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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 static electricity?






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






5. Type of IDS that emits a measurable magnetic field and detects changes in capacitance. This allows it to detect when something/someone comes within a certain range of an object. Usually used to protect specific objects (artwork - cabinets - or a safe






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






20. 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?






21. 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.






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






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






24. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






28. What is used to measure humidity levels?






29. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






30. 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






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






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






33. 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)






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






35. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






37. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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






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






48. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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