What are some examples of physical access controls?

The correct answer is C. Fences, locks, security guards, badges, and alarms. Physical access controls are tangible, physical mechanisms used to prevent unauthorized physical access to facilities, equipment, or resources. Fences, locks, security guards, badge readers, and alarms all operate in the physical world to control entry and deter intruders…

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AEmployee training programs and background checks
BEncrypted data and firewalls
CFences, locks, security guards, badges, and alarms
DPasswords and PINs

How the community answered

(34 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
88% (30)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

Physical access controls are tangible, physical mechanisms used to prevent unauthorized physical access to facilities, equipment, or resources. Fences, locks, security guards, badge readers, and alarms all operate in the physical world to control entry and deter intruders. Option A (training and background checks) describes administrative/personnel controls. Option B (encryption and firewalls) describes logical/technical controls. Option D (passwords and PINs) also describes logical controls. The key differentiator is that physical controls require physical interaction or presence.

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