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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This is a specific type of smoke-activate fire alarm that detects changes in light intensity.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






14. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






15. 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.






16. An electrical circuit that receives input light from the lens and converts it into an electronic signal - which is then displayed on a monitor. Allows the capture of extraordinary details of objects because its sensors work in the infrared range. Doe






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. Fire suppressant that reduces the oxygen of a fire?






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






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






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






46. 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?






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






48. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






50. Prolonged loss of power