FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A company is developing a security policy. Which THREE of the following are examples of physical security controls?
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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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Employing security guards to monitor entrances
Physical security controls protect hardware and facilities. Badge readers, locks, and guards are physical. Firewalls and antivirus are logical/technical controls.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Employing security guards to monitor entrances
Why this is correct
Guards are physical security.
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Requiring employees to use strong passwords
Why it's wrong here
This is a technical/administrative control, not physical.
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Using a firewall to filter network traffic
Why it's wrong here
Firewall is a technical control.
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Installing badge readers on doors
Why this is correct
Badge readers control physical access.
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Locking server rooms with biometric locks
Why this is correct
Locks are physical controls.
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Variation 1. Which of the following is an example of a physical security control?
easy- A.Password policy
- B.Antivirus software
- ✓ C.Biometric door lock
- D.Firewall
Why C: Physical security controls include measures like locks, guards, and biometric scanners to protect physical assets.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security controls?
easy- ✓ A.A security guard at the entrance
- B.A firewall
- C.Antivirus software
- D.An intrusion detection system
- ✓ E.A lock on a server room door
Why A: Physical security controls protect the physical environment and assets.
Variation 3. A company is implementing physical security measures. Which two of the following are examples of physical security controls? (Select TWO.)
medium- A.Enforcing strong passwords
- B.Using a firewall
- C.Installing antivirus software
- ✓ D.Locking screens when leaving the desk
- ✓ E.Shredding sensitive documents
Why D: Locking screens prevent unauthorized viewing, and shredding documents destroys sensitive paper data. Both are physical security.
Variation 4. Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security measures? (Select TWO)
medium- ✓ A.Locking the computer screen when leaving the desk
- B.Requiring strong passwords
- ✓ C.Shredding documents containing confidential information
- D.Using encryption for sensitive files
- E.Installing a network firewall
Why A: Locking screens when away (lock screen) and shredding sensitive documents are physical security measures. Firewalls and encryption are logical/technical controls; passwords are authentication.
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