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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Type of fence that will protect a top level security area?






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. These need to have shutoff valves and positive drains (substance flows out instead of in).






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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






15. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. What can cause corrosion?






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






32. 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.






33. What is used to measure humidity levels?






34. Momentary high voltage






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






41. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.