Physical Security ICSSCADA Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36application · medium

   A pharmaceutical plant has a badge-controlled door to the batch control room. The security team wants to integrate the physical access control with the logical security system so that when an employee's badge is deactivated, their network login is also disabled. What is the best approach?

   • AIntegrate the physical access control system (PACS) with the identity management system using an automated workflow
   • BManually disable the network account only after the badge is deactivated
   • CUse the same password for both the badge and the network account
   • DRely on the employee's manager to notify IT when an employee leaves
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2. 37expert · hard

   A manufacturing plant experiences a physical security incident: a disgruntled employee enters the server room and damages several PLCs before being escorted out. The plant manager wants to ensure that the incident is properly handled and that similar incidents are prevented in the future. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate?

   • AContain the incident, preserve evidence, investigate the root cause, and then update physical security policies and access controls
   • BTerminate the employee and then update the security policy
   • CImmediately repair the PLCs and then review the access logs
   • DInstall new cameras and then hold a training session for all employees
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4. 38foundation · easy

   Which scenario best illustrates the integration of physical and logical security in an ICS environment?

   • AA security guard patrols the facility perimeter
   • BA firewall blocks unauthorized network traffic from the internet
   • CA badge reader at the control room door triggers an alert to the security operations center, which also disables the user's network account
   • DA backup generator provides power during an outage
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5. 39application · medium

   A utility company is updating its physical security policy. The policy must address contractors who work in the control room for extended periods. Which requirement is most important to include?

   • AContractors must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) once per year
   • BContractors must be accompanied by an employee only during the first visit
   • CContractors must be issued a temporary badge that is collected at the end of each day
   • DContractors must wear a uniform similar to employees to blend in
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6. 40application · medium

   During a routine patrol, a security guard discovers that a door to a substation control room is ajar and the lock appears tampered with. No one is inside. What should the guard do FIRST?

   • ACall the police immediately and wait outside the building
   • BSecure the area by closing and locking the door, then report the incident to the security supervisor
   • CEnter the room to check for missing equipment before calling anyone
   • DTake photographs of the door and then continue the patrol
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