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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Type of light that is activated when a motion sensor (or some other IDS) is activated?






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






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






4. Prolonged loss of power






5. Type of fence that will protect a critical are?






6. This is used to deter trespassing and to enable people to enter a facility through a few controlled entrances.






7. 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.






8. The estimated time it will take to repair a device and get it back into production






9. 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






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






11. These controls help minimize the resulting damage and speed the recovery process






12. This should be protected from destruction - modification - theft - unauthorized copying - and disclosure.






13. Fire suppressant that reduces the oxygen of a fire?






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. Space used for wires and cables. Typically an area above dropped ceilings and below raised floors. This location is where fires can easily start.






20. This is when unauthorized access is achieved to a facility via another individual's legitimate access - and is a common concern with physical security.






21. These are expensive but provide flexibility in response to security breaches and can deter intruders from attempting an attack.






22. 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.






23. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






25. This type of lock is a basic padlock with a spring loaded bolt with a notch cut in it. Cheapest lock - because of their lack of any real sophistication - and also the easiest to pick.






26. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






27. 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






28. What can cause static electricity?






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






30. Type of IDS that detects changes in a light beam. Can only be used in windowless rooms.






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






34. This can be costly and unsightly - but can provide crowd control and help control access to the facility.






35. 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?






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






37. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






38. The last line of defense in physical security?






39. 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.






40. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






43. 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.






44. What needs to be evaluated for their protective characteristics - their utility - and their cost and benefits.






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






46. 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.






47. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






48. Type of IDS that detects changes or breaks in a circuit. Examples are window strips;vibration detectors on walls - screens - ceilings - etc; pressure pads under a rug.






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






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