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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






5. 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)






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






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






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






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






10. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Momentary power outage






19. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






26. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






27. 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 -






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. What is used to measure humidity levels?






34. These reduce the accidental discharge of water because the water does not enter the pipes until an automatic fire sensor indicates there is an actual fire. Should be used in location with freezing temperatures.






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






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






37. This type of water system delays the water release similar to a dry pipe system. However - the water is not released until a thermal-fusible link on the sprinkler head has melted. Typically used in only in data processing environments rather than a w






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






49. 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






50. These need to be able to hold the necessary load and provide the required fire rating.