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CISSP Physical Security

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






2. Prolonged loss of power






3. Why does the value of property with the facility and the value of the facility itself need to be ascertained?






4. NIST standard that says critical areas should be illuminated 8 feet high - and use this unit that represents the illumination power of an individual light?






5. 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.






6. Type of fence that uses 2 inch mesh - 9 gauge wiring






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






8. 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.






9. This type of water system always contains water in the pipes and are usually controlled by temperature control level sensors.






10. This should be clearly marked - and security guards should be trained how to identify when these items leave the facility in an improper manner.






11. These are usually planned and implemented by power companies when they are experiencing high demand.






12. What system should maintain the appropriate temperature and humidity levels and provide closed-loop recirculating air-conditioning and positive pressurization and ventilation.






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






14. This refers to the portion of the environment that is in focus when shown on a monitor. This increases as the size of the lens opening decreases - the subject distance increases - or the focal length of the lens decreases.






15. These condition an electrical line to keep voltage steady and clean.






16. 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






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






18. The following are examples of what type of control? Drills and exercises of emergency procedures - simulation testing - documentation - inspections and reports - pre-screening of employees - post-employment procedures - delegation of responsibility a






19. 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






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






21. Type of light that is programmed to turn on and off a predetermined times?






22. These need to have shutoff valves and positive drains (substance flows out instead of in).






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






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






25. This should be turned off before activation of a fire suppressant to ensure it stays in the needed area and that smoke is not distributed to different areas of the facility.






26. These should go all the way up to the true ceiling. Otherwise - an intruded can remove a ceiling tile and climb over this into a critical portion of the facility.






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






28. These should be located on and above suspended ceilings - below raised floors - and in air ducts to provide maximum fire detection.






29. This power source is a backup in case the primary source fails.






30. Type of IDS that detects changes in heat waves in an area.






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. This is a specific type of smoke-activate fire alarm that detects changes in light intensity.






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






38. These can be user activated (action needs to be taken by a user) or system sensing (no action needs to be taken by the user)






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






40. An electrical circuit that receives input light from the lens and converts it into an electronic signal - which is then displayed on a monitor. Allows the capture of extraordinary details of objects because its sensors work in the infrared range. Doe






41. This is a proximity identification device that does not require action by the user. The reader transmits signals to the device - and the device responds with an access code.






42. 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






43. Fire suppressant that modifies that chemical combustion elements of a fire?






44. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






45. These can be penetrated - expensive to install and monitor - require human response - and are subject to false alarms. Examples are motion detectors - CCTV's - vibration sensors - and electromechanical devices.






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






47. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






49. The last line of defense in physical security?






50. This type of interference can be caused by lightning - motors - and the current difference between wires.