With respect to Art. 708 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS), where physical security is required, the physical security shall consist of which of the following items?
- Trained security professionals who will be present at all areas.
- A documented strategy that shall be developed and implemented based on a risk assessment.
- A program that will make the critical operations power systems accessible to qualified persons only.
- Both (b) and (c) are required
Answer: D
Section 708.4 of the NEC (Physical Security) requires a documented strategy, which shall be developed and implemented based on a risk assessment. It also requires the critical operations power systems to be accessible to qualified persons only.
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