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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






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






13. The last line of defense in physical security?






14. Type of fence that uses 3/8 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






25. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






26. Type of fire suppressant that suppresses the fuel supply of common combustibles?






27. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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