CSS CSS Physical Security & Access Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following fence heights is generally considered the minimum for providing serious deterrence in security applications?
- 3 feet
- 4 feet
- 6–8 feet (Correct answer)
- 2 feet
Correct answer: 6–8 feet
Fences of 6 to 8 feet are generally considered the minimum height to provide a meaningful physical deterrent to intrusion.
Question 2: A security supervisor conducting a physical security survey should prioritize identifying:
- The location of all employee parking spaces
- Vulnerabilities in access points, lighting, fencing, and surveillance coverage (Correct answer)
- The interior design preferences of facility management
- The best locations for employee social gatherings
Correct answer: Vulnerabilities in access points, lighting, fencing, and surveillance coverage
A physical security survey systematically identifies weaknesses in barriers, lighting, surveillance, and access to guide corrective measures.
Question 3: What is tailgating in the context of access control?
- An officer following a vehicle too closely during patrol
- An unauthorized person following an authorized individual through a secured door (Correct answer)
- A type of wireless access card attack
- A method of physical training for security officers
Correct answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized individual through a secured door
Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person exploits an authorized user's access by following them closely through a secured entry.
Question 4: Which of the following is considered an active deterrent in physical security?
- Security fencing
- Posted warning signs
- A security officer conducting visible patrols (Correct answer)
- Perimeter lighting
Correct answer: A security officer conducting visible patrols
Active deterrents involve human presence and action; security officers on patrol actively discourage unauthorized access.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a security buffer zone around a protected facility?
- To provide parking for employees
- To create a clear area between the perimeter and the facility that allows detection of intruders (Correct answer)
- To store landscaping equipment
- To allow unauthorized visitors to wait before entry
Correct answer: To create a clear area between the perimeter and the facility that allows detection of intruders
A buffer zone creates standoff distance between the perimeter and the building, giving officers time to detect and respond to threats.
Question 6: A CSS supervisor is reviewing CCTV coverage. Which area is most critical to ensure is monitored at all times?
- Employee break rooms
- All access points, entry/exit doors, and high-value asset locations (Correct answer)
- Parking areas only during daytime hours
- Administrative offices where no public access occurs
Correct answer: All access points, entry/exit doors, and high-value asset locations
Camera coverage must prioritize access points and high-value areas where security breaches are most likely to occur.
CSS CSS Physical Security & Access Control 2
Which of the following fence heights is generally considered the minimum for providing serious deterrence in security applications?