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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






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






4. This type of lock is programmable and uses a keypad. Can contain a specific code that will open the door and initiate a remote alarm if an employee is under duress.






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






6. 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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






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






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






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






21. What can cause static electricity?






22. 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)






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






24. 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.






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






26. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






28. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






31. 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 -






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. These types of lines protect from electrical and magnetic induction - which causes interference to the power voltage.






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






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






41. 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






42. 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.






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






44. 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






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






46. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






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