A company is moving its primary data center to a leased facility. During the facility assessment, the security team notes that the loading dock is adjacent to the server room wall, and the server room has a single entry door. The facility manager proposes adding a badge reader to the server room door and installing bollards at the loading dock. Which additional control is most critical to address the identified risk?

Add a security camera covering the loading dock and server room wall

Install a mantrap with interlocking doors at the server room entrance

Implement a visitor management procedure for all loading dock personnel

Reinforce the shared wall with concrete or steel and add intrusion detection

During a data center facility assessment, which of the following is the primary purpose of evaluating the perimeter fence and exterior lighting?

To provide aesthetic appeal and improve employee morale

To deter and delay unauthorized physical access to the facility

To ensure compliance with local zoning regulations

To reduce the need for interior access controls

A data center is located in a building with multiple tenants. The data center operator wants to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the data center floor. The building has a shared lobby. Which control is most appropriate?

Rely on the building's lobby security

Use a visitor log at the data center entrance

Install a badge reader at the data center entrance

Post a security guard at the data center entrance

A company issues badges to employees. An employee loses their badge and reports it. The security team needs to prevent misuse. What is the first action to take?

Notify all security guards about the lost badge

Issue a replacement badge immediately

Deactivate the lost badge in the access control system

Conduct an audit of all badge access logs

A financial services firm is designing a new trading floor. The area will handle sensitive client data. The security team wants to prevent data leakage via personal devices. Which control is most effective?

Implement a policy requiring employees to leave personal devices in lockers

Install signal-blocking Faraday cages around the trading floor

Post signs prohibiting personal devices in the area

Deploy a managed access control system that restricts device entry and use

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Domain 1Objective 8

1.8 - Collaborate with Physical Security Operations (e.g., Data Center/facility Assessment, Badging and Visitor Management, Personal Device Restrictions) SSCP Practice Questions (Page 3)

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11application · medium
A company is moving its primary data center to a leased facility. During the facility assessment, the security team notes that the loading dock is adjacent to the server room wall, and the server room has a single entry door. The facility manager proposes adding a badge reader to the server room door and installing bollards at the loading dock. Which additional control is most critical to address the identified risk?
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12foundation · easy
During a data center facility assessment, which of the following is the primary purpose of evaluating the perimeter fence and exterior lighting?
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13expert · hard
A data center is located in a building with multiple tenants. The data center operator wants to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the data center floor. The building has a shared lobby. Which control is most appropriate?
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14application · medium
A company issues badges to employees. An employee loses their badge and reports it. The security team needs to prevent misuse. What is the first action to take?
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15application · medium
A financial services firm is designing a new trading floor. The area will handle sensitive client data. The security team wants to prevent data leakage via personal devices. Which control is most effective?
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