GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
Domain 1Objective 1
ICS Components & Architecture GICSP Practice Questions (Page 7)
Part of the ICS Fundamentals and Architecture domain, which makes up ~40% of our current practice bank. GIAC (SANS) does not publish an official question count, but from its 180-minute exam (~70–120 total, ~28–48 in this domain), expect 7–12 from this objective — we provide 53 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)
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Questions 31–35
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Which of the following is an example of a field-level device used for final control element in a control loop?
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Which of the following is a common redundancy mechanism used in industrial control systems to maintain communication if a primary network path fails?
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An engineer is troubleshooting a temperature control loop in a chemical reactor. The controller reads a temperature of 150°C, but the actual reactor temperature is 165°C. The control valve is receiving a signal to open further, yet the temperature continues to rise. Which component is most likely faulty?
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A control loop is designed to maintain a tank pressure at 100 psi. The pressure transmitter reads 95 psi, and the controller increases the opening of an inlet valve. The valve opens, but the pressure does not rise. Which element of the control loop is most likely faulty?
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A large refinery is upgrading its control system. The process is highly integrated, with many control loops that interact. The engineering team must choose between a DCS and a set of standalone PLCs. The plant also requires high availability and the ability to add new control loops without stopping production. Which choice best meets these requirements?
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