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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. This is a colorless - odorless - and potentially lethal substance because it removes oxygen from the air in order to suppress fires.






2. 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.






3. 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






4. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






7. 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






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






9. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






17. This is a disturbance of power and can be cause by electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI)






18. 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.






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






20. Type of IDS that detects changes in a light beam. Can only be used in windowless rooms.






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






22. Prolonged loss of power






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






24. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






34. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






38. Momentary high voltage






39. This focal length provides a narrower view.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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