SEC+ Revision Questions Physical Security

Question 1

What can be done to locally secure switches and routers? (Choose two.)
A. Configure ACLs.
B. Use SSH instead of Telnet.
C. Set a console port password.
D. Disable unused ports.

Answer 1

C. Set a console port password.
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D. Disable unused ports.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be a physical security concern?
A. Printer
B. USB flash drive
C. Workstation
D. USB mouse

Answer 2

D. USB mouse

Question 3

You are configuring an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for your three servers such that in the event of a power failure, the servers will shut down gracefully. Which term best describes this configuration?
A. Fail open
B. Fail safe
C. False positive
D. False negative

Answer 3

B. Fail safe

Question 4

In the event of a physical security breach, what can you do to secure data in your server room? (Choose three.)
A. Install a UPS.
B. Use TPM.
C. Prevent booting from removal devices.
D. Lock the server chassis.

Answer 4

B. Use TPM.
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C. Prevent booting from removal devices.
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D. Lock the server chassis.

Question 5

What can limit the data emanation from electromagnetic radio frequencies?
A. Faraday cage
B. Antistatic wrist strap
C. ESD mat
D. ESD boots

Answer 5

A. Faraday cage

Question 6

How can security guards verify whether somebody is authorized to access a facility? (Choose two.)
A. Employee ID badge
B. Username and password
C. Access list
D. Smartcard

Answer 6

A. Employee ID badge
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C. Access list

Question 7

Which of the following is the first step in preventing physical security breaches?
A. Firewall
B. IDS
C. Perimeter fencing
D. Door keypad lock

Answer 7

C. Perimeter fencing

Question 8

While reviewing facility entry points you decide to replace existing doors with ones that will stay locked during power outages. Which term best describes this feature?
A. Fail secure
B. Fault tolerant
C. Fail safe
D. UPS

Answer 8

A. Fail secure

Question 9

What advantages do human security guards have over video surveillance systems? (Choose two.)
A. Human security guards have more detailed memory than saved video surveillance.
B. Human security guards can notice abnormal circumstances.
C. Human security guards can detect smells.
D. Human security guards can recall sounds more accurately than saved video surveillance.

Answer 9

B. Human security guards can notice abnormal circumstances.
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C. Human security guards can detect smells.

Question 10

A data center IT director requires the ability to analyze facility physical security breaches after they have occurred. Which of the following present the best solutions? (Choose two.)
A. Motion sensor logs
B. Laser security system
C. Mantrap
D. Software video surveillance system

Answer 10

A. Motion sensor logs
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D. Software video surveillance system

Question 11

Which of the following physical access control methods do not normally identify who has entered a secure area? (Choose two.)
A. Mantrap
B. Hardware locks
C. Fingerprint scan
D. Smartcard

Answer 11

A. Mantrap
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B. Hardware locks

Question 12

You would like to minimize disruption to your IT infrastructure. Which of the following environmental factors should you monitor? (Choose three.)
A. Air flow
B. Tape backups
C. Server hard disk encryption
D. Humidity
E. Power

Answer 12

A. Air flow
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D. Humidity
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E. Power

Question 13

Your company has moved to a new location where a server room is being built. The server room currently has a water sprinkler system in case of fire. Regarding fire suppression, what should you suggest?
A. Keep the existing water sprinkler system.
B. Purchase a smoke detection waterless fire suppression system.
C. Keep the existing water sprinkler system and install a raised floor.
D. Place a fire extinguisher in the server room.

Answer 13

B. Purchase a smoke detection waterless fire suppression system.

Question 14

A data center administrator uses thermal imaging to identify hot spots in a large data center. She then arranges rows of rack-mounted servers such that cool air is directed to server fan inlets and hot air is exhausted out of the building. Which of the following terms best define this scenario?
A. HVAC
B. Form factoring
C. Hot and cold aisles
D. Data center breathing

Answer 14

C. Hot and cold aisles

Question 15

Which access control method electronically logs entry into a facility?
A. Picture ID card
B. Security guard and log book
C. IPSec
D. Proximity card

Answer 15

D. Proximity card

Question 16

You have received the email message depicted here. Which item should be further investigated to potentially maximize server room security?
Subject: Construction of new server room Hi Glen,
How was your week at Defcon in Vegas?
Our contractor has supplied the following details regarding server room construction and configuration. If you agree, could you please sign off and return to me?
Dan
A. Cipher lock for server room door
B. Anti-static floor finishing
C. Raised floor with under-floor air distribution
D. Removal of single window to be covered by wall
E. Wall mounted IP phone
F. Preserve existing drop ceiling
G. UPS
H. Server room environmental controls
I. 8 foot server room entry door

Answer 16

F. Preserve existing drop ceiling

Question 17

A top-secret pharmaceutical research laboratory building uses CAT 6 network cabling. The company requires no disruption or interception of Bluetooth, network, and video monitor transmissions. What should the company consider?
A. Wireless networking with WPA2 Enterprise
B. EMI shielding for the building
C. Fiber-optic cabling
D. IPSec

Answer 17

B. EMI shielding for the building

Question 18

You are consulting with a client regarding a new facility. Access to the building must be restricted to only those who know an access code. What might you suggest?
A. Cipher lock
B. Deadbolt lock
C. Smartcard
D. Biometric authentication

Answer 18

A. Cipher lock

Question 19

Over the last month servers have been mysteriously shutting down for no apparent reason. Servers restart normally only to eventually shut down again. Servers are fully patched, and virus scanners are up to date. Which of the following is the most likely reason for these failures?
A. The server room temperature is too hot.
B. The server room temperature is too cool.
C. The servers are infected with a virus.
D. The servers have operating system flaws.

Answer 19

A. The server room temperature is too hot.

Question 20

What should be done in facility parking lots to ensure employee safety?
A. Install a barricade.
B. Install proper lighting.
C. Install an exit sign.
D. Install a first-aid kit.

Answer 20

B. Install proper lighting.

Question 21

Which of the following statements regarding wired networks are correct? (Choose two.)
A. They are slower than wireless networks.
B. They are faster than wireless networks.
C. Cable runs should be installed in conduits.
D. Cable runs should be exposed to facilitate troubleshooting.

Answer 21

B. They are faster than wireless networks.
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C. Cable runs should be installed in conduits.

Question 22

You are considering options for securing windows in your facility. Which of the following might you consider?
A. WPA
B. PDS
C. Closed-circuit sensor
D. ID badge
E. CCTV

Answer 22

C. Closed-circuit sensor