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CISSP Exam - Question 130


An organization wants to define as physical perimeter. What primary device should be used to accomplish this objective if the organization's perimeter MUST cost- efficiently deter casual trespassers?

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Correct Answer: A

Fences three to four feet high are sufficient to deter casual trespassers. This height provides a simple and cost-effective barrier that discourages unauthorized entry without the significant expense associated with taller fences or additional security features like barbed wire, painted gates, or security guards. The primary goal here is to deter rather than prevent determined intruders, making a 3-4 foot fence the most suitable option for the specified requirements.

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mrgodOption: A
Sep 13, 2022

3-4 feet deters casual trespassers. 6-7 feet too high to climb — may block vision. 8 feet with 3 strands of barbed wire will deter determined intruders and is generally considered as the standard height and configuration.

jackdryan
May 12, 2023

A is correct

dev46Option: D
Sep 23, 2022

I know A seems the obvious answer as per OSG, but the keyword is "cost-effective" A. Fences three to four feet high with a turnstile - did you consider the cost of the turnstile? B. Fences six to seven feet high with a painted gate - did you consider the cost of a painted gate? C. Fences accompanied by patrolling security guards - an easy one, they are expensive! D. Fences eight or more feet high with three strands of barbed wire - this solves the purpose and won't cost compared to A & B

izaman2022
Oct 14, 2022

Understand your intent here about noticing the additional cost of the turnstile and painted door, but how severely is the turnstile or the painted door going to violate cost effectiveness compared to the additional cost of erecting an eight foot fence with barbed wire (2x the height/material) around the same length physical perimeter?

Humongous1593
Oct 25, 2022

100% agree with you. I'd go with what the OSG says and if its wrong then thats on ISC for a very poorly worded question/answers.

kasiyaOption: A
Sep 13, 2022

OSG Various types of fences are effective against different types of intruders: ✓ ■ Fences 3 to 4 feet high deter casual trespassers. ✓ ■ Fences 6 to 7 feet high are too hard to climb easily and deter most intruders, except determined ones. ✓ ■ Fences 8 or more feet high with strands of barbed or razor wire deter even determined intruders.

ygcOption: D
Sep 9, 2022

security guards, it is not cost-efficintly , the answer should be D

MG1707Option: A
Oct 15, 2022

...casual deterrent..

somkiatrOption: D
Dec 31, 2022

Turnstile is not cost effective and should be installed in the building.

Bach1968Option: D
Jul 6, 2023

the examiner is asking for option D, and we will provide hom with the option. However i do not agree in full, consider this, trees can be climbed, all you need is a rope and you are in the premises, all i am saying is that this may not be the best solution even with eight feel high, something to think about

rooticOption: A
Oct 28, 2022

it's A

JamatiOption: A
Nov 9, 2022

Agreed, A is the answer

oudmasterOption: A
Dec 25, 2022

Fences 2-to-3 feet high can be easily crossed and would not be considered a deterrent. 3-to-4 foot fence will deter only casual. 5-to-7 feet high are considered more difficult to climb than a shorter fence. 8 feet high should be used to deter a determined intruder.

sausagemanOption: D
Mar 1, 2023

Unless your trespasser is a midget a 3-4 foot fence wouldn't deter anyone. I'd go with D

d3ut3rOption: A
May 10, 2023

"MUST COST-EFFICIENTLY DETER CASUAL TRESPASSERS" https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/certification/cissp-perimeter-defenses/#:~:text=Different%20heights%20provide,deters%20casual%20trespassers.

74gjd_37Option: A
Sep 23, 2023

For a causal trespasser, 3-4 feet should be enough. Source: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/certifications/cissp/cissp-perimeter-defenses/ Different heights provide varying degrees of protection 3-4 feet deters casual trespassers. 6-7 feet too high to climb — may block vision. 8 feet with 3 strands of barbed wire will deter determined intruders and is generally considered as the standard height and configuration.

YesPleaseOption: A
Dec 10, 2023

Answer A) Question stated "casual trespassers".

Dtony66Option: A
May 3, 2024

This would also depend on linear size of the gate. A massive campus with that is 10000 acres with barbed wire and a taller fence would cost significantly more than one turnstile and a gate half the size. A causal trespasser who sees any fence, by definition would be deterred by an obstacle.