FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A technician is helping a small office set up basic physical security for its server closet. Which TWO of the following are physical security controls that would protect the equipment in the closet? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is mixing logical controls such as encryption, firewalls, and passwords into a question that specifically asks about physical protection of equipment.
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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Mounting a security camera aimed at the closet entrance.
Physical security controls focus on the tangible environment and who can reach the equipment. A locked, keypad-controlled door and a monitoring camera both restrict or record physical access to the server closet. The other choices are logical or technical controls that protect data and accounts but do not prevent someone from physically touching, unplugging, or removing the servers.
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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Mounting a security camera aimed at the closet entrance.
Why this is correct
A security camera is a physical control that deters intruders and records activity for later investigation. It supports monitoring of who enters the closet and can capture evidence if equipment is tampered with. While it does not block entry by itself, it is a recognized physical security measure that helps protect the equipment in this scenario.
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Installing a lockable door with a keypad entry on the server closet.
Why this is correct
A lockable door with keypad entry is a physical control that restricts who can reach the servers. It prevents unauthorized people from walking in and tampering with, stealing, or disconnecting equipment. Physical access is often the fastest path to compromising a system, so controlling entry to the closet directly protects the hardware in this scenario.
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Enabling full-disk encryption on the servers' storage drives.
Why it's wrong here
Full-disk encryption protects data if a drive is removed or a machine is stolen, but it does not stop someone standing in the closet from powering off, unplugging, or physically damaging the servers. It is a logical control for data confidentiality, not a physical control over the room, so it does not fit the requirement.
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Configuring a firewall rule to block inbound traffic to the servers.
Why it's wrong here
A firewall rule is a logical or technical network control, not a physical one. It filters network packets and has no effect on someone physically present in the closet who could unplug or take a server. It protects against remote network threats, so it does not satisfy the physical security focus of this scenario.
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Requiring complex passwords for the server administrator accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Strong passwords are a logical access control that protects accounts from guessing and credential attacks. They do nothing to stop a person who walks into the closet and picks up a server or presses its power button. Since the goal is physical protection of the equipment, this control does not address the threat described.
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