Which of the following is an example of a physical access control?

The correct answer is D. Security cameras. Security cameras are a physical access control because they involve tangible, real-world mechanisms to monitor and deter unauthorized physical access to facilities. Physical controls include locks, badge readers, guards, and surveillance cameras. Encryption (A) is a…

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AEncryption
BPassword authentication
CFirewall
DSecurity cameras

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Security cameras are a physical access control because they involve tangible, real-world mechanisms to monitor and deter unauthorized physical access to facilities. Physical controls include locks, badge readers, guards, and surveillance cameras. Encryption (A) is a logical/technical control protecting data. Password authentication (B) is a logical control for digital system access. Firewalls (C) are network-based technical controls - none of these involve physical space.

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