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220-1102 Practice Question: A company's server room has a door with a…
A company's server room has a door with a proximity card reader. Employees report that the door sometimes does not close fully, allowing it to be pushed open without a card. What is the best solution?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates focus on the authentication technology (card reader) rather than the physical barrier integrity, mistakenly thinking a stronger authentication method (biometric) will solve a mechanical latching problem.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Install a door closer mechanism
The core issue is that the door fails to close fully, bypassing the proximity card reader's access control. A door closer mechanism is a mechanical device that automatically pulls the door shut, ensuring it latches and requires card authentication to re-enter. This directly addresses the physical vulnerability without changing the authentication method.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Replace the proximity card reader with a biometric reader
Why it's wrong here
Replacing the proximity card reader with a biometric reader enhances the authentication method by verifying a user's unique physical characteristics, such as a fingerprint or iris scan. However, this upgrade solely addresses who is authorized to *attempt* entry, not the physical mechanism of the door itself. The problem described is the door not closing, which is a mechanical issue, making a change to the authentication method irrelevant to ensuring the door physically latches shut.
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Install a door closer mechanism
Why this is correct
Installing a door closer mechanism directly resolves the issue of a door not closing properly. This device, typically hydraulic or spring-loaded, automatically pulls the door shut after it has been opened, ensuring it fully latches into the door frame. This physical control is a preventative measure that maintains the security perimeter of the server room by preventing the door from being inadvertently left ajar, thereby blocking unauthorized physical access.
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Add a security camera to monitor the door
Why it's wrong here
Adding a security camera to monitor the door provides valuable forensic evidence by recording who enters or exits and if the door is left open. While useful for post-incident analysis and accountability, a camera is a reactive, detective security measure. It does not physically prevent the door from remaining ajar or automatically secure it; it only documents the event. Therefore, it does not proactively solve the immediate physical security vulnerability of an unsecured door.
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Increase the frequency of badge audits
Why it's wrong here
Increasing the frequency of badge audits involves reviewing access logs to track who used their credentials to enter the server room and at what specific times. This is an administrative control focused on accountability, compliance, and detecting potential misuse of access privileges. However, an audit does not physically ensure the door closes and latches after someone uses their badge, nor can it correct a mechanical issue or prevent a door from being left open.
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Key term
Access control
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Key term
Vulnerability
A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, network, or software that could be exploited by a threat to cause harm or unauthorized access.
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