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






2. 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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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






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






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






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






10. Class of fire that is liquid (petroleum - coolants). Suppressed with gas - CO2 - form - dry powders.






11. Type of fence that uses 2 inch mesh - 9 gauge wiring






12. The temperature at which most computers will experience major damage?






13. 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.






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






15. Momentary power outage






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Type of fence that will protect a top level security area?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






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






47. 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 -






48. 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.






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






50. What is used to measure humidity levels?