EXIN Foundation in IT Service Management based on ISO/IEC 20000 — Question 13

Which threat can materialize as a result of the absence of physical security?

Answer options

• A. A USB stick with confidential information is lost by an employee.
• B. A worm infects several servers due to insufficient port filtering.
• C. Software stops working because the license has expired.
• D. Systems malfunction due to spikes in the power supply.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because without physical security, systems are vulnerable to environmental factors like power spikes that can cause malfunctions. Options A, B, and C relate to data loss, malware, and licensing issues, which, while serious, do not directly stem from a lack of physical security.