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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. What can cause static electricity?






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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)






19. Momentary power outage






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






21. 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.






22. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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 focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. The last line of defense in physical security?






41. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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