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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






28. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. Momentary high voltage






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






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






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