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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 noise is disturbance imposed on a power line that causes electrical interference.






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






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






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






5. 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?






6. What system should maintain the appropriate temperature and humidity levels and provide closed-loop recirculating air-conditioning and positive pressurization and ventilation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. What can cause corrosion?






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






44. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






45. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






48. 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.






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






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