CC Physical Security

Question 1

What is tailgating in the context of physical security?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door

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Using a stolen access card to enter a facility

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Installing a hidden camera near an entry point

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Cloning an RFID badge to gain access

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a mantrap (also called an airlock) in physical security?

Accepted Answer

To prevent tailgating by allowing only one person to pass at a time

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To store hazardous materials safely

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To detect electromagnetic emissions from devices

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To provide a secondary power supply during outages

Question 3

What does CPTED stand for in physical security design?

Accepted Answer

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

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Certified Physical Technology for Entry Defense

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Controlled Perimeter Technology and Entry Detection

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Critical Protection for Technology and Environment Design

Question 4

Which physical security control is specifically designed to prevent vehicle ramming attacks against buildings?

Accepted Answer

Bollards

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Turnstiles

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Mantrap

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Motion sensors

Question 5

What does an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) primarily protect against in a data center environment?

Accepted Answer

Brief power outages and power fluctuations

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Unauthorized physical access

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Fire and water damage

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Electromagnetic interference

Question 6

What is the main security goal of a clean desk policy?

Accepted Answer

To prevent sensitive information from being viewed or stolen by unauthorized individuals

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To reduce the risk of ergonomic injuries

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To ensure compliance with fire safety regulations

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To protect equipment from dust and debris

Question 7

Which type of physical access control uses unique biological characteristics to authenticate individuals?

Accepted Answer

Biometric systems

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Smart card readers

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Key fob tokens

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PIN pads