ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
A visitor enters a company building and is required to sign in, present identification, and wear a visitor badge. This is an example of which type of access control?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Physical access control
Visitor management procedures are part of physical access controls to monitor and restrict entry.
Answer analysis
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Physical access control
Why this is correct
Visitor management involves physical security measures.
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Logical access control
Why it's wrong here
Logical controls are software-based, like passwords.
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Administrative control
Why it's wrong here
Administrative controls are policies, but this is a physical control.
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Technical control
Why it's wrong here
Technical controls are automated systems.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Access control
Access control is the security practice of determining who or what is allowed to view, use, or enter a resource, and under what conditions.
Key term
Least privilege
Least privilege is a security principle that means giving users, systems, or programs only the minimum permissions they need to do their job and nothing more.
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