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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 disturbance of power and can be cause by electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI)






2. 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






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






4. 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.






5. Momentary high voltage






6. 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.






7. 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?






8. 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.






9. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. What can cause static electricity?






17. The last line of defense in physical security?






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Momentary power outage






24. 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.






25. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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.






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






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






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