What is the primary purpose of using a mantrap in physical access control?

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• ATo monitor employee activity
• BTo prevent tailgating or piggybacking
• CTo allow multiple people to enter a secured area simultaneously
• DTo serve as a secondary authentication method

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  88% (22)
• D
  8% (2)

Explanation

A mantrap is a small, secured space with two sets of interlocking doors that only allows one person to pass through at a time (see ISC2 Study Guide, Module 2, under Types of Physical Access Controls). This setup prevents unauthorized individuals from following an authorized person into a secure area (tailgating or piggybacking). Monitoring employee activity is not the primary purpose of a mantrap. Allowing multiple people to enter simultaneously is the opposite of what a mantrap is designed for. Providing a comfortable waiting area for visitors is not the main function of a mantrap, as its primary purpose is to control physical access. Serving as a secondary authentication method is not the main function of a mantrap, as its primary goal is to control physical access.

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