How does a secure perimeter, such as a fence or wall, contribute to facility physical security?

It encrypts data transmitted between buildings on the campus

It verifies the identity of every person entering the facility

It automatically alerts law enforcement when an intrusion occurs

It establishes a physical boundary that delays and deters unauthorized entry

What is the primary purpose of physical security in the context of overall network defense?

To protect hardware, facilities, and personnel from physical threats that could compromise network assets

To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and block malicious packets

To encrypt all data transmitted between network devices to ensure confidentiality

To manage user authentication and authorization for accessing network resources

What is the purpose of designing a facility with restricted areas, such as a server room separate from general office space?

To improve the aesthetic appearance of the office for visitors

To reduce the need for network firewalls and antivirus software

To ensure that employees have easy access to servers for maintenance

To limit access to sensitive equipment to only authorized personnel

A data center houses critical servers that must remain operational during a utility power failure. The facility currently has no backup power. Which solution provides the most immediate protection against a short-duration outage?

Deploy a flywheel energy storage system that provides 30 seconds of ride-through.

Add a second utility feed from a different substation.

Install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) rated to support the servers for at least 15 minutes.

Install a diesel generator and configure it to start automatically when utility power is lost.

Why is climate control (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) important in a data center?

To provide backup power in case of an electrical outage

To monitor network traffic for malicious activity

To maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels to prevent hardware failure

To physically secure the facility against intruders

EC-CouncilCertified Security Specialist

Domain 1Objective 4

Physical Security Controls ECSS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Network Defense Fundamentals and Controls domain, which makes up ~21% of our current practice bank.

40questions here

8free pages

8concepts

Questions 11–15

11foundation · easy
How does a secure perimeter, such as a fence or wall, contribute to facility physical security?
Select an answer first
12foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of physical security in the context of overall network defense?
Select an answer first
13foundation · easy
What is the purpose of designing a facility with restricted areas, such as a server room separate from general office space?
Select an answer first
14application · medium
A data center houses critical servers that must remain operational during a utility power failure. The facility currently has no backup power. Which solution provides the most immediate protection against a short-duration outage?
Select an answer first
15foundation · easy
Why is climate control (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) important in a data center?
Select an answer first

Finished these 5 questions?

Review the revealed explanations, or continue through the curriculum.

Next 5 questions →Back to ECSS

Free Basic Practice is a study aid with revealable answers — not a scored exam. Examers.io is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by EC-Council. “ECSS” is a trademark of its owner, used for identification only.