FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security measures? (Select TWO)
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Locking the computer screen when leaving the desk
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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Locking the computer screen when leaving the desk
Why this is correct
Correct. This is a physical security practice.
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Requiring strong passwords
Why it's wrong here
Passwords are an authentication measure, not physical.
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Shredding documents containing confidential information
Why this is correct
Correct. Shredding is a physical security measure for paper documents.
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Using encryption for sensitive files
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a technical control, not physical.
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Installing a network firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewall is a logical/network security measure.
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