Which term describes locks, locked cases, cabinet locks, cable locks, etc., used to prevent device theft?

• A. Hardware locks (2)
• B. Security locks
• C. Locking devices
• D. Physical deterrents

Answer: (A)

The key idea is physical security through locking hardware. Locks, locked cases, cabinet locks, and cable locks are all examples of hardware designed to physically secure equipment and deter theft. The precise term for this category is hardware locks, because it directly describes the actual locking hardware used on devices and enclosures.

Other terms are less exact in this context: security locks is vague and could imply different kinds of security features; locking devices is too broad and could include non-physical or non-locking mechanisms; and physical deterrents cover measures (like cameras or alarms) that discourage theft but don’t involve locking hardware themselves.