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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. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. 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?






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. What can cause corrosion?






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






20. 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.






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






22. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. This is a proximity identification device that does not require action by the user. The reader transmits signals to the device - and the device responds with an access code.






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. What can cause static electricity?






38. 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.






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






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






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. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






45. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. Momentary power outage