A research laboratory has a high-security area where only a small group of scientists should have access. The lab currently uses a PIN pad, but the CISO is concerned about PIN sharing. The lab also needs to maintain a detailed audit trail for compliance. Which access control system best addresses these concerns?

Install a CCTV camera to monitor who enters the area.

Replace the PIN pad with a longer, more complex PIN.

Use a proximity card that unlocks the door automatically.

Implement a biometric system using fingerprint recognition, combined with a smart card for each scientist.

A financial firm is upgrading access control for its data center. The data center hosts critical servers and is staffed 24/7. The security team wants to ensure that only authorized personnel can enter, and they need an audit trail of who entered and when. They also want to prevent tailgating. Which combination of controls best meets these requirements?

Smart card reader with a PIN pad and a security guard at the door

Combination lock with a keypad and a sign-in log at the reception desk

Proximity card reader with a door sensor and an alarm on forced entry

Biometric reader with a mantrap and video recording at the entrance

Why is site selection important for physical security?

It ensures that the building is earthquake-proof

It guarantees that no unauthorized person can enter the building

It eliminates the need for access control systems

It can reduce the risk of natural disasters and environmental hazards

A company is designing a new server room. They want to ensure that a power outage does not cause data loss or equipment damage. Which environmental control is most critical?

Smoke detectors and fire suppression

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and backup generator

Air conditioning with a backup unit

A company is building a new headquarters. The site is in a region with a moderate risk of earthquakes. The building will house a data center on the top floor. The CISO must decide whether to place the data center on the top floor or the ground floor. Which consideration is most important?

Ground floor is easier for equipment delivery and maintenance

Top floor is more accessible for emergency responders

Ground floor is more secure against unauthorized access

Top floor reduces flood risk but increases earthquake damage risk

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Domain 4Objective 2

Physical Security CCISO Practice Questions (Page 7)

Part of the Information Security Core Competencies domain, which makes up ~33% of our current practice bank. EC-Council does not publish an official question count, but from its 150-minute exam (~60–100 total, ~20–33 in this domain), expect 3–4 from this objective — we provide 58 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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10 Concepts in This Objective

Physical Security Fundamentals
Physical Security Threats and Risks
Physical Security Controls
Facility Design and Site Selection
Access Control Systems
Surveillance and Monitoring
Environmental and Life Safety
Physical Security Policies and Procedures
Physical Security Audits and Assessments
Integration with Information Security

Questions 31–35

31expert · hard
A research laboratory has a high-security area where only a small group of scientists should have access. The lab currently uses a PIN pad, but the CISO is concerned about PIN sharing. The lab also needs to maintain a detailed audit trail for compliance. Which access control system best addresses these concerns?
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32application · medium
A financial firm is upgrading access control for its data center. The data center hosts critical servers and is staffed 24/7. The security team wants to ensure that only authorized personnel can enter, and they need an audit trail of who entered and when. They also want to prevent tailgating. Which combination of controls best meets these requirements?
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33foundation · easy
Why is site selection important for physical security?
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34application · medium
A company is designing a new server room. They want to ensure that a power outage does not cause data loss or equipment damage. Which environmental control is most critical?
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35expert · hard
A company is building a new headquarters. The site is in a region with a moderate risk of earthquakes. The building will house a data center on the top floor. The CISO must decide whether to place the data center on the top floor or the ground floor. Which consideration is most important?
Select an answer first

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Physical Security CCISO Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

Why is site selection important for physical security?

A company is designing a new server room. They want to ensure that a power outage does not cause data loss or equipment damage. Which environmental control is most critical?

A company is building a new headquarters. The site is in a region with a moderate risk of earthquakes. The building will house a data center on the top floor. The CISO must decide whether to place the data center on the top floor or the ground floor. Which consideration is most important?

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