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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This is when unauthorized access is achieved to a facility via another individual's legitimate access - and is a common concern with physical security.






2. The last line of defense in physical security?






3. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






8. What can cause corrosion?






9. This should be protected from destruction - modification - theft - unauthorized copying - and disclosure.






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






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






12. This is a double door facility used for physical access control.






13. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






14. Momentary power outage






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






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






19. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. These systems require human response - can cause false alarms - and depend on a constant power supply - so these protection systems should be backed up by other types of security systems.






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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