SSCP · Question #969
Which of the following questions is less likely to help in assessing physical access controls?
The correct answer is B. Is the operating system configured to prevent circumvention of the security software and. Physical security and environmental security are part of operational controls, and are measures taken to protect systems, buildings, and related supporting infrastructures against threats associated with their physical environment. All the questions above are useful in…
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Which of the following questions is less likely to help in assessing physical access controls?
Options
- ADoes management regularly review the list of persons with physical access to sensitive
- BIs the operating system configured to prevent circumvention of the security software and
- CAre keys or other access devices needed to enter the computer room and media library?
- DAre visitors to sensitive areas signed in and escorted?
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B95% (41)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Physical security and environmental security are part of operational controls, and are measures taken to protect systems, buildings, and related supporting infrastructures against threats associated with their physical environment. All the questions above are useful in assessing physical access controls except for the one regarding operating system configuration, which is a logical access control.
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