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Question 78
Which of the following is a PRIMARY objective of implementing physical access controls in an organization?
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A
To allow public access to sensitive areas for increased transparency
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B
To avoid the need for technical security controls
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C
To ensure all employees have unrestricted access to all areas
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D
To prevent unauthorized access to facilities and protect sensitive information and resources
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Physical access controls (see ISC2 Study Guide, Domain 3) are designed to limit access to an organization's premises and specific areas within, helping to safeguard sensitive data, critical systems, and valuable assets from unauthorized access or tampering.
The remaining options are not primary objectives of physical access controls. Ensuring all employees have unrestricted access to all areas is not a primary objective of physical access controls, as they are designed to limit access to specific areas. Allowing public access to sensitive areas for increased transparency is not a primary objective of physical access controls, as they are designed to limit access to authorized personnel only. Avoiding the need for technical security controls is not a primary objective of physical access controls, as they are designed to supplement technical security controls.
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