CISSP Physical Security 2

Question 1

A security manager wants to prevent tailgating at a high-security data center entrance. Which control is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Mantrap (airlock) with one-person-at-a-time enforcement

Answer

A mantrap physically prevents more than one person from passing through at a time, directly eliminating tailgating opportunities.

Question 2

Which type of motion detector uses radar-like signals to detect movement through walls and objects?

Accepted Answer

Microwave detector

Answer

Microwave detectors emit microwave pulses and measure reflections, allowing detection through non-metallic barriers.

Question 3

A data center is located in a flood-prone area. Which site design choice BEST mitigates flood risk?

Accepted Answer

Elevate critical equipment above the base flood elevation

Answer

Elevating critical equipment above the base flood elevation prevents water from reaching hardware even if flooding occurs.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a Faraday cage in a secure facility?

Accepted Answer

Block electromagnetic signals from entering or leaving

Answer

A Faraday cage is a conductive enclosure that attenuates electromagnetic fields, preventing signal eavesdropping and interference.

Question 5

Which access control approach grants physical access based on something the user is?

Accepted Answer

Biometric scanner

Answer

Biometric scanners use physiological or behavioral characteristics (something you are) to authenticate individuals.

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test