Exam CISA topic 1 question 20 discussion

I think C and D are equally important. The emergency power-off switch should indeed be protected to avoid intentional power-off by malicious people, or accidental power-off by people who are not familiar with the environment. However, because the safety of people's lives is paramount, the emergency power-off switch is also designed to allow all passages to be completely unobstructed in response to emergency disasters, so that people can escape easily, so it should be easy to quickly identify the location. If you really want to prioritize, D is indeed more important than C.

An emergency power-off switch should be C. be protected. The purpose of an emergency power-off switch is to quickly shut down power to a system or facility in case of an emergency situation. To ensure its effectiveness and prevent accidental or unauthorized activation, the emergency power-off switch should be protected. This protection can be in the form of physical safeguards, such as placing the switch in a locked enclosure or behind a protective cover, to prevent unintended or unauthorized access.

from ISACA's manual review : Emergency Power-off Switch There may be a need to immediately shut off power to the computer and peripheral devices, such as during a computer room fire or emergency evacuation. Two emergency power-off switches should serve this purpose—one in the computer room, the other near, but outside, the computer room. Switches should be clearly labeled and easily accessible, for this purpose, yet they should still be secure from unauthorized people. The switches should be shielded to prevent accidental activation.

EPO should always be labelled and protected. Illumination is not a primary requirement.

protected from accidentally shutting off

The switch must be protected so that it cannot be accidentally pressed during normal operation and cause an emergency stop.

Correct answer C

C is the correct answer This ensures that the switch is not accidentally triggered, causing unnecessary disruption, while still being available for use in case of an emergency.

The purpose of an emergency power-off switch is to quickly shut down power to critical systems or equipment in the event of an emergency or potential hazard. To ensure its effectiveness, the emergency power-off switch should be protected to prevent accidental or unauthorized activation.

Answer is C it should be protected and shielded. It should be labeled but illumination a bit too much. I could even write an audit finding if its that visible like a disco ball :)

d is answer

it is recommended that you do not cover your emergency stop button. They are required to be quickly and easily accessible in an emergency.it can be LED illuminated to make it easy to determine if the e-stop has been actuated.

C. Be protected. It is important that the EPO switch be protected to prevent accidental activation!