ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
An organization is implementing a visitor management policy. Which THREE should be included? (Select THREE.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is over-engineering the policy — candidates select background checks or biometrics because they sound 'more secure,' but the exam expects proportionate, standard visitor controls: badges, sign-in, and escorts.
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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Issuance of temporary visitor badges
Option B (issuance of temporary visitor badges) is correct because a visitor management policy must provide a means of visually identifying non-employees, and temporary badges with expiration dates or distinct colors let staff distinguish visitors from employees and enforce access limits. Option C (visitor sign-in with host notification) is correct because logging each visitor's identity, time of entry, and purpose, then alerting the internal host, creates an audit trail and ensures visitors are expected and accounted for. Option D (escort policy requiring visitors to be accompanied) is correct because requiring visitors to remain with an authorized employee prevents unescorted access to sensitive areas and is a standard physical security control. Option A is not appropriate because background checks for all visitors are disproportionate and operationally impractical for routine guests such as delivery personnel or interview candidates. Option E is not appropriate because biometric authentication for visitors is costly, raises privacy and consent concerns, and is unnecessary when badges, sign-in, and escorts already provide adequate control.
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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Background checks for all visitors
Why it's wrong here
Background checks are disproportionate for ordinary visitors and unworkable for deliveries, interviews or tours; they suit staff, contractors and vendors with sustained site access. A visitor policy instead covers sign-in and badge issue, escort requirements, and logging of entry and exit times. Screening every casual guest would obstruct reception operations without addressing visitor risk.
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Issuance of temporary visitor badges
Why this is correct
Temporary visitor badges give each visitor a visible, time-bound credential that distinguishes them from staff and supports accountability. This satisfies the visitor management policy's need to identify and track non-employees on site, complementing sign-in and escort controls.
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Visitor sign-in with host notification
Why this is correct
Sign-in with host notification records each visitor's arrival and confirms the host expects them, creating an audit trail and preventing unverified entry. This satisfies the visitor management policy's requirement for accountability and authorisation before granting site access.
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Escort policy requiring visitors to be accompanied
Why this is correct
An escort policy requires visitors to remain accompanied by an authorised employee, limiting unmonitored movement through sensitive areas. This satisfies the visitor management policy's need to maintain continuous supervision of non-employees, complementing badges and sign-in records.
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Biometric authentication for visitors
Why it's wrong here
Biometric authentication enrols a person's template, which is impractical for one-off visitors and raises proportionality and data-protection concerns. Visitor management relies on identification, sign-in, badge issue, escorting and logging. Biometrics would be correct for controlling repeated access by known staff into high-security areas such as server rooms.
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Audit
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Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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