Which of the following has the LEAST effect on controlling
physical access?
A. Access to the work area is restricted through a swipe card.
B. All physical assets have an identification tag and are
properly recorded.
C. Access to the premises is restricted and all visitors
authorized for entry.
D. Visitors are issued a pass and escorted in and out by a
concerned employee.
Answer / guest
Answer: B
The requirement that all physical assets have an
identification tag and are recorded properly is an effective
procedure for recording and monitoring assets. This is not
directly related to physical access control, although they
do facilitate implementing physical access controls. The
other choices are access controls that control and monitor
physical access.
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