CISSP Physical Security 3

Question 1

Which fire suppression agent is MOST appropriate for a server room to minimize equipment damage?

Accepted Answer

Clean agent (e.g., FM-200)

Answer

Clean agents like FM-200 suppress fire without leaving residue or causing electrical damage, making them ideal for data centers.

Question 2

A security audit finds that terminated employees' access badges are not being deactivated promptly. Which process addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Establishing an offboarding procedure that includes immediate badge deactivation

Answer

A formal offboarding process that immediately revokes physical access credentials prevents unauthorized entry by former employees.

Question 3

What is the MAIN security advantage of using a biometric system over a PIN-based access system?

Accepted Answer

Biometric credentials cannot be shared or stolen as easily as PINs

Answer

Biometric credentials are tied to an individual's unique physical traits, making them far harder to share, guess, or steal than PINs.

Question 4

An organization wants to protect its perimeter from vehicle ramming attacks. Which control is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Bollards or concrete barriers

Answer

Bollards and reinforced concrete barriers physically stop vehicles and are specifically rated to withstand ramming attacks.

Question 5

Which environmental control is CRITICAL to preventing hardware failures in a data center?

Accepted Answer

Proper temperature and humidity control (HVAC)

Answer

Maintaining proper temperature and humidity prevents overheating and static discharge, the primary environmental causes of hardware failure.

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional Practice Test