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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This power source is a backup in case the primary source fails.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






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






16. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






20. 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?






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






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






24. This focal length provides a narrower view.






25. 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 -






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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






30. What is used to measure humidity levels?






31. The expected lifetime of a device?






32. This is a specific type of smoke-activate fire alarm that detects changes in light intensity.






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






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






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






36. Momentary high voltage






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






38. 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.






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






40. What can cause static electricity?






41. 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






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






43. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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.