IT and OT for industrial control systems?

Poor or no security mechanisms in industrial control systems Signup and view all the answers

What makes the impact of a successful attack on industrial control systems catastrophic or life threatening?

Poor or no security mechanisms in place Signup and view all the answers

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