SSCP Security Operations and Administration Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security controls? (Select TWO)
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'security control' with 'security technology' and fail to distinguish between physical (tangible) and logical (digital) controls, leading them to select IDS or firewall as physical controls.
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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CCTV
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) is a physical security control because it involves cameras and recording equipment that monitor and deter physical access to facilities. It is a detective and deterrent control that operates in the physical domain, not the logical or network domain.
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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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls are network security controls, not physical.
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CCTV
Why this is correct
CCTV cameras are physical security controls for surveillance.
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Intrusion detection system (IDS)
Why it's wrong here
IDS is a network security control, not physical.
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Biometric reader
Why this is correct
Biometric readers are physical devices that control access to facilities.
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Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a technical control, not physical.
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