Physical Security ACCISO Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–45

1. 41application · medium

   A hospital is designing a new data center wing that will house patient records and critical imaging systems. The region experiences frequent thunderstorms and occasional flooding. The facility must maintain continuous operations during a 4-hour utility outage. Which combination of site-selection and environmental controls best meets the requirement?

   • APlace the wing on the second floor with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) sized for 30 minutes and a diesel generator with a 6-hour fuel supply.
   • BLocate the wing on the ground floor with a diesel generator and a 2-hour fuel supply.
   • CInstall the wing on the roof with only a large UPS rated for 4 hours and no generator.
   • DBuild the wing below grade with a natural-gas generator and a 4-hour battery bank.
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2. 42application · medium

   A financial services firm is upgrading access control at its data center. The compliance team requires a tamper-evident audit trail of who entered the server room and when, while the operations team wants to eliminate the risk of tailgating. The facility already has a mantrap with a security guard. Which access control enhancement best satisfies both requirements?

   • AIssue smart cards with PIN codes to all employees and require them to present the card to the guard.
   • BReplace the mantrap with a single high-security turnstile that uses RFID badges.
   • CAdd a CCTV camera above the mantrap and have the guard review footage weekly.
   • DInstall a biometric fingerprint reader on the inner door of the mantrap and integrate it with the existing access log system.
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4. 43foundation · easy

   Which type of alarm system is designed to detect unauthorized entry through a door or window?

   • AA perimeter intrusion detection system
   • BA carbon monoxide detector
   • CA motion sensor alarm
   • DA fire alarm system
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5. 44expert · hard

   A company is designing a new data center. The design team is considering the placement of the HVAC system and the power backup. The data center is in a region with high humidity and frequent thunderstorms. The company wants to ensure the data center remains operational during a storm-related power outage. Which design consideration is most critical?

   • APlace the HVAC system on the roof to save interior space.
   • BDesign the data center with a raised floor for cable management and cooling.
   • CEnsure the data center has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
   • DInstall a backup generator with an automatic transfer switch (ATS) and a UPS for seamless transition.
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6. 45foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of a physical security audit?

   • ATo punish employees who violate security policies
   • BTo design a new facility layout from scratch
   • CTo replace all existing physical security controls with newer technology
   • DTo identify vulnerabilities and ensure that physical security controls are effective and compliant
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