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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 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.






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






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






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






5. What can cause corrosion?






6. 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)






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. The last line of defense in physical security?






21. Halon - FM-200 - and other Halon substitutes are examples of what?






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






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






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






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






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






27. Class of fire that is common combustibles (wood - paper - and laminates). Suppressed with water or foam.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. What can cause static electricity?






35. 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.






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






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






38. What is used to measure humidity levels?






39. Momentary power outage






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






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