Examples of types of physical access controls include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A.
badges
B.
locks
C.
guards
D.
passwords
Explanation:
Access control needs to be enforced through physical and technical components when it comes to physical
security. Physical access controls use mechanisms to identify individuals who are attempting to enter a facility
or area. They make sure the right individuals get in and the wrong individuals stay out, and provide an audit trail
of these actions.
A physical security control is a physical item put into place to protect facility, personnel, and resources.
Examples of physical access controls include badges, locks, guards, fences, barriers, RFID cards etc. A
password is not a physical object; it is something you know. Therefore, a password is not an example of a
physical access control.
Incorrect Answers:
A: A badge is a physical object. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
B: A lock is a physical object. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C: A guard is a physical object; a person working as a guard counts as a physical access control. Therefore,
this answer is incorrect.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, p. 476