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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. What can cause corrosion?






10. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






15. 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 -






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. The temperature at which most computers will experience major damage?






31. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






35. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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






40. 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.






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






42. What can cause static electricity?






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






44. 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.






45. Class of fire that is combustible metals (magnesium - sodium - potassium). Suppressed with dry powder.






46. 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.






47. 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






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






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






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