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CompTIA PK0-005 Exam - Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

Which of the following is the best example of a breach of physical security?
D) Project documentation that is only kept on a removable device
A) System user IDs being used by multiple individuals
B) Printers that do not request user authentication
C) Developers having full access to both development and production environments

CompTIA PK0-005 Exam - Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PK0-005 exam
Question #: 60
Topic #: 2
[All PK0-005 Questions]

Which of the following is the best example of a breach of physical security?

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Suggested Answer: D

A breach of physical security is an unauthorized access or damage to physical assets, such as equipment, data, or personnel. Project documentation that is only kept on a removable device is the best example of a breach of physical security, because it exposes sensitive information to theft, loss, or corruption. If the removable device is not encrypted or protected, anyone who obtains it can access the project documentation and compromise the project integrity, confidentiality, or availability. Therefore, project documentation should be stored in a secure location, backed up regularly, and protected by access controls and encryption.

The other options are not examples of physical security breaches, but rather logical or administrative security breaches. System user IDs being used by multiple individuals is a violation of the principle of least privilege and accountability, which could lead to unauthorized access or misuse of system resources. Printers that do not request user authentication is a lack of proper access control, which could allow unauthorized printing or retrieval of confidential documents. Developers having full access to both development and production environments is a violation of the principle of separation of duties and environments, which could introduce errors, conflicts, or malicious code into the production system. References = CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd Edition, Chapter 9: Security Management1; CompTIA Project+ Certification Study Guide, 3rd Edition, Chapter 9: Security Management2; Types of Security Breaches: Physical and Digital3


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Dwight
3 hours ago
B is definitely a breach, anyone can print anything!
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Marlon
5 days ago
I’m confused about option A; I know user IDs should be unique, but I’m not sure if that directly relates to physical security breaches. It seems more like an access control issue.
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Ronny
10 days ago
I’m leaning towards option D since keeping documentation on a removable device could lead to loss or theft, but I feel like I need to double-check what constitutes a physical security breach.
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Sonia
16 days ago
I remember a practice question about physical security, and I think it was about access controls. Maybe option C is also a breach since it involves access to sensitive environments?
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Evette
2 months ago
I think option B makes sense because printers should have user authentication to prevent unauthorized access, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best example.
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