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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. These condition an electrical line to keep voltage steady and clean.






2. Type of fence that will deter a casual intruder?






3. 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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. 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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. What can cause static electricity?






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






16. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






21. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






23. 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.






24. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






26. Type of fence that will protect a top level security area?






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. What can cause corrosion?






44. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Prolonged loss of power