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A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from their desk over the weekend. The laptop contained sensitive client data. Which physical security control should have been implemented to prevent this theft?

Trap 1: Biometric authentication

Biometric authentication controls access to the device but does not physically prevent the laptop from being taken.

Trap 2: Full disk encryption

Full disk encryption protects data if the device is stolen but does not prevent the theft itself.

Trap 3: Smart card reader

A smart card reader controls logical access to the system but does not physically secure the laptop.

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A
Biometric authentication
Why wrong: Biometric authentication controls access to the device but does not physically prevent the laptop from being taken.
B
Cable lock
A cable lock physically secures the laptop to a desk, making theft much more difficult and time-consuming.
C
Full disk encryption
Why wrong: Full disk encryption protects data if the device is stolen but does not prevent the theft itself.
D
Smart card reader
Why wrong: A smart card reader controls logical access to the system but does not physically secure the laptop.

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Physical Security Controls questions

A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from their desk over the weekend. The laptop contained sensitive client data. Which physical security control should have been implemented to prevent this theft?

During a security audit, you find that a company's server room door is propped open with a trash can to allow airflow. What is the most immediate physical security risk in this scenario?

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?

A company is designing a secure entry for a high-security lab. They need to ensure that only one person can enter at a time and that the person must be authenticated before the second door opens. Which physical security control should be used?

A technician is configuring a new server rack in a shared office space. Which physical security measure should be applied to prevent unauthorized physical access to the servers?

A technician is troubleshooting why a smart card reader at a secure entrance fails intermittently. Users can sometimes enter, but other times the reader does not respond. What should the technician check first?

A small office wants to restrict access to the server room to only authorized IT staff. They need a solution that does not require keys or cards that can be lost. Which physical security control should they implement?

A company is implementing a new policy to prevent tailgating at the main entrance. Which physical security control should they deploy?

A data center manager wants to implement a physical security control that can detect if a server chassis has been opened without authorization. Which control should they use?

A school district is deploying laptops to students and wants to deter theft while keeping devices usable. Which physical security control should they implement on the laptops?

A company experiences a data breach after an attacker physically removes a hard drive from an unsecured workstation. The workstation was in a public area. Which combination of physical and logical controls would have best prevented this?

A small business wants to prevent unauthorized individuals from following employees through a secure entrance after badge access is granted. Which physical security control is specifically designed to address this threat?

During a security incident investigation, you discover that an attacker gained physical access to a network closet by using a cloned RFID badge. Which control would have most effectively prevented this type of attack?

A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from a locked office over the weekend. The office door uses a standard key lock, and the laptop was not physically secured. Which physical security control would have most likely prevented this theft?

During a security audit, you find that a server room door has a standard key lock, but the key is kept in an unlocked drawer nearby. Which physical security principle is being violated?

During a routine security audit, you find that an employee has taped their door lock open to avoid using their badge every time they leave for a break. What is the most immediate security concern with this practice?

A technician is tasked with securing a shared office printer that stores sensitive documents on its hard drive. The printer is in an open area. Which physical security measure should be prioritized to protect the data on the printer?

A technician is deploying laptops for a sales team that works remotely from coffee shops and client sites. The laptops contain sensitive customer data. Which physical security control is most practical for these mobile devices?

A technician is configuring a new server room and needs to ensure that only authorized personnel can physically access it. The company wants a solution that does not require replacement of keys or cards if one is lost. Which access control method best meets this requirement?

A company is moving to a new office and wants to secure its server room against both unauthorized entry and environmental hazards. Which combination of physical controls should be implemented?

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