A company operates a data center in a shared office building. The server room door currently uses a key lock, and the key is kept in an unlocked drawer at the reception desk. The security manager wants to implement a control that ensures only authorized personnel can enter, provides an audit trail of who entered, and eliminates the risk of lost or copied keys. Which control best meets these requirements?

Install a keypad lock with a shared code for the IT team.

Install an electronic access control system with individual PIN codes and audit logging.

Issue smart cards to all employees and install a card reader on the door.

Install a biometric fingerprint reader on the server room door.

A warehouse has a large open area where inventory is stored. The manager wants to monitor for theft and also deter potential thieves. Which surveillance system is most appropriate for this large indoor space?

Hire a security guard to patrol the warehouse.

Use motion sensors connected to an alarm system.

Install multiple PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras strategically around the warehouse.

Install a single fixed CCTV camera at the entrance.

A pharmaceutical lab stores controlled substances in a vault. The lab manager wants to ensure that only two specific employees can access the vault, and that their access is logged. Additionally, the lab has a policy that both employees must be present to open the vault. Which access control mechanism is most appropriate?

Install a smart card reader that requires two different cards to open the door.

Use a biometric fingerprint reader with a single enrolled fingerprint.

Use a proximity card reader and a CCTV camera.

Install a keypad lock with a shared code for the two employees.

A warehouse stores backup tapes near a loading dock. The security team wants to deter after-hours theft and provide evidence if a break-in occurs. They have a limited budget and no on-site guards. Which combination is most effective?

A guard dog patrolling the dock at night

High-resolution CCTV with motion detection and bright exterior lighting

A chain-link fence around the entire property

A sign stating that the area is under surveillance

A company has a large outdoor campus with several buildings. The security team wants to monitor the perimeter fence line for intruders, especially at night. Which surveillance approach is most effective for this large area?

Rely on motion-activated floodlights only

Install thermal imaging cameras along the fence line

Post security guards at each building entrance

Use a single fixed CCTV camera at the main gate

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41application · medium
A company operates a data center in a shared office building. The server room door currently uses a key lock, and the key is kept in an unlocked drawer at the reception desk. The security manager wants to implement a control that ensures only authorized personnel can enter, provides an audit trail of who entered, and eliminates the risk of lost or copied keys. Which control best meets these requirements?
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42application · medium
A warehouse has a large open area where inventory is stored. The manager wants to monitor for theft and also deter potential thieves. Which surveillance system is most appropriate for this large indoor space?
Select an answer first
43expert · hard
A pharmaceutical lab stores controlled substances in a vault. The lab manager wants to ensure that only two specific employees can access the vault, and that their access is logged. Additionally, the lab has a policy that both employees must be present to open the vault. Which access control mechanism is most appropriate?
Select an answer first
44application · medium
A warehouse stores backup tapes near a loading dock. The security team wants to deter after-hours theft and provide evidence if a break-in occurs. They have a limited budget and no on-site guards. Which combination is most effective?
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45application · medium
A company has a large outdoor campus with several buildings. The security team wants to monitor the perimeter fence line for intruders, especially at night. Which surveillance approach is most effective for this large area?
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A warehouse has a large open area where inventory is stored. The manager wants to monitor for theft and also deter potential thieves. Which surveillance system is most appropriate for this large indoor space?

A warehouse stores backup tapes near a loading dock. The security team wants to deter after-hours theft and provide evidence if a break-in occurs. They have a limited budget and no on-site guards. Which combination is most effective?

A company has a large outdoor campus with several buildings. The security team wants to monitor the perimeter fence line for intruders, especially at night. Which surveillance approach is most effective for this large area?

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