In the context of access control, locks, gates, guards are examples of which of the following?

A.
Administrative controls

B.
Technical controls

C.
Physical controls

D.
Logical controls

Explanation:
Physical controls are items put into place to protect facility, personnel, and resources. These include guards,
locks, fencing, and lighting.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Administrative controls include Security policy, Monitoring and Supervising, Separation of duties, Job
rotation, Information Classification, Personnel Procedures, Testing, and Security-awareness training.
B, D: Technical controls, which are also known as logical controls, are software or hardware components such
as firewalls, IDS, encryption, identification and authentication mechanisms.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, pp. 32, 33