Physical Security Concepts and Attack Vectors NDE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A warehouse stores backup tapes containing customer data. An employee notices that a visitor from a vendor was left unattended in the tape storage area for several minutes. The visitor later left the building without being escorted. Which physical security control would have best prevented this situation?

   • ARequire all visitors to be escorted at all times and sign a visitor log.
   • BLock the tape storage area and give the vendor a key.
   • CAsk the vendor to wear a visitor badge.
   • DInstall a CCTV camera in the tape storage area.
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2. 2application · medium

   A company's data center is in a region prone to earthquakes. The company has redundant servers in another location, but the primary site contains the only copy of certain configuration files. What is the primary physical security concern?

   • AConfidentiality of the configuration files
   • BAvailability of the physical site
   • CAuthenticity of the configuration files
   • DIntegrity of the configuration files
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Why is physical security considered a foundational element of an organization's overall security posture?

   • ABecause it ensures that all employees follow password policies and use multi-factor authentication.
   • BBecause it eliminates the need for cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
   • CBecause it is the only control type required by most regulatory compliance frameworks.
   • DBecause it protects the physical infrastructure that hosts and processes information, without which other security controls cannot operate effectively.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A research lab stores sensitive prototypes in a room with a cipher lock. The lab also has a strict policy that all doors must remain closed at all times for climate control. Employees often prop the door open to move large equipment. Which solution addresses both security and operational needs?

   • ARemove the door and install a plastic strip curtain.
   • BInstall a camera and allow the door to be propped open.
   • CInstall a self-closing door with a magnetic hold-open device that releases on fire alarm.
   • DKeep the door propped open during business hours and lock it at night.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A hospital's server room is located in the basement, which is also used for storage. The room has a standard door lock, and the key is kept in an unlocked drawer at the nurses' station. The hospital wants to improve security without spending much money. Which measure is most effective?

   • AMove the key to a locked key cabinet with a sign-out log.
   • BPost a sign on the drawer saying 'Do Not Take Key'.
   • CReplace the door lock with a biometric reader.
   • DAdd a security camera in the basement hallway.
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