CompTIA Security+ Question J-56

A malicious person gained access to a datacenter by ripping the proximity badge reader off the wall near the datacenter entrance. This caused the electronic locks on the datacenter door to release because the:

A. badge reader was improperly installed.
B. system was designed to fail open for life-safety.
C. system was installed in a fail closed configuration.
D. system used magnetic locks and the locks became demagnetized.

Answer: B

Explanation:
It describes a design the lock to fail open for life safety, causing the door to stay open when power is lost – in this case the proximity badge reader was ripped off the wall.

CompTIA Security+ Question C-85

An administrator has concerns regarding the company’s server rooms Proximity badge readers were installed, but it is discovered this is not preventing unapproved personnel from tailgating into these area. Which of the following would BEST address this concern?

A. Replace proximity readers with turn0based key locks
B. Install man-traps at each restricted area entrance
C. Configure alarms to alert security when the areas are accessed
D. Install monitoring cameras at each entrance

Answer: B

CompTIA Security+ Question C-66

Ann, the security administrator, wishes to implement multifactor security. Which of the following should be implemented in order to compliment password usage and smart cards?

A. Hard tokens
B. Fingerprint readers
C. Swipe badge readers
D. Passphrases

Answer: B

Explanation:
A multifactor authentication method uses two or more processes for logon. A twofactor method might use smart cards and biometrics for logon. For obvious reasons, the two or more factors employed should not be from the same category.