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CPA · Question 65 · Area I: Information Systems
Which of the following is a 'Physical' security control?
Which of the following is a 'Physical' security control?
Answer options:
A.
Firewall
B.
Password Policy
C.
Access Control List (ACL)
D.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
How to approach this question
Identify the tangible object.
Full Answer
D.Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)✓ Correct
D
Physical controls involve tangible protection of the environment. A UPS (battery backup) is a physical device that ensures power availability.
Common mistakes
Classifying software controls as physical.
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