CSS CSS Physical Security & Access Control

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Defense in depth

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Single-layer security

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Perimeter exclusion

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Reactive security

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Allow entry since the visitor appears professional

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Escort the visitor to any available office without verification

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Deny entry permanently and place on a watchlist

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To provide a holding area for detained suspects

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To store security equipment

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To serve as a break room for officers

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Designing landscaping to eliminate hiding spots and improve natural surveillance

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Installing barbed wire on all fences regardless of location

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Using only electronic access control with no physical barriers

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Relying exclusively on security officers without environmental modifications

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Perimeter or boundary lighting

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Emergency lighting

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Decorative accent lighting

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Task lighting

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

An antipassback violation

Answer

Piggyback entry

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Tailgating

Answer

Card cloning