Physical Security Controls (Security+) Quiz

1. Which of the following is a passive physical security measure?

Security guards

Locked doors and fences

Patrols

Video monitoring

2. Which of the following is NOT a component of Physical Security Controls (Security+)?

Fencing and bollards

Encryption algorithms

Access control systems

Surveillance cameras

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4. What is the primary function of a security cage or safe room?

House employees during emergencies

Protect valuable assets with reinforced barriers

Store surveillance equipment

Isolate hazardous materials

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6. Which practice helps prevent unauthorized access through social engineering at secure facilities?

Installing more cameras

Visitor badge systems and escort policies

Taller fences

Increased lighting

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8. Which type of lock is resistant to picking and requires minimal maintenance?

Pin tumbler lock

Deadbolt lock

Electronic smart lock

Combination lock

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10. What is the minimum recommended height for a perimeter fence in high-security areas?

4 feet

6 feet

8 feet

10 feet

11. Which type of fence is most effective at preventing both climbing and cutting?

Chain-link fence with razor wire

Wooden privacy fence

Vinyl fence

Wire mesh fence

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13. What is a 'clean desk policy' designed to protect?

Employee morale

Sensitive information from unauthorized viewing

Office furniture

Cleaning supply costs

14. Which barrier is typically used to control vehicle traffic at a perimeter?

Glass doors

Steel gates or barriers

Rope fencing

Signage only

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16. Which access control method uses biometric verification?

Key cards

Fingerprint or iris scanning

PIN codes

Badge readers

17. What does CCTV stand for?

Closed-Circuit Television

Central Control Television Verification

Continuous Capture and Transfer Video

Coded Circuit Television Validation

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19. Which surveillance technology provides the best low-light performance?

Standard visible-light cameras

Infrared (thermal) cameras

Panoramic cameras

Time-lapse cameras

20. What is the primary purpose of a mantrap or security turnstile?

Detect motion in restricted areas

Prevent tailgating and ensure one person per access

Monitor employee attendance

Record all facility entries

Physical Security Quiz: Do You Know Fences, Cameras & Mantraps?

1. Which of the following is a passive physical security measure?

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2. Which of the following is NOT a component of Physical Security Controls (Security+)?

3. Motion-activated lighting around a building perimeter serves as a ____.

4. What is the primary function of a security cage or safe room?

5. Shrubbery and landscaping near windows should be trimmed to ____.

6. Which practice helps prevent unauthorized access through social engineering at secure facilities?

7. A facility's 'security perimeter' refers to ____.

8. Which type of lock is resistant to picking and requires minimal maintenance?

9. Security cameras with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities allow operators to ____.

10. What is the minimum recommended height for a perimeter fence in high-security areas?

11. Which type of fence is most effective at preventing both climbing and cutting?

12. Badge readers that require proximity to a door are examples of ____.

13. What is a 'clean desk policy' designed to protect?

14. Which barrier is typically used to control vehicle traffic at a perimeter?

15. Bollards installed at building entrances primarily prevent ____.

16. Which access control method uses biometric verification?

17. What does CCTV stand for?

18. A guard booth at a facility entrance is an example of ____.

19. Which surveillance technology provides the best low-light performance?

20. What is the primary purpose of a mantrap or security turnstile?