Each major item in a vulnerability assessment has critical security related physical components. These include __________

• A. Access control
• B. Power
• C. Police
• D. Firefighting

Answer: (A)

Controlling who can get into a facility and where they can go is a fundamental part of physical security in vulnerability assessments. Access control directly enforces authorization to enter or move through critical areas, using measures like secure doors, badge readers, gates, and entry logs to prevent unauthorized access and to provide traceability of movements. While power, police, and firefighting are important for operations, safety, and incident response, they are not built-in physical security components that restrict access. Power supports operations and resilience, but it does not control entry. Therefore, access control is the component that most closely fits the described security-related physical element.