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Question #: 85
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Security controls in a data center are being reviewed to ensure data is properly protected and that human life considerations are included. Which of the following best describes how the controls should be set up?

  • A. Remote access points should fail closed.
  • B. Logging controls should fail open.
  • C. Safety controls should fail open.
  • D. Logical security controls should fail closed.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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dbrowndiver
Highly Voted 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Safety controls failing open is a critical design principle that ensures human life is prioritized in the event of a failure. This principle applies to situations where failing open provides an immediate safety benefit, such as allowing exit doors to unlock automatically during a fire.
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Cristian_Ykz
4 months, 2 weeks ago
This is generally not a good idea, as it could lead to unsafe conditions. For example, a fire alarm system that fails open might not alert people to a real fire.
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shootweb
1 month ago
I think you are confusing "false positive" with "fail open". A fire alarm system that fails open means it will trigger the alarm in the event of a system failure. This ensures that occupants can evacuate safely, even if there’s no actual fire.
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MarysSon
Most Recent 1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
The question says human life considerations are included. Human life is the main concern. C is the only answer that adequately addresses the safety of the workforce.
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41c27e6
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Logical security controls. If there is a failure in the security system (such as a logical security control), the system should default to a more secure state, blocking any unauthorized access
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Cristian_Ykz
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
I think the key to the answer lies in "Logical Security Controls" Logical security controls (such as firewalls, ACLs, authentication, etc.) must fail-safe (close) upon failure to ensure that the system remains secure and unauthorized access is blocked. This helps proactively protect critical data and resources, reducing exposure to risk. If there were no specification of the control applied, this would not be a good option.
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Shaman73
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Safety controls should fail open.
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Yoez
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Safety controls should fail open: Safety controls, such as fire suppression systems or emergency exits, should indeed fail open. This means that in the event of a failure or malfunction, they should default to a state that ensures safety, such as allowing people to exit a building or mitigating hazards.
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Mehsotopes
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Fail Open: * Activates specified controls; in this case, safety measures such as sprinklers, or alarm systems to ensure the safety of staff members, & system devices. Fail Close: * Locks controls such as access to the perimeter, & devices to protect from exfiltration.
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