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






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






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






4. This power source is used in day-to-day operations.






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. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






7. Momentary power outage






8. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. The last line of defense in physical security?






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Type of fence that will protect a critical are?






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






37. Halon - FM-200 - and other Halon substitutes are examples of what?






38. What can cause static electricity?






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. This concept combines the physical environment and sociology issues that surround it to reduce crime rates and the fear of crime.






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






43. What can cause corrosion?






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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. Fire suppressant that reduces the temperature of the fire?