Infrastructure Security DS0-001 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A database administrator is planning the physical security for a new server room that will house critical database servers. The room is located in a building with a standard water-based sprinkler system. The administrator is concerned about water damage to the servers. Which fire suppression system should be recommended to protect the equipment?

   • AA standard water sprinkler system that is already installed in the building.
   • BA clean agent gas suppression system that discharges an inert gas to reduce oxygen levels.
   • CA dry chemical powder system that interrupts the chemical reaction of the fire.
   • DA foam-based suppression system that coats the equipment to smother the fire.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a primary advantage of using biometric controls for physical access to data infrastructure?

   • AThey eliminate the need for any other security measures.
   • BThey provide non-repudiation because biometric traits cannot be easily shared or lost.
   • CThey require no user training.
   • DThey are cheaper to implement than any other access control method.
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4. 13application · easy

   A financial institution is implementing a new physical access control system for its data center. The security team wants to ensure that access is granted based on a unique physical characteristic of each employee, and that the system can quickly identify an individual attempting to gain entry. Which biometric control should be selected?

   • ARFID badge reader
   • BFingerprint scanner
   • CProximity card reader
   • DPIN keypad
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5. 14foundation · easy

   A data center restricts access to the server room using a system that scans the unique physical characteristics of each authorized employee. Which type of security control is being used?

   • ASmart card authentication
   • BBiometric control
   • CMultifactor authentication
   • DRole-based access control
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6. 15application · medium

   A company's data center has a server rack containing database servers. The security policy requires that only authorized administrators can physically access the rack, and that any attempt to connect an unauthorized device to the network ports in the rack is automatically blocked. Which combination of controls should be implemented?

   • AInstall a proximity card reader on the rack door and enable DHCP snooping on the switch.
   • BInstall a biometric reader on the rack door and enable port security with sticky MAC addresses on the rack's network switch ports.
   • CInstall a keypad lock on the rack door and disable unused switch ports in the rack.
   • DInstall a CCTV camera near the rack and configure the switch to broadcast all traffic to a monitoring station.
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