ISC2 HCISPP Exam - Topic 3 Question 111 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's HCISPP exam

Question #: 111
Topic #: 3

Which of the following types of technologies would be the MOST cost-effective method to provide a reactive control for protecting personnel in public areas?

AInstall mantraps at the building entrances

BEnclose the personnel entry area with polycarbonate plastic

CSupply a duress alarm for personnel exposed to the public

DHire a guard to protect the public area

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Suggested Answer: D

by Carey at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Dyan

1 day ago

Mantraps? Really? That seems extreme!

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Rosita

6 days ago

Totally agree, alarms are way cheaper than hiring guards.

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Ciara

12 days ago

A duress alarm is super cost-effective!

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Youlanda

17 days ago

D) Hire a guard? What is this, Downton Abbey?

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Josue

22 days ago

C) Duress alarm all the way! Gotta keep those public-facing employees safe without breaking the bank.

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Starr

27 days ago

A) Install mantraps at the building entrances? What is this, a spy movie?

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Shawnta

2 months ago

D) Hire a guard to protect the public area? Really? That's the most expensive and least efficient choice.

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Lashon

2 months ago

I'd go with B) Enclose the personnel entry area with polycarbonate plastic. Seems more secure than a duress alarm.

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Crista

2 months ago

C) Supply a duress alarm for personnel exposed to the public seems like the most practical and cost-effective option.

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Jenise

2 months ago

I’m uncertain about the polycarbonate enclosure; it could be a good barrier, but I wonder if it’s really the best value for protecting personnel.

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Rima

2 months ago

Mantraps seem effective, but I feel like they might be more costly to install and maintain compared to other options.

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Nana

2 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question about reactive controls, and I lean towards the duress alarm since it's less expensive than hiring a guard.

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Gilbert

3 months ago

I remember discussing the cost implications of each option, but I'm not sure which one is the most cost-effective.

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Claribel

3 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. What exactly do they mean by "cost-effective"? I'll need to clarify that before I can make a decision.

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Elmira

3 months ago

The guard option seems the most straightforward, but it might be the most expensive in the long run. I'll have to do some research on the relative costs.

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Clare

3 months ago

I think the duress alarm could be the most cost-effective solution here. It provides a reactive control without the high cost of physical barriers or security personnel.

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Kate

3 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.

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Jovita

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the cost-effectiveness of each option.

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