Physical Security Quiz

What is physical security?

• Protection of personnel from physical harm

• Protection of data from cyber attacks

• Protection of hardware from natural disasters

• Protection of networks from software malfunctions

Which of the following is an example of an intentional physical threat caused by people?

• Dust from open door through breezes

• Heat in general (Air conditioning)

• Flooding from natural disasters

• Accessing network

What is a typical issue caused by environmental threats such as earth quakes, floods, hurricanes, etc?

• Theft of equipment

• Accessing network

• Damage of equipment

• Power cuts

How should network equipment like routers and servers be stored for physical security?

• In a locked rack unit

• Access controlled by password only

• In an unlocked comms room

• Out of reach of staff

Where should wireless access points be installed for better physical security?

• On the floor

• Near external walls

• In a locked room

• In view of staff