Physical Security Concepts and Attack Vectors NDE Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A company's server room is protected by a proximity card reader. An attacker stands close behind an employee and enters the room with them when the door opens, without using a card. Which two physical security concepts are most directly involved?

   • ATailgating and access control
   • BTheft and sabotage
   • CDeterrence and detection
   • DSocial engineering and surveillance
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2. 22expert · hard

   A company has a legacy badge system that does not support remote revocation. An employee is fired, but the badge remains active for 48 hours. During that time, the former employee enters the building and steals a laptop. Which control would have most effectively prevented this?

   • AChange all door locks within 48 hours of any termination.
   • BUse a sign-in sheet for all employees for 48 hours after termination.
   • CPost a guard at the entrance for 48 hours after any termination.
   • DImplement a procedure to physically collect the badge at termination.
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4. 23application · medium

   A data center operator notices that an unauthorized person followed an employee through the biometric turnstile without being challenged. The operator wants to implement a control that directly prevents this specific attack vector. Which control is most effective?

   • AAdd a second biometric reader at the elevator entrance.
   • BPost a sign reminding employees to challenge tailgaters.
   • CInstall a mantraps with interlocking doors that allow only one authenticated person to pass at a time.
   • DIncrease the frequency of security patrols in the lobby.
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5. 24expert · hard

   A company is designing a new office and wants to protect its research lab, which contains valuable prototypes. The lab is on the second floor with windows facing a public street. The company wants to prevent break-ins through the windows while maintaining natural light. Which control is most appropriate?

   • APlace a security camera inside the lab pointing at the windows.
   • BReplace the windows with solid brick walls.
   • CInstall security film on the windows and add window sensors connected to the alarm system.
   • DAdd bars on the outside of the windows.
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6. 25expert · hard

   A company's office has a loading dock that is accessible from the street. Delivery personnel often enter the building through the dock without being checked. The company wants to prevent unauthorized entry while allowing legitimate deliveries. Which control is most effective?

   • APost a sign that says 'Authorized Personnel Only' on the dock door.
   • BInstall a roll-up door that is kept closed and a doorbell/intercom system for delivery personnel to announce their arrival.
   • CLeave the dock door open during business hours and rely on a security camera to record who enters.
   • DAsk delivery personnel to call the front desk before arriving, but leave the door unlocked.
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