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CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Type of light that provides an even amount of light across an area?






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






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






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






5. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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 -






12. 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?






13. Type of fence that will protect a top level security area?






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






15. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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. Type of fence that will protect a critical are?






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






19. Class of fire that is combustible metals (magnesium - sodium - potassium). Suppressed with dry powder.






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. Type of fire suppressant that suppresses the fuel supply of common combustibles?






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






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






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






26. Prolonged loss of power






27. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. What can cause corrosion?






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






49. This type of interference can be caused by electrical system mechanisms - fluorescent lighting - and electrical cables.






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