- CAP
Summary
Certified Automation Professionals (CAPs) are responsible for the direction, design, and deployment of systems and equipment for manufacturing and control systems. For more information, visit the CAP webpage.
CAP question
According to ISA 99/IEC 62443, a _______ consists of the grouping of cyber assets dedicated exclusively to communications, and that share the same cybersecurity requirements.
A. DMZB. zone
C. network
D. conduit
CAP answer
The answer is D, “conduit.” A conduit is distinguished by a collection of cyber assets, dedicated exclusively to communications that all share the same cybersecurity requirements. By contrast, a zone consists of the grouping of cyber assets that share the same cybersecurity requirements.
Reference: Sands, Nicholas P. & Verhappen, Ian, A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, Third Edition, ISA Press, 2019.
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