Network Security Controls - Physical Controls CCT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A company is designing a new data center. The design team must choose physical controls that protect against both unauthorized entry and environmental hazards. They have a limited budget and must prioritize the most critical controls. Which set of controls provides the best overall protection?

   • AFire suppression and HVAC only
   • BCCTV and a security guard at the entrance only
   • CPerimeter fence, biometric access control, CCTV, and fire suppression
   • DA high fence and a locked door only
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2. 7expert · hard

   A casino wants to monitor its gaming floor for cheating and theft. The surveillance team needs to be able to follow suspects as they move around the floor and zoom in on card tables. However, the casino also wants to minimize the number of cameras to reduce costs. Which surveillance approach is most appropriate?

   • AInstall a network of PTZ cameras operated by a central monitoring team.
   • BUse body-worn cameras on security personnel.
   • CInstall a single 360-degree camera in the center of the floor.
   • DInstall a few high-resolution fixed cameras covering the entire floor.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A data center is located in a region prone to earthquakes. The facility manager wants to protect servers from seismic activity while also ensuring that fire suppression systems do not cause water damage. Which combination of controls is most appropriate?

   • AInstall racks without bracing and use a clean agent fire suppression system.
   • BUse a water sprinkler system and place servers on the floor.
   • CUse seismic bracing for racks and install a pre-action sprinkler system.
   • DInstall seismic sensors that shut down servers and use a foam suppression system.
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5. 9application · medium

   A data center's HVAC system fails on a hot day. The server room temperature rises above the manufacturer's recommended range. Which immediate action should the technician take to prevent hardware damage?

   • AOpen the server room door to let cooler air in
   • BWait for the HVAC to restart automatically
   • CIncrease the fan speed on the server power supplies
   • DShut down non-critical servers to reduce heat load
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6. 10expert · hard

   A financial institution is designing a new data center. The security architect must balance the need for strong physical security with the requirement for quick evacuation in an emergency. Which combination of controls best achieves this balance?

   • AUse crash-rated bollards at the entrance and a single exit door that is always locked from the inside.
   • BUse a biometric reader on the main door and a keypad lock on the emergency exit.
   • CInstall a high fence around the facility and a security guard at the gate.
   • DInstall a mantrap at the main entrance and use panic bars on all emergency exits.
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