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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the more important than protecting a facility or the assets it contains?






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






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






5. 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.






6. Items that a fire needs to burn? To suppress it - one of them should be reduced or eliminated.






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






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






9. 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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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 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. 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.






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






18. 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.






19. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






29. Class of fire that is electrical (electrical equipment - wires). Suppressed with gas - CO2 - dry powders.






30. 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)






31. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






36. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






38. 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.






39. 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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?