CSA 11

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of physical security?

Answer 1

Protection of organizational assets such as people, property, and information

Assets are safeguarded through security measures like personnel, procedures, technology, and structures.

Question 2

What are the four key components of a robust physical security program?

Answer 2

• Clearly defined objectives
• Meticulously chosen components
• Multi-faceted approach
• Alignment with organization’s culture and mission

Question 3

What does the ‘Four D’ design concept in physical security stand for?

Answer 3

• Deter
• Detect
• Delay
• Deny

Question 4

What is the goal of the ‘Deter’ phase in the Four D design concept?

Answer 4

To discourage criminal activity before it begins

Question 5

What is the role of security personnel in physical security?

Answer 5

• Controlling access to premises
• Monitoring areas and events
• Managing incidents and emergencies
• Ensuring compliance with policies

Question 6

True or False: Physical security design should only focus on technological components.

Answer 6

False

Physical security design includes personnel, procedures, technology, and structures.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The _______ in physical security refers to creating multiple layers of protection around a property.

Answer 7

[Defense-in-depth]

Question 8

What is the main goal of the ‘Detect’ phase in the Four D design concept?

Answer 8

To identify potential threats or breaches

Question 9

What is balanced protection in physical security?

Answer 9

Each layer should provide equal levels of security around, above, and below the asset

Question 10

What are the two evaluation methods used to analyze physical security design criteria?

Answer 10

• Performance-centric criteria
• Feature-centric criteria

Question 11

What does the term ‘Point security design’ focus on?

Answer 11

Securing individual buildings or specific areas within them

Question 12

What type of security design aims to protect vast spaces with sophisticated features?

Answer 12

Area security design

Question 13

What is the importance of security policies and procedures?

Answer 13

To establish rules and guidelines for maintaining security within an organization

Question 14

What role does technology play in physical security?

Answer 14

Enhances the ability to prevent, detect, and respond to threats

Question 15

What is an example of physical access restriction to protect information assets?

Answer 15

Using strong safes and fireproof filing cabinets

Question 16

What should businesses in geologically unstable regions have in place?

Answer 16

Clear evacuation routes and robust emergency response plans

Question 17

What are the key activities of physical security personnel?

Answer 17

• Controlling access
• Monitoring areas
• Managing incidents
• Investigating incidents

Question 18

What is the purpose of surveillance tools in physical security?

Answer 18

To continuously monitor the facility and detect suspicious activities

Question 19

What is the significance of regular maintenance of security structures?

Answer 19

To adapt to evolving threats and maintain a secure environment

Question 20

What are the components of physical security?

Answer 20

• Security personnel
• Security policies and procedures
• Security technology
• Security structures

Question 21

What is the role of access control systems in physical security?

Answer 21

To manage and regulate entry to restricted areas within a facility

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The _______ phase in the Four D design concept aims to slow down an attack or breach.

Answer 22

[Delay]

Question 23

What does the ‘Deny’ phase in the Four D design concept entail?

Answer 23

Preventing unauthorized access to assets