ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
Which of the following is an example of a physical access control at the building entrance?
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Why each option matters
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Access badges
Access badges are a common physical control at building entrances.
Answer analysis
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Password complexity requirements
Why it's wrong here
Passwords are logical controls.
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Access badges
Why this is correct
Access badges are used at building entrances to authenticate individuals.
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Biometric reader on a server room door
Why it's wrong here
Biometric readers are physical controls but typically used for high-security areas, not main entrance.
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Account lockout policy
Why it's wrong here
Account lockout is a logical control.
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Access Control Fundamentals
Key term
Physical control
Physical controls are tangible security measures like locks, fences, and biometric scanners used to protect buildings, hardware, and sensitive data from unauthorized physical access or harm.
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.
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