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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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






11. This is a double door facility used for physical access control.






12. 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.






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






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






15. What can cause corrosion?






16. 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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. These use battery packs that range in size and capacity to provide power backup and protection. These factors should be reviewed: size of the electrical load it can support - the speed with which it can assume the load when the primary source fails -






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






24. Prolonged loss of power






25. 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.






26. This power source is a backup in case the primary source fails.






27. Momentary high voltage






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






29. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






38. 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.






39. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






47. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






49. 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






50. Class of fire that is common combustibles (wood - paper - and laminates). Suppressed with water or foam.