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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The expected lifetime of a device?






2. 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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






9. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. This refers to the portion of the environment that is in focus when shown on a monitor. This increases as the size of the lens opening decreases - the subject distance increases - or the focal length of the lens decreases.






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






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






17. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. These need to have shutoff valves and positive drains (substance flows out instead of in).






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






39. 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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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