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CISSP Physical Security

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  • 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 fence that will protect a top level security area?






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






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






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






5. Momentary high voltage






6. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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?






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






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






14. 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






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






16. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






18. 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.






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Type of iris lens that would be used in an area where light changes.






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. Items that a fire needs to burn? To suppress it - one of them should be reduced or eliminated.






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. The last line of defense in physical security?






45. What can cause static electricity?






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.