A server room is experiencing high humidity levels, which are causing condensation on the server racks. The administrator wants to implement a control to reduce the humidity. Which environmental control is specifically designed for this purpose?

Lowering the thermostat set point

A server room's HVAC system has failed, and the temperature is rising. The administrator needs to keep the servers running until the HVAC is repaired. Which immediate action is most effective in preventing overheating?

Open the server room door to allow natural airflow

Shut down non-critical servers to reduce heat load

Use portable fans to circulate air

Increase the thermostat set point to reduce cooling demand

A small business has a server closet with a single door. The owner wants to ensure that only authorized employees can enter, but does not want to spend a lot of money. Which access control system is the most cost-effective and provides a reasonable level of security?

A proximity card reader with a central management system

A security guard stationed at the door

How do biometric systems enhance physical security compared to traditional key cards?

They require no power source to operate

They use unique physical characteristics that cannot be easily lost or stolen

They can be easily reset if a user forgets their credentials

They are cheaper to install and maintain

A server room is being built in a building that has a history of water leaks from the floor above. The administrator wants to protect the servers from water damage. Which environmental control is most effective for this concern?

Installing water leak detection sensors under the raised floor

Sealing all cable penetrations in the ceiling

Deploying a dehumidifier in the room

Using a raised floor with drainage channels

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Domain 3Objective 2

Physical Security SK0-005 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Security and disaster recovery domain, which accounts for 24% of the SK0-005 exam. CompTIA does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~8–14 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 28 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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11application · medium
A server room is experiencing high humidity levels, which are causing condensation on the server racks. The administrator wants to implement a control to reduce the humidity. Which environmental control is specifically designed for this purpose?
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12application · medium
A server room's HVAC system has failed, and the temperature is rising. The administrator needs to keep the servers running until the HVAC is repaired. Which immediate action is most effective in preventing overheating?
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13application · medium
A small business has a server closet with a single door. The owner wants to ensure that only authorized employees can enter, but does not want to spend a lot of money. Which access control system is the most cost-effective and provides a reasonable level of security?
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14foundation · easy
How do biometric systems enhance physical security compared to traditional key cards?
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15application · medium
A server room is being built in a building that has a history of water leaks from the floor above. The administrator wants to protect the servers from water damage. Which environmental control is most effective for this concern?
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