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Physical Security Flashcards

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  1. Which type of lock is MOST resistant to lock-picking attacks?

    Answer: High-security disc detainer lock

    High-security disc detainer locks use rotating discs with tight tolerances, making them significantly more resistant to picking tools.

  2. A CISSP candidate is reviewing a data center's power redundancy. Which configuration provides the HIGHEST availability?

    Answer: Dual utility feeds with UPS and generator (2N configuration)

    A 2N configuration with dual utility feeds, UPS, and generator provides full redundancy with no single point of failure for power.

  3. When designing a secure parking lot adjacent to a corporate facility, which CPTED principle reduces the risk of theft and assault?

    Answer: Ensuring adequate lighting throughout the lot

    Adequate lighting removes dark hiding spots, increases natural surveillance, and is a core CPTED deterrent for parking area crime.

  4. Which document formally defines the requirements for physical security controls that a co-location (colo) facility must meet?

    Answer: Service Level Agreement (SLA)

    An SLA with the colo provider formally specifies the physical security, uptime, and environmental controls the facility must maintain.

  5. A security team discovers that someone has been using a cloned RFID badge to access the building. Which control would BEST prevent this attack?

    Answer: Implementing multi-factor authentication (badge + biometric)

    Multi-factor authentication combines something-you-have (badge) with something-you-are (biometric), so a cloned badge alone is insufficient.

  6. What is the MAIN purpose of a raised floor in a data center?

    Answer: Allow for cable management and cool air distribution underneath

    Raised floors create a plenum space for routing power and network cables and for distributing conditioned air to equipment.

  7. Which class of fire extinguisher is specifically rated for electrical equipment fires?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents and are designed for fires involving energized electrical equipment.