Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 114
A hospital's building controls system monitors and operates the environmental equipment to maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Which of the following could be used to minimize the risk of utility supply interruption?
Answer options
- A. Digital protection and control devices capable of minimizing the adverse impact to critical utility
- B. Standardized building controls system software with high connectivity to hospital networks
- C. Lock out maintenance personnel from the building controls system access that can impact critical utility supplies
- D. Digital devices that can turn equipment off and continuously cycle rapidly in order to increase supplies and conceal activity on the hospital network
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because digital protection and control devices are specifically designed to mitigate the effects of utility interruptions by ensuring critical systems remain operational. Options B, C, and D do not directly address the minimization of utility supply disruption; B focuses on connectivity, C restricts access rather than providing protection, and D involves potentially harmful practices that could compromise system integrity.