Examples of types of physical access controls include all EXCEPT which of the following?
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A. B. C. D.D.
Passwords are considered a Preventive/Technical (logical) control.
The following answers are incorrect: badgesBadges are a physical control used to identify an individual.A badge can include a smart device which can be used for authentication and thus a Technical control, but the actual badge itself is primarily a physical control.
locksLocks are a Preventative Physical control and has no Technical association.
guards Guards are a Preventative Physical control and has no Technical association.
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question: Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L.
& VINES, Russel.
D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 2: Access control systems (page 35).
Access control is a critical aspect of security administration, which involves regulating access to physical or digital resources to authorized individuals. Physical access control refers to the security measures implemented to regulate access to buildings, rooms, or physical assets. Physical access controls can take many forms, such as badges, locks, guards, and biometric authentication.
In this scenario, the question is asking to identify the type of physical access control that is NOT an example of physical access controls. Therefore, we need to review the answer options and exclude the correct one.
Option A - Badges: Badges are a common type of physical access control, usually issued to employees or visitors who need to access a building or specific areas within a building. Badges typically contain a magnetic stripe or proximity sensor that can be read by a reader at the entrance of a building or room. This allows the access control system to verify the user's identity and grant or deny access based on predefined access rules.
Option B - Locks: Locks are another common physical access control measure used to restrict access to doors or gates. Locks can be mechanical or electronic and require a key or code to unlock the door or gate. Locks can also be combined with other access control measures, such as badges or biometric authentication, to increase security.
Option C - Guards: Guards are physical access control measures that involve human intervention. Guards can be used to regulate access to buildings or specific areas within a building by checking the credentials of individuals seeking access. Guards can also perform other security-related tasks, such as monitoring surveillance cameras, patrolling the premises, and responding to security incidents.
Option D - Passwords: Passwords are not an example of physical access controls but are instead a type of logical access control used to regulate access to digital resources, such as computer systems, applications, and networks. Passwords require users to enter a unique combination of characters, such as letters, numbers, and symbols, to authenticate their identity and gain access to the resource.
Therefore, the correct answer to this question is option D, passwords.