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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Is a best practice for securing physical access…
Which of the following is a best practice for securing physical 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.
Correct answer & explanation
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Implement mantrap entry with biometric verification.
A mantrap entry with biometric verification provides strong physical access control by preventing tailgating and requiring unique biometric credentials. Option A weakens security as personal badges can be shared or duplicated. Option C is insufficient because CCTV only at the main entrance leaves other areas unmonitored. Option D single-factor authentication is insufficient for high-security areas like data centers.
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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Allow employees to use personal badges for entry.
Why it's wrong here
Personal badges are not standardized and can be lost or duplicated.
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Implement mantrap entry with biometric verification.
Why this is correct
Mantraps prevent tailgating and biometrics provide strong authentication.
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Install CCTV only at the main entrance.
Why it's wrong here
CCTV coverage should include all entry points and sensitive areas.
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Use a single-factor authentication for all doors.
Why it's wrong here
Single-factor is less secure than multi-factor.
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Introduction to Security Principles
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.
Key term
Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying that someone or something is who or what it claims to be before granting access to a system or resource.
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