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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is used to measure humidity levels?






2. 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.






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






4. 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)






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






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






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






8. 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






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






10. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






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






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






16. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






38. This should be protected from destruction - modification - theft - unauthorized copying - and disclosure.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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






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






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






48. These should be located on and above suspended ceilings - below raised floors - and in air ducts to provide maximum fire detection.






49. 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






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