Physical Security & CIA Triad Test

A student props open a side door to let a friend inside without using their ID badge. Which security principle is being violated?

• Controlled access

• Surveillance

• Alarm systems

• Visitor management

During a fire drill, several cameras are disabled due to power loss. Which physical security control could prevent this?

• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

• Keypad access

• Fencing

• Motion sensors

An employee leaves confidential papers on their desk overnight. Which measure could reduce this risk?

• Clean desk policy

• Stronger door locks

• Biometric scanners

• Surveillance cameras

Which barrier best prevents a car from ramming into a building entrance?

• Bollards

• Security guards

• Key card system

• CCTV cameras

Visitors entering a secure server room must sign in and be escorted. What is this an example of?

• Visitor management

• Tailgating

• Surveillance

• Access control policy

A school installs fencing around the perimeter. What layer of security is this?

• Perimeter security

• Data security

• Interior monitoring

• Access logging

Security guards notice someone attempting to follow an employee through a restricted door. What attack is this?

• Tailgating

• Dumpster diving

• Phishing

• Shoulder surfing

A laptop is stolen from a teacher's car. Which control would have best reduced the risk?

• Locking devices

• Motion sensors

• Fire alarms

• Password policy

Which device is commonly used to monitor hallways in a school?

• CCTV camera

• Motion sensor

• Fire alarm

• Badge reader

Why are server rooms often kept cold with dedicated air conditioning?

• To prevent overheating of equipment

• To improve staff comfort

• To reduce fire risk

• To increase confidentiality