Cisco CCNA 200-301 Security Programs and Physical Security Practice Test

Topic 33 focuses on Security Programs and Physical Security for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the 200-301 exam, using Cisco networking and Cisco IOS concepts where relevant. For broader exam preparation, review the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Dumps page. Each question includes a concise explanation of the correct answer and the technical reason the other choices are incorrect.

Question 1

Which term describes ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior?

1. Door lock
2. Incident reporting
3. Security awareness
4. Acceptable use policy

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it describes ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Door lock” option describes a different concept: a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Incident reporting” option describes a different concept: the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

 

Question 2

Which term describes structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices?

1. Incident reporting
2. Tailgating
3. Security training
4. Mantrap

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it describes structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Incident reporting” option describes a different concept: the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

 

Question 3

What is a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources?

1. Acceptable use policy
2. Tailgating
3. Security training
4. Security camera

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

 

Question 4

Which physical control restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials?

1. Badge access
2. Acceptable use policy
3. Security training
4. Visitor log

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

 

Question 5

Which physical control limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities?

1. Visitor log
2. Tailgating
3. Security awareness
4. Door lock

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security awareness” option describes a different concept: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

 

Question 6

Which monitoring control is used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas?

1. Mantrap
2. Security camera
3. Door lock
4. Visitor log

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Door lock” option describes a different concept: a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

 

Question 7

What is a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area?

1. Security awareness
2. Mantrap
3. Door lock
4. Tailgating

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Security awareness” option describes a different concept: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Door lock” option describes a different concept: a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

 

Question 8

Which record is used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities?

1. Visitor log
2. Badge access
3. Tailgating
4. Security training

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Badge access” option describes a different concept: a physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

 

Question 9

What is a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance?

1. Mantrap
2. Tailgating
3. Security camera
4. Visitor log

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

 

Question 10

What is the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed?

1. Visitor log
2. Security awareness
3. Incident reporting
4. Security camera

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Security awareness” option describes a different concept: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

 

Question 11

For Security awareness, which statement is accurate?

1. A controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.
2. Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.
3. A monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.
4. Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because it accurately defines Security awareness. The matching definition is: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

 

Question 12

For Security training, which statement is accurate?

1. A policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.
2. Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.
3. The process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.
4. A controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the choice accurately describes Security training: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Incident reporting” option describes a different concept: the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

 

Question 13

For Acceptable use policy, which statement is accurate?

1. A policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.
2. A physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.
3. A controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.
4. Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Badge access” option describes a different concept: a physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

 

Question 14

For Badge access, which statement is accurate?

1. A monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.
2. A controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.
3. A policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.
4. A physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Mantrap” option describes a different concept: a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

 

Question 15

For Door lock, which statement is accurate?

1. A policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.
2. A monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.
3. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.
4. A physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because it accurately defines Door lock. The matching definition is: A physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Security camera” option describes a different concept: a monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

 

Question 16

For Security camera, which statement is accurate?

1. A monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.
2. A physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.
3. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.
4. Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the choice accurately describes Security camera: A monitoring control used to record or observe activity in protected physical areas.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Badge access” option describes a different concept: a physical control that restricts entry to authorized personnel using issued credentials.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Security awareness” option describes a different concept: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.

 

Question 17

For Mantrap, which statement is accurate?

1. A physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.
2. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.
3. Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.
4. A controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes a controlled entry area with two interlocking doors designed to prevent unauthorized tailgating into a secure area.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Door lock” option describes a different concept: a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security training” option describes a different concept: Structured instruction that develops the knowledge and skills needed to follow organizational security practices.

 

Question 18

For Visitor log, which statement is accurate?

1. The process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.
2. A policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.
3. A record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.
4. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Incident reporting” option describes a different concept: the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Acceptable use policy” option describes a different concept: a policy defining permitted and prohibited use of organizational systems and network resources.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

 

Question 19

For Tailgating, which statement is accurate?

1. The process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.
2. A record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.
3. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.
4. A physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because it accurately defines Tailgating. The matching definition is: A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Incident reporting” option describes a different concept: the process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Door lock” option describes a different concept: a physical control that limits access to rooms, racks, or facilities.

 

Question 20

For Incident reporting, which statement is accurate?

1. A record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.
2. A physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.
3. Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.
4. The process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the choice accurately describes Incident reporting: The process of promptly notifying the appropriate team when suspicious or confirmed security events are observed.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Visitor log” option describes a different concept: a record used to track non-employees entering and leaving controlled facilities.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Tailgating” option describes a different concept: a physical security violation in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a controlled entrance.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Security awareness” option describes a different concept: Ongoing communication that helps users recognize common security risks and expected safe behavior.