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An assessor argues that locks, keypads and fireproof safes cannot be assessment objects because they contain no code. What does SP 800-53A say?

  1. Physical devices are assessed only under the physical and environmental protection family, using different objects.
  2. Physical devices are activities rather than mechanisms.
  3. Physical devices are outside the scope of control assessment entirely.
  4. Mechanisms include physical protection devices such as locks, keypads, cameras, fire protection equipment and fireproof safes.
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Answer: D. Mechanisms include physical protection devices such as locks, keypads, cameras, fire protection equipment and fireproof safes.

SP 800-53A notes mechanisms also include physical protection devices associated with a system or common control, giving locks, keypads, security cameras, fire protection devices and fireproof safes.

Source: NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 5 (NIST) — SP 800-53A Rev. 5 > 2.4.2 footnote 23

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