Identify and Describe Common IoT Safety Concerns. ITP-110 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   How could an IoT system be compromised to contaminate a water supply?

   • AA smart water meter sends incorrect usage data to the utility.
   • BAn attacker changes the settings on a smart water treatment controller to disable chlorine dosing.
   • CA leak sensor in a home detects a small drip.
   • DA smart irrigation system waters a lawn at the wrong time.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which IoT failure could lead to a disruption in a city's water distribution system?

   • AA smart irrigation controller waters a park at the wrong time.
   • BA connected leak detector sends a false alarm, but no action is taken.
   • CA pressure sensor fails, causing the control system to close a main valve and stop water flow to a neighborhood.
   • DA smart water meter sends incorrect readings, causing billing disputes.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A construction site uses IoT-enabled crane sensors to prevent overloads and collisions. The site's network is also used for worker tracking badges. A software bug in a routine update causes the crane sensors to misinterpret the worker badges as 'load weight', causing the crane to shut down unexpectedly while lifting a heavy steel beam. What is the most significant safety concern?

   • AThe unexpected shutdown could cause the suspended beam to swing or drop, injuring workers below.
   • BThe crane's software will be corrupted and require a full reinstall.
   • CThe worker tracking badges will stop transmitting location data, making it hard to find workers.
   • DThe construction site will lose productivity due to the crane being out of service.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which IoT factor could lead to an industrial disaster such as an explosion?

   • AA connected printer runs out of paper.
   • BA smart thermostat in the office sets the temperature too low.
   • CA smart lighting system changes color in the control room.
   • DA sensor that monitors gas pressure fails and sends a false 'normal' reading, preventing an emergency shutdown.
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6. 15application · medium

   A hospital uses IoT-enabled insulin pumps that can be remotely adjusted by healthcare providers. A vulnerability in the pump's communication protocol allows an attacker to send commands to alter a patient's insulin dosage. What is the most critical safety concern?

   • AThe pump's battery could be drained faster by the attacker's commands.
   • BThe hospital's network could be infected with malware from the attacker.
   • CThe patient's personal health data could be stolen from the pump.
   • DThe patient could receive a lethal overdose or insufficient insulin, leading to a medical emergency.
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