Understand Common IoT Security and Privacy Threats. ITP-110 Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   How do backdoors commonly contribute to IoT attacks?

   • AThey allow attackers to repeatedly access the device without detection
   • BThey encrypt the device's firmware to prevent updates
   • CThey physically damage the device's sensors
   • DThey automatically disable the device's firewall
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2. 32foundation · easy

   What is the primary security goal that impersonation attacks directly undermine?

   • AConfidentiality
   • BIntegrity
   • CAvailability
   • DAuthentication
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4. 33foundation · easy

   How can a DDoS attack impact IoT devices?

   • ABy stealing credentials through keylogging
   • BBy encrypting the device's data and demanding ransom
   • CBy overwhelming the devices or their network connections, making them unresponsive
   • DBy modifying the device's firmware to disable security features
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5. 34foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common method used by attackers to impersonate an IoT device on a network?

   • ASpoofing the device's MAC address or IP address to appear as the legitimate device.
   • BInstalling malware on the device through a phishing email.
   • CSending a large volume of traffic to overwhelm the device's network interface.
   • DUsing a rogue access point to intercept wireless communications.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   What is a common impact of a virus on an IoT device?

   • AIt increases the device's battery life
   • BIt improves the device's security posture
   • CIt can corrupt data or disrupt the device's normal operation
   • DIt physically destroys the device's hardware
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