CCOA Cybersecurity Principles And Risk Practice Question
You are implementing ISO 27001 Annex A controls. Which control category would contain requirements for physical access to the server room?
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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Physical and Environmental Security
Physical and Environmental Security is the domain within ISO 27001 that covers physical site security.
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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Human Resource Security
Why it's wrong here
This covers hiring and termination.
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Operations Security
Why it's wrong here
This covers processes and malware protection.
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Access Control
Why it's wrong here
This usually refers to logical access in ISO context.
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Physical and Environmental Security
Why this is correct
This covers building and hardware security.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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