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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






14. This is when unauthorized access is achieved to a facility via another individual's legitimate access - and is a common concern with physical security.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. This should be clearly marked - and security guards should be trained how to identify when these items leave the facility in an improper manner.






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. Prolonged loss of power






34. What is used to measure humidity levels?






35. 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






36. Prolonged high voltage power loss






37. 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.






38. Momentary high voltage






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






42. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






46. 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)






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.