Physical Security Surveys Flashcards
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During a physical security survey, which lighting type is BEST for illuminating building perimeters without creating glare for security personnel?
Answer: High-pressure sodium lamps
High-pressure sodium lamps provide broad, even illumination with low glare, making them ideal for perimeter security lighting.
A security surveyor identifies a 'dead zone' in camera coverage. What is the PRIMARY corrective action?
Answer: Reposition or add cameras to eliminate the coverage gap
Repositioning or adding cameras directly addresses the coverage gap, eliminating the vulnerability identified during the survey.
Which fence type offers the HIGHEST deterrent value for a high-security facility perimeter?
Answer: Concrete anti-ram barrier with razor wire
Concrete anti-ram barriers with razor wire provide both vehicle intrusion resistance and a significant psychological and physical deterrent.
When surveying access control systems, what does 'two-factor authentication' require?
Answer: Something you know AND something you have or are
Two-factor authentication combines two distinct credential categories—knowledge, possession, or biometric—to verify identity.
A surveyor finds that emergency exit doors are propped open by staff for convenience. This is BEST classified as:
Answer: A physical security vulnerability requiring immediate correction
Propped emergency exits create unauthorized access points and represent an immediate physical security vulnerability that must be corrected.
Which document is the surveyor's PRIMARY reference for establishing minimum physical security standards at a federal contractor facility?
Answer: NISPOM (National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual)
The NISPOM establishes mandatory physical security standards for facilities handling classified information under federal contracts.
During a survey, you discover that server room access logs show 47 entries for a single day, but only 12 authorized personnel have access. What should you do FIRST?
Answer: Review logs for tailgating events and investigate anomalies
Reviewing logs for tailgating and other anomalies identifies the cause before any corrective action is taken.