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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. This focal length provides a narrower view.






4. 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.






5. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The last line of defense in physical security?






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. 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 -






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






19. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. What is used to measure humidity levels?






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. 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?






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






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






47. What is the more important than protecting a facility or the assets it contains?






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






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






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