Identify and Describe Common IoT Safety Concerns. ITP-110 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A hospital's MRI machine is connected to the network for remote diagnostics. A ransomware attack encrypts the machine's control software, making it inoperable. What is the most significant safety concern?

   • AThe MRI machine's data storage will be permanently corrupted.
   • BThe hospital will have to pay a large ransom to restore the machine.
   • CPatients requiring urgent MRI scans will experience delayed diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening their condition.
   • DThe hospital's network will be slower due to the ransomware's activity.
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2. 17application · medium

   A city's public transit system uses IoT sensors to monitor rail track conditions and detect potential faults. A cyberattack compromises the sensor network, causing it to report all tracks as 'clear' even when a section of rail is cracked. What is the most direct safety concern?

   • AThe sensor network's data storage will be corrupted, leading to inaccurate historical reports.
   • BA train could derail on the cracked rail, causing passenger injuries or fatalities.
   • CThe transit system will lose revenue from reduced ticket sales due to service delays.
   • DThe city will face legal fines for not maintaining the sensor network.
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4. 18application · medium

   A city's traffic light system uses IoT sensors to detect traffic flow and adjust signal timing. A cyberattack causes all traffic lights at a major intersection to display a green light simultaneously. What is the most direct safety concern?

   • AVehicles from conflicting directions will enter the intersection at the same time, causing a collision.
   • BThe city will lose revenue from reduced traffic ticket fines.
   • CThe traffic sensors will be damaged by the malicious commands.
   • DThe traffic light system will need to be rebooted, causing delays.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which IoT-related activity could lead to a widespread internet connectivity loss?

   • AA smart thermostat in a single office is rebooted.
   • BA malware campaign infects thousands of IP cameras and uses them to send massive amounts of traffic to a core internet router.
   • CA smart fridge in a home downloads a large software update.
   • DA user changes the password on their home router.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   How can IoT devices cause a mass power outage?

   • AA smart thermostat in one office sets the temperature too high.
   • BA smart bulb in a single home burns out.
   • CAn attacker compromises multiple smart meters and causes them to send false overload signals, tripping substation breakers.
   • DA connected EV charger draws too much power in a single home.
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