Examples of types of physical access controls include all EXCEPT which of the following?

Examples of types of physical access controls include all EXCEPT which of the following?
A .  badges
B .  locks
C .  guards
D .  passwords

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Answer: D

Explanation: Passwords are considered a Preventive/Technical (logical) control.

The following answers are incorrect:

badges Badges are a physical control used to identify an individual. A badge can include a smart device which can be used for authentication and thus a Technical control, but the actual badge itself is primarily a physical control.

locks Locks are a Preventative Physical control and has no Technical association. guards Guards are a Preventative Physical control and has no Technical association.

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Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 2: Access control systems (page 35).