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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are physical security…
Which TWO of the following are physical security controls to prevent unauthorized access to a data center?
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.
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Mantrap
Mantraps and biometric readers are physical access controls. Fire suppression and UPS are environmental controls. Cable locks secure equipment but do not prevent entry to the data center.
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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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Uninterruptible power supply
Why it's wrong here
UPS provides backup power, not access control.
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Cable locks
Why it's wrong here
Cable locks secure equipment, not entry to the facility.
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Mantrap
Why this is correct
Mantraps prevent tailgating and unauthorized entry.
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Biometric readers
Why this is correct
Biometric authentication verifies identity before granting access.
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Fire suppression system
Why it's wrong here
Fire suppression is an environmental control, not an access control.
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