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CISSP · Question #553

What determines the level of security of a combination lock?

The correct answer is B. Amount of time it takes to brute force the combination. The amount of time it takes to brute force the combination determines the level of security of a combination lock. A combination lock is a type of physical lock that requires a sequence of numbers or symbols to open it. A combination lock can be used to protect a door, a safe, a

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 5, 2026Security Architecture and Engineering

Question

What determines the level of security of a combination lock?

Options

  • AComplexity of combination required to open the lock
  • BAmount of time it takes to brute force the combination
  • CThe number of barrels associated with the internal mechanism
  • DThe hardness score of the metal lock material

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    10% (3)
  • B
    80% (24)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    7% (2)

Explanation

The amount of time it takes to brute force the combination determines the level of security of a combination lock. A combination lock is a type of physical lock that requires a sequence of numbers or symbols to open it. A combination lock can be used to protect a door, a safe, a locker, or a bike. The level of security of a combination lock depends on how difficult or easy it is to guess or crack the combination. One way to measure the difficulty or ease of cracking the combination is by calculating the amount of time it takes to brute force the combination, which is a method of trying all possible combinations until finding the correct one. The amount of time it takes to brute force the combination depends on various factors, such as the number of possible combinations, the speed of the brute force tool, and the resistance of the lock. The longer it takes to brute force the combination, the higher the level of security of the combination lock.

Topics

#physical security#brute force attack#security strength#attack work factor

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