Level 5 - Physical Security Quiz

What is not one of the three main factors in physical security?

• A) Prevention
• B) Recovery
• C) Encryption
• D) Detection

Which of the following is NOT a method used to secure a building's perimeter?

• A) Fences
• B) Signs
• C) CCTV
• D) Bollards

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is used for:

• A) Preventive purposes by monitoring live events
• B) Investigative purposes by recording events for later playback
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

A mantrap is a specialized entrance with two doors that create a security buffer zone. What happens when a person enters into the space between the doors?

• A) Both doors open simultaneously
• B) Both doors lock
• C) One door opens while the other closes
• D) The person is immediately identified by facial recognition

Which door lock increases security by using fingerprints or iris scans?

• A) Pick-resistant locks
• B) Keypad locks
• C) Biometric locks
• D) Proximity cards

Which type of sensors are best suited for interior motion detection rather than perimeter breach detection? (select all that apply)

• A) Photoelectric sensors
• B) Wave pattern sensors
• C) Heat sensing sensors
• D) Ultrasonic sensors

What is the correct sequence for the deployment of physical security?

• A) Deny direct physical access, Deter initial access attempts, Delay the violator to allow for response, Detect the intrusion
• B) Deter initial access attempts, Detect the intrusion, Delay the violator to allow for response, Deny direct physical access
• C) Detect the intrusion, Delay the violator to allow for response, Deny direct physical access, Deter initial access attempts
• D) Deter initial access attempts, Deny direct physical access, Detect the intrusion, Delay the violator to allow for response

What does "Defense in Depth" mean in terms of physical security?

• A) Implementing a variety of access systems such as key locks, keypad locks, or biometric controls
• B) Implementing controls in layers, so if one level of security is defeated, an attacker does not gain subsequent access
• C) Implementing CCTV and having a guard to prevent and react to security breaches
• D) Using signs and barricades to deter initial access attempts

Physical security inspections should be performed:

• A) Annually
• B) Semi-annually
• C) Quarterly
• D) Monthly

What type of lock system should be implemented for the safety of employees during emergencies?

• A) Fail-open locking systems
• B) Biometric locks
• C) Keypad locks
• D) Smart card locks