Which of the following is BEST defined as a physical control?
A.
Monitoring of system activity
B.
Fencing
C.
Identification and authentication methods
D.
Logical access control mechanisms
Explanation:
Physical controls are controls that pertain to controlling individual access into the facility and different
departments, locking systems and removing unnecessary floppy or CD-ROM drives, protecting the perimeter ofthe facility, monitoring for intrusion, and checking environmental controls.
Fencing (protecting the perimeter of the facility) is an example of a physical control.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Monitoring of system activity is an example of a technical control.
C: Identification and authentication methods are an example of a technical control.
D: Logical access control mechanisms are an example of a technical control.Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 28