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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. What can cause corrosion?






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. Prolonged high voltage power loss






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. What is used to measure humidity levels?






28. The expected lifetime of a device?






29. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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