During an assessment you walk the perimeter of the building with a guard you find...

 According to the PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, emergency exit doors must be equipped with devices that prevent unauthorized entry from the outside, such as panic bars, crash bars, or push pads. These devices allow the door to be opened from the inside without a key or a code, but prevent the door from being opened from the outside by unauthorized persons. Therefore, the most concerning aspect of the situation is that the exit door can be opened from the outside with a key, which creates a security risk for the facility. The other options are not as concerning, as they do not directly affect the security of the exit door. The exit door can lead into the facility as long as it provides a safe and unobstructed path to the exit discharge. The guard’s memory lapse is not a major issue, as long as they follow the proper proceduresand protocols for opening the door. The guard’s permission from their manager is not relevant, as long as they have the authority and the responsibility to open the door for inspection purposes. References:

PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 171

PCI Card Production and Provisioning Physical Security Requirements, Version 1.0, April 2019, page 181