A security consultant is designing physical security for a high-security research facility. The facility has a single entrance that is staffed by a guard. The consultant must choose a secondary authentication method to supplement the guard's visual check. The facility handles sensitive materials and requires a high level of assurance. Which method provides the highest assurance while maintaining reasonable throughput?

A fingerprint biometric reader that requires the employee to place a finger on the reader.

A proximity card reader that grants access after the guard verifies the employee's face.

A facial recognition system that automatically matches the employee's face to a database before the guard opens the door.

A PIN pad that requires the employee to enter a personal code.

Which access control mechanism is most effective at preventing tailgating?

A standard key lock on the door

A mantrap with interlocking doors

A company is relocating its headquarters to a region that experiences frequent earthquakes. The facilities team is designing the new building's physical security. Which site-selection and design consideration is most important for mitigating earthquake risk?

Select a location near a fault line to reduce travel time for emergency services.

Design the building with large windows to reduce structural weight.

Place the building on soft soil to absorb seismic waves.

Choose a location on solid bedrock and design the building with seismic bracing.

Which fire suppression system is commonly used in data centers because it does not damage electronic equipment?

Clean agent gas suppression system

A coastal data center is evaluating physical security risks. The region is prone to hurricanes, and the facility is located near a major shipping port. Which combination of threats should the risk assessment prioritize?

Natural disasters (hurricanes) and sabotage from port-related activities.

Theft of equipment and unauthorized access by employees.

Power outages and equipment failure only.

Social engineering and phishing attacks.

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Physical Security ACCISO Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A security consultant is designing physical security for a high-security research facility. The facility has a single entrance that is staffed by a guard. The consultant must choose a secondary authentication method to supplement the guard's visual check. The facility handles sensitive materials and requires a high level of assurance. Which method provides the highest assurance while maintaining reasonable throughput?
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Which access control mechanism is most effective at preventing tailgating?
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18application · medium
A company is relocating its headquarters to a region that experiences frequent earthquakes. The facilities team is designing the new building's physical security. Which site-selection and design consideration is most important for mitigating earthquake risk?
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19foundation · easy
Which fire suppression system is commonly used in data centers because it does not damage electronic equipment?
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20application · medium
A coastal data center is evaluating physical security risks. The region is prone to hurricanes, and the facility is located near a major shipping port. Which combination of threats should the risk assessment prioritize?
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