Physical Security Controls ECSS Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A server room has a history of overheating during summer months, causing equipment failures. Which environmental control should be implemented to address this issue?

   • AInstall a redundant air conditioning system.
   • BKeep the door open for ventilation.
   • CAdd more servers to the room.
   • DRemove the room's humidity sensors.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   How does integrating physical security with logical network defenses create a layered security approach?

   • APhysical security is only needed for small organizations, while large organizations rely solely on logical controls
   • BPhysical controls prevent unauthorized access to hardware, while logical controls protect data and network traffic
   • CLogical controls make physical security measures unnecessary
   • DPhysical controls replace the need for firewalls and intrusion detection systems
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4. 18expert · hard

   A company's network operations center (NOC) is located in a flood-prone area. The NOC is on the ground floor, and the building has no basement. The company cannot relocate the NOC. Which combination of controls would best mitigate the risk of flood damage?

   • APurchase flood insurance and keep a backup generator on site.
   • BMove all servers to a cloud provider and decommission the NOC.
   • CInstall water sensors on the floor and move all critical equipment to raised platforms.
   • DInstall a sump pump and waterproof the walls.
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5. 19application · medium

   A small business stores backup tapes in a cabinet in the same room as the server. A fire in the server room destroyed both the servers and the backups. Which control should be added to protect backups from a similar incident?

   • AKeep a second set of backup tapes in the IT manager's office.
   • BMove the backup tapes to a secure off-site location.
   • CStore backup tapes in a fireproof safe within the server room.
   • DInstall a water-based fire suppression system in the server room.
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6. 20application · medium

   A data center uses a gas-based fire suppression system. During a fire alarm test, the system accidentally discharged, and the room was flooded with the suppression gas. What is the most important safety consideration for personnel?

   • AEnsure the room is evacuated before the system discharges.
   • BVerify that the gas does not damage electronic equipment.
   • CConfirm that the alarm system is working properly.
   • DCheck that the gas cylinders are still full after discharge.
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