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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. Class of fire that is combustible metals (magnesium - sodium - potassium). Suppressed with dry powder.






9. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






11. What can cause static electricity?






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






26. The expected lifetime of a device?






27. Momentary power outage






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






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






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. 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.






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






33. This type of noise is disturbance imposed on a power line that causes electrical interference.






34. 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.






35. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Type of IDS that generates a pattern that is sent over a sensitive area and reflected back to a receiver.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.