Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Gap Bridging ICSSCADA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of implementing an air gap in an ICS/SCADA environment?

   • ATo allow secure remote access for vendors without using a VPN.
   • BTo isolate the control system from external networks and reduce the risk of remote cyberattacks.
   • CTo comply with data retention regulations by storing logs offline.
   • DTo improve the speed of data transfer between the control network and the corporate network.
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2. 27application · medium

   A power generation company operates a fully air-gapped control system. The security team wants to improve patch management, but the air gap makes it difficult to obtain and deploy updates. Which of the following is the primary operational disadvantage the team is experiencing?

   • APatches must be manually transported and validated before deployment.
   • BThe system cannot be monitored by the corporate SIEM.
   • CThe control system is more vulnerable to external network attacks.
   • DThe air gap eliminates the need for insider threat controls.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a security drawback of an air-gapped ICS/SCADA network?

   • AIt eliminates the need for insider threat monitoring.
   • BIt makes it harder to apply security patches, leaving systems vulnerable to known exploits.
   • CIt allows attackers to easily pivot from the corporate network to the control network.
   • DIt increases the risk of external network-based attacks because the system is more exposed.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What is a common operational disadvantage of an air-gapped ICS/SCADA network?

   • AIt increases the speed of data transfer between the control network and business network.
   • BIt eliminates the need for regular security updates and patch management.
   • CIt allows for real-time monitoring and control from any location.
   • DIt makes it difficult to transfer data, such as production reports or patches, into and out of the control network.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   How does bridging an air gap with removable media introduce a new vulnerability to an ICS/SCADA system?

   • AIt requires the use of encryption, which can be broken by attackers.
   • BIt allows attackers to directly access the control network over the internet.
   • CIt can introduce malware from infected media into the control network.
   • DIt increases the speed of data transfer, making the system more efficient.
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