CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 43

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) suspects someone in the lab testing environment is stealing confidential information after working hours when no one else is around. Which of the following actions can help to prevent this specific threat?

Answer options

• A. Implement time-of-day restrictions.
• B. Audit file access times.
• C. Secretly install a hidden surveillance camera.
• D. Require swipe-card access to enter the lab.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Requiring swipe-card access to enter the lab enhances security by ensuring only authorized personnel can gain entry, thus deterring potential theft. Implementing time-of-day restrictions and auditing file access may help, but they do not directly prevent unauthorized physical access. Installing a hidden surveillance camera may capture evidence but does not prevent the act itself.