CompTIA
SY0-701 · Question #831
In which of the following will unencrypted PLC management traffic most likely be found?
The correct answer is D. SCADA. SCADA systems orchestrate and manage PLCs in industrial environments, and their native management protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) are often sent unencrypted.
Submitted by noor.lb· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
In which of the following will unencrypted PLC management traffic most likely be found?
Options
- ASDN
- BIoT
- CVPN
- DSCADA
How the community answered
(55 responses)- A4% (2)
- B5% (3)
- D91% (50)
Explanation
SCADA systems orchestrate and manage PLCs in industrial environments, and their native management protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) are often sent unencrypted.
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