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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






3. What can cause static electricity?






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






5. These are expensive but provide flexibility in response to security breaches and can deter intruders from attempting an attack.






6. 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.






7. Halon - FM-200 - and other Halon substitutes are examples of what?






8. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






14. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






21. 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






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






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






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






25. Type of light that provides an even amount of light across an area?






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






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






40. This type of lock is a basic padlock with a spring loaded bolt with a notch cut in it. Cheapest lock - because of their lack of any real sophistication - and also the easiest to pick.






41. What can cause corrosion?






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. The expected lifetime of a device?