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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Type of IDS that detects changes in heat waves in an area.






2. These controls can be time consuming and error prone and and require constant attention.






3. Class of fire that is electrical (electrical equipment - wires). Suppressed with gas - CO2 - dry powders.






4. These use battery packs that range in size and capacity to provide power backup and protection. These factors should be reviewed: size of the electrical load it can support - the speed with which it can assume the load when the primary source fails -






5. This is a colorless - odorless - and potentially lethal substance because it removes oxygen from the air in order to suppress fires.






6. This type of lock is programmable and uses a keypad. Can contain a specific code that will open the door and initiate a remote alarm if an employee is under duress.






7. What documentation should be readily available and periodically reviewed and updated.






8. What should dust and other air contaminants be kept to an appropriate level?






9. This type of water system has its sprinkler systems wide open to allow a larger volume of water to be released in a short period. These systems are typically not used in data processing environments.






10. Device locks intended to protect hardware from theft. Use for mobile devices and lock them to a secure feature of an environment.






11. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






12. These reduce the accidental discharge of water because the water does not enter the pipes until an automatic fire sensor indicates there is an actual fire. Should be used in location with freezing temperatures.






13. If an electrical supply fails and a door defaults to closed and unlocked - which mode is this?






14. Type of window that is the strongest window available today. Resistant to breakage - chemicals - fires - and abrasions. They are also extremely expensive.






15. When should the following items be evaluated? Local crime - natural disaster possibilities - distance to hospitals - police - fire stations - airports - and railroads.






16. These are threats to what? Interruption of services - theft - physical damage - unauthorized disclosure - and loss of system integrity.






17. The temperature at which most computers will experience major damage?






18. This is a disturbance of power and can be cause by electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI)






19. Type of fence that uses 1 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






20. Enhanced boundary fencing with motion detectors. Used at facilities that require a high level of protection.






21. If an electrical supply fails and a door defaults to closed and locked - which mode is this?






22. This type of lock has more pieces and parts that a warded lock. It uses spring-loaded pins that need to be in the right position to open the lock.






23. Class of fire that is liquid (petroleum - coolants). Suppressed with gas - CO2 - form - dry powders.






24. What is the more important than protecting a facility or the assets it contains?






25. This is a double door facility used for physical access control.






26. This power source is used in day-to-day operations.






27. Prolonged loss of power






28. Type of IDS that generates a pattern that is sent over a sensitive area and reflected back to a receiver.






29. Type of window that is stronger than standard glass and acrylic windows - but produces a toxic gas if burned.






30. This type of water system delays the water release similar to a dry pipe system. However - the water is not released until a thermal-fusible link on the sprinkler head has melted. Typically used in only in data processing environments rather than a w






31. Type of IDS that uses microphones installed on floors - walls - or ceilings to detect any should made during a forced entry. Can be subject to a large amount of false positives.






32. Momentary high voltage






33. Type of window that contains glass that was heated and cooled to improve integrity and strength?






34. This gas is no longer available because it depletes the ozone. Becomes toxic in temperatures greater than 900 degrees F in concentrations greater than 10%. Existing fire extinguishers can be refilled with FM-200 - NAF-S-III - CEA-410 - FE-13 - Water






35. Type of fence that uses 3/8 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






36. The first line of defense against environmental risks and unpredictable human behavior






37. This type of noise is disturbance imposed on a power line that causes electrical interference.






38. Type of fence that will deter a casual intruder?






39. These need to be able to hold the necessary load and provide the required fire rating.






40. Type of light that provides an even amount of light across an area?






41. Class of fire that is assigned to commercial kitchens and the fire dangers that exist within them. Suppressing agent used in class K fires is wet chemicals.






42. These types of lines protect from electrical and magnetic induction - which causes interference to the power voltage.






43. This concept combines the physical environment and sociology issues that surround it to reduce crime rates and the fear of crime.






44. Fire suppressant that reduces the temperature of the fire?






45. Type of iris lens that would be used in an area of fixed lighting.






46. Type of light that is activated when a motion sensor (or some other IDS) is activated?






47. Concept of installing lighting to be directed towards where potential intruders would be coming from. Example - entrance to military base with bright lights pointing outward to entrance.






48. These systems require human response - can cause false alarms - and depend on a constant power supply - so these protection systems should be backed up by other types of security systems.






49. Type of IDS that emits a measurable magnetic field and detects changes in capacitance. This allows it to detect when something/someone comes within a certain range of an object. Usually used to protect specific objects (artwork - cabinets - or a safe






50. Type of task that identifies how data flows through the company. Lists all pieces of an environment and how they interact. Redundant paths should be shown.