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PCI CPSA Exam - Topic 6 Question 54 Discussion

Posted by Heidy on Nov 22, 2025 at 01:09 AM

Which of the following must be used by the vendor to protect doors that provide access to buildings containing air conditioning equipment?

Suggested Answer: D

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Maryann 7 months ago
C covers all bases. I feel confident with that answer.
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Goldie 7 months ago
B is interesting, but logging isn't enough for security.
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Lindsey 7 months ago
D is good, but too much reliance on guards.
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Colene 7 months ago
A seems too weak. Tape can be bypassed easily.
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German 7 months ago
I think C is the best choice. Always connected to alarms.
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Felicitas 7 months ago
B sounds interesting, but how secure is that memory?
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Clay 8 months ago
A seems too easy to bypass, not reliable.
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Lawanda 8 months ago
Magnetic contacts? What is this, the 1980s? I'd go with the high-tech option and log everything digitally.
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Terina 8 months ago
Haha, good luck trying to keep the air conditioning guys out. They'll find a way in no matter what you do!
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Arthur 9 months ago
A) Security tape that will leave an observable trace each time a door is opened. Seems a bit outdated, but could work as a backup.
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Brittney 9 months ago
B) Electrical contacts that log each open and close event to a secure system memory. This way you can track who has accessed the equipment.
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Erasmo 9 months ago
D) Physical locks with a limited set of keys under constant supervision by a guard in the security control-room. Seems like the most reliable way to ensure the doors are properly secured.
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Carlene 9 months ago
C) Magnetic contacts that are permanently alarmed and that are connected to the security control-room panels. This is the most secure option to protect the air conditioning equipment.
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Keva 9 months ago
I remember discussing physical locks, but I’m not sure if they are the most effective compared to the other options listed.
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Peter 9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between electrical and magnetic contacts. I hope I can recall the right one during the exam.
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Elly 10 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this in class, and I think magnetic contacts were mentioned as a strong option.
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Malcolm 10 months ago
I think I remember something about security measures for HVAC systems, but I'm not sure which option is the best.
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Lilli 10 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. There are a lot of technical details about different security systems, and I'm not sure I fully understand the differences between them. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Vanesa 10 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Based on the details provided, I think option C is the best answer - the magnetic contacts with a direct connection to the security control room seem like the most comprehensive security measure.
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Ira 10 months ago
Definitely agree, C provides real-time alerts!
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Gilberto 10 months ago
I think C is the best option for security.
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Adria 11 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem directly relevant, then try to evaluate the remaining choices based on the specific requirements mentioned in the question.
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Elbert 11 months ago
Agreed, C ensures immediate alerts. Very reliable.
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Carin 11 months ago
Wait, are we really trusting guards to supervise keys?
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Helene 11 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure which of these options would be the best approach, but I'll try to reason through it step-by-step.
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Queen 11 months ago
I think I'd start by looking at the key details in the question - it's asking about protecting doors to buildings with air conditioning equipment, so the answer is likely related to physical security measures.
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Tegan 6 months ago
↳ replying to Queen
A mix of both could be the best solution!
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Leslie 6 months ago
↳ replying to Queen
True, but they need constant monitoring.
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Arlette 6 months ago
↳ replying to Queen
I think magnetic contacts are more reliable though.
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Sunny 6 months ago
↳ replying to Queen
Definitely! Locks and supervision make sense.
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Mona 6 months ago
↳ replying to Queen
I agree, physical security is key here.
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