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    PracticeCPA®CPA ISC Practice Exam 3Question 65
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Area I: Information SystemsPhysical SecurityAvailability

    CPA · Question 65 · Area I: Information Systems

    Which of the following is a 'Physical' security control?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Firewall

    B.

    Password Policy

    C.

    Access Control List (ACL)

    D.

    Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

    How to approach this question

    Identify the tangible object.

    Full Answer

    D.Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)✓ Correct
    Physical controls involve tangible protection of the environment. A UPS (battery backup) is a physical device that ensures power availability.

    Common mistakes

    Classifying software controls as physical.
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