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A data center has repeated tailgating incidents at the entry to the server room. Management wants a control that forces one person to pass after badge authentication and prevents two people from entering together. What should be installed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
A mantrap between the outer door and the server room entrance
A mantrap is designed to prevent tailgating by allowing only one person to pass through at a time after authentication. It is the best control for physically enforcing single-person entry.
B
Distractor review
A CCTV camera focused on the doorway
Cameras help monitor and investigate incidents, but they do not physically stop two people from entering together.
C
Distractor review
A motion sensor inside the server room
Motion sensors can detect activity, but they are not an access control that prevents tailgating at the entry point.
D
Distractor review
A standard badge reader with no additional controls
A basic badge reader authenticates a user, but it does not stop someone from following closely behind through the door.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: A mantrap between the outer door and the server room entrance — A mantrap is the best control because it physically enforces one-person-at-a-time access after badge authentication. That directly addresses tailgating, which is the problem described in the scenario. Cameras and sensors may support monitoring and investigation, but they do not stop the behavior. A standard badge reader authenticates identity, yet it still allows an authorized user to hold the door open for someone else unless another physical barrier is in place. Why others are wrong: CCTV is valuable for evidence and deterrence, but it does not physically control entry. Motion sensors detect movement after someone is already inside, so they are too late to stop tailgating. A simple badge reader verifies credentials but does not enforce single-person passage, which is why the organization needs a more restrictive physical access control.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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