Pre-Program Assessment: Operational Technology Cybersecurity

Which of the following best describes a SCADA system?

• A software used to monitor and control industrial processes remotely

• A type of antivirus software

• A software development methodology

• A cloud-based file storage system

Which type of device is typically used in OT environments to control field devices such as sensors and actuators?

• Router

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

• Database server

• Firewall

OT systems often prioritize availability and safety over confidentiality.

• True

• False

What is one major cybersecurity risk when IT and OT networks are integrated?

• Faster data transfer

• Increased exposure to malware or cyberattacks

• Reduced system complexity

• Decreased monitoring needs

Which of the following is one of the major OT cybersecurity vulnerability?

• Strong network segmentation

• Encrypted communications only

• Frequent password changes

• Use of legacy systems with unpatched software and weak security controls

Which standard or framework is commonly used for securing OT environments?

• HIPAA

• IEC 62443

• PCI-DSS

• GDPR

What is the most likely impact of a ransomware attack on an OT environment?

• Theft of credit card data

• Shutdown of critical industrial processes

• Increased system speed

• Loss of email communications

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which of the following best describes the role of a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in OT cybersecurity?

• It stores backup data offsite

• It acts as a buffer zone between IT and OT networks to control traffic

• It disables firewall rules

• It is an encryption protocol

Why are legacy OT systems particularly challenging from a cybersecurity perspective?

• They have outdated hardware and limited security features

• They use only cloud computing

• They automatically update firmware

• They never connect to networks

When analyzing ICS traffic in Wireshark, which of the following protocols would most likely be present in a Modbus-based system?

• HTTPS

• SNMP

• MODBUS/TCP

• SMTP