CSS Physical Security & Access Control Flashcards

Which concept describes the use of multiple overlapping security measures to protect an asset?

Answer: Defense in depth

Defense in depth uses multiple layers of security controls so that if one fails, others remain to protect the asset.

A visitor arrives at a secured facility without an appointment. What is the correct access control procedure?

Answer: Verify identity, contact the host, and follow site visitor management procedures before granting access

Proper visitor management requires identity verification and host confirmation before granting access to secured areas.

What is the primary function of a mantrap (sally port) in physical security?

Answer: To control access by allowing only one person at a time to pass through, preventing tailgating

A mantrap prevents tailgating by interlocking two doors so only one can be open at a time, ensuring individual access control.

CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Which of the following is an example of a CPTED principle?

Answer: Designing landscaping to eliminate hiding spots and improve natural surveillance

CPTED uses the physical environment — including landscaping, lighting, and sightlines — to naturally deter criminal activity.

Which type of lighting is specifically designed to illuminate boundaries and perimeters of a facility at night?

Answer: Perimeter or boundary lighting

Perimeter lighting illuminates facility boundaries to deter intrusion and support officer patrol visibility at night.

An access control card system shows that an employee badged in but did not badge out. This anomaly is called:

Answer: An antipassback violation

Antipassback violations occur when an access card is used to enter but the system has no corresponding exit record, indicating a potential breach.