Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems GCIP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A facility manager is planning the physical security for a new data center that will house BES Cyber Systems. The manager wants to implement continuous monitoring of all entry points and ensure that the monitoring system is tested regularly. The facility has a limited budget, so the manager needs to balance cost with effectiveness. Which approach best meets these requirements?

   • ADeploy security guards at all entry points and have them conduct hourly patrols
   • BUse a badge access control system and rely on access logs for monitoring
   • CInstall door sensors connected to an alarm system and schedule monthly tests
   • DInstall video cameras at all entry points and review footage only after an incident
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2. 27application · medium

   A facility manager is designing the physical security for a new room that will house BES Cyber Systems. The room has one entry door and no windows. The manager wants to detect unauthorized entry attempts and also record who enters and exits. Which combination of controls should the manager implement?

   • AA glass break sensor and a panic button
   • BA motion sensor inside the room and a badge reader at the door
   • CA door contact sensor and a video camera positioned to capture the entry area
   • DA proximity card reader and a door position switch
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4. 28application · medium

   A control center's physical security plan requires that all intrusion detection sensors be tested quarterly. During the last quarterly test, two of the 12 door sensors failed to trigger an alarm when the door was opened. The security manager needs to address this finding. What should the manager do first?

   • ADisable the two failed sensors and rely on the remaining ten sensors for coverage
   • BIncrease the frequency of tests to monthly for all sensors
   • CReplace both sensors immediately and reschedule the test for next quarter
   • DDocument the failure, repair or replace the sensors, and retest them to verify they now function correctly
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5. 29expert · hard

   A security analyst is monitoring the physical security systems for a facility with BES Cyber Systems. The analyst receives an alert that a door in a sensitive area was opened, but the badge reader did not record a valid badge swipe. The video feed shows an individual entering the room, but the analyst does not recognize them. What should the analyst do?

   • AIgnore the alert because the badge reader did not record a swipe, which may be a technical issue
   • BImmediately dispatch security to the location to investigate
   • CDisable the door's access control system to prevent further entry
   • DReview the video feed to identify the individual and check the access logs for any related events
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6. 30expert · hard

   A security team is responsible for maintaining the physical security of a BES Cyber System room. The room has a badge reader, a camera, and a door contact sensor. The team wants to ensure all devices are working and that alerts are generated for failures. What is the most comprehensive approach?

   • AReview the access logs weekly and assume the devices are working if entries are logged.
   • BImplement a monthly test of each device and configure the system to send an alert if any device fails to respond to a test.
   • CTest the badge reader annually and rely on the camera to detect failures.
   • DReplace all devices every two years without testing.
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