A warehouse stores high-value inventory and has a loading dock that must remain accessible for deliveries during business hours. After hours, the dock is unattended. Which physical control BEST reduces the risk of theft through the loading dock while maintaining operational efficiency?

Leave the dock open at all times to allow for easy access

Install a roll-up steel door that is locked during non-business hours and monitored by CCTV

Post a sign that says 'Authorized Personnel Only'

Use a chain-link fence around the dock that is only closed during weekends

A company is designing a new office building and must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and local fire safety regulations. Which facility design feature is REQUIRED to meet these compliance requirements?

Accessible evacuation routes with audible and visual alarms

A single, wide staircase for all occupants

Automatic door locks on all exits

A city is redesigning a downtown plaza that has a high rate of petty crime. The plaza is surrounded by government buildings and is heavily used by pedestrians. The city wants to reduce crime without making the plaza feel like a fortress. Which CPTED-based approach BEST achieves this goal?

Install high walls and security gates at all entrances

Remove all benches and seating to discourage loitering

Deploy uniformed security guards to patrol the plaza

Increase lighting, add public art, and encourage street-facing businesses

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3.8 - Apply Security Principles to Site and Facility Design CISSP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Part of the Security Architecture and Engineering domain, which accounts for 13% of the CISSP exam. ISC2 does not publish an official question count, but from its 180-minute exam (~70–120 total, ~9–16 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 29 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 16–20

16application · medium
A warehouse stores high-value inventory and has a loading dock that must remain accessible for deliveries during business hours. After hours, the dock is unattended. Which physical control BEST reduces the risk of theft through the loading dock while maintaining operational efficiency?
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17application · medium
A company is designing a new office building and must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and local fire safety regulations. Which facility design feature is REQUIRED to meet these compliance requirements?
Select an answer first
18foundation · easy
Which of the following is a widely recognized standard for fire safety in building design?
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19foundation · easy
Which compliance requirement is most directly related to facility design for accessibility?
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20expert · hard
A city is redesigning a downtown plaza that has a high rate of petty crime. The plaza is surrounded by government buildings and is heavily used by pedestrians. The city wants to reduce crime without making the plaza feel like a fortress. Which CPTED-based approach BEST achieves this goal?
Select an answer first

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3.8 - Apply Security Principles to Site and Facility Design CISSP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

A warehouse stores high-value inventory and has a loading dock that must remain accessible for deliveries during business hours. After hours, the dock is unattended. Which physical control BEST reduces the risk of theft through the loading dock while maintaining operational efficiency?

A company is designing a new office building and must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and local fire safety regulations. Which facility design feature is REQUIRED to meet these compliance requirements?

Which of the following is a widely recognized standard for fire safety in building design?

Which compliance requirement is most directly related to facility design for accessibility?

A city is redesigning a downtown plaza that has a high rate of petty crime. The plaza is surrounded by government buildings and is heavily used by pedestrians. The city wants to reduce crime without making the plaza feel like a fortress. Which CPTED-based approach BEST achieves this goal?

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