FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security controls?
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Why each option matters
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A security guard at the entrance
Physical security controls protect the physical environment and assets.
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A security guard at the entrance
Why this is correct
A security guard is a physical control to prevent unauthorized access.
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A firewall
Why it's wrong here
A firewall is a network security control, not physical.
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Antivirus software
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus is a software-based control.
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An intrusion detection system
Why it's wrong here
IDS is a network security monitoring tool.
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A lock on a server room door
Why this is correct
Locks are physical barriers to access.
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