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CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • 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. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. Momentary power outage






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






24. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






29. Class of fire that is liquid (petroleum - coolants). Suppressed with gas - CO2 - form - dry powders.






30. 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.






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






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






33. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






50. 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.