Physical Security Quiz

What are the primary goals of physical security?

• Prevent unauthorized access, protect against identity theft, ensure safety from social engineering

• Prevent unauthorized access, protect against data breaches, ensure safety from external threats

• Prevent unauthorized access, protect against cyber attacks, ensure safety from internal threats

• Prevent unauthorized access, protect against theft and vandalism, ensure safety from natural disasters

What are the three main categories of security assets?

• People, equipment, data

• Software, hardware, network

• Physical, logical, technical

• Preventive, detective, deterrent

What is the primary reason for the weakest link in cybersecurity?

• Lack of cybersecurity training

• Inadequate budget for security measures

• Lack of advanced technology

• Human error or ignorance

What are the three main types of physical security controls?

• Physical, logical, technical

• Preventive, reactive, responsive

• Deterrent, detective, preventive

• Safety, evacuation, administrative

What is the primary concern of physical security?

• Protecting people

• Preventing natural disasters

• Protecting equipment

• Protecting data

What is the purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

• To prevent unauthorized access to secure areas

• To protect against theft and vandalism

• To recover IT systems and data after a disaster

• To ensure critical business functions can continue operations through a state of emergency

What is the main focus of a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)?

• Ensuring safety from natural disasters

• Maintaining business operations during a disruption

• Preventing unauthorized access to secure areas

• Restoring IT systems and data after a disaster

What are the major categories of physical threats?

• Extreme temperature, gases, liquids, living organisms

• Malware, phishing, social engineering, identity theft

• Theft, vandalism, cyber attacks, data breaches

• Fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane

What is the purpose of detective controls in physical security?

• Ensure safety of people during an evacuation

• Reduce the likelihood of a slow attack

• Physically prevent unauthorized entities from breaching physical security

• Detect and report undesirable events that are taking place

What is the primary concern when planning for safety and evacuation in physical security?

• The protection of data

• The safety of people

• The maintenance of backups

• The availability of data