A data center is in a region with frequent power outages. The facility manager wants to ensure that perimeter lighting and access control systems remain operational during an outage. Which solution is most appropriate?

Rely on battery-powered emergency lights only

Use solar-powered lights and hope the grid is stable

Do nothing because outages are rare

Install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for critical systems and backup generator for extended outages

An organization has a sensitive research lab. The lab is inside a building that also houses a cafeteria open to all employees. Which internal control is most effective to restrict access to the lab?

A receptionist at the building entrance

A sign stating 'Restricted Area'

A mantrap with two interlocking doors and a badge reader

A CCTV camera outside the lab door

A company has a secure area that must be accessible to employees 24/7, but the company also wants to ensure that only authorized personnel enter. Which control best balances accessibility and security?

A security guard who checks IDs during business hours only

A keypad with a shared code changed monthly

A locked door with keys held by one employee

Electronic access control with 24/7 badge authentication

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Domain 7Objective 14

7.14 - Implement and Manage Physical Security CISSP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Security Operations 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 1–1 from this objective — we provide 21 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 11–15

11foundation · easy
A facility manager wants to prevent a vehicle from ramming through the main entrance gate. Which perimeter security control is most appropriate for this purpose?
Select an answer first
12expert · hard
A data center is in a region with frequent power outages. The facility manager wants to ensure that perimeter lighting and access control systems remain operational during an outage. Which solution is most appropriate?
Select an answer first
13foundation · easy
A data center requires that only authorized personnel with a valid badge can enter the server room. Which internal security control is designed to enforce this restriction?
Select an answer first
14application · medium
An organization has a sensitive research lab. The lab is inside a building that also houses a cafeteria open to all employees. Which internal control is most effective to restrict access to the lab?
Select an answer first
15expert · hard
A company has a secure area that must be accessible to employees 24/7, but the company also wants to ensure that only authorized personnel enter. Which control best balances accessibility and security?
Select an answer first

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Questions 11–15

A facility manager wants to prevent a vehicle from ramming through the main entrance gate. Which perimeter security control is most appropriate for this purpose?

A data center is in a region with frequent power outages. The facility manager wants to ensure that perimeter lighting and access control systems remain operational during an outage. Which solution is most appropriate?

A data center requires that only authorized personnel with a valid badge can enter the server room. Which internal security control is designed to enforce this restriction?

An organization has a sensitive research lab. The lab is inside a building that also houses a cafeteria open to all employees. Which internal control is most effective to restrict access to the lab?

A company has a secure area that must be accessible to employees 24/7, but the company also wants to ensure that only authorized personnel enter. Which control best balances accessibility and security?

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