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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. The expected lifetime of a device?






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






17. Type of fence that will protect a critical are?






18. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






22. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






24. 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?






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






26. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






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






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






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






32. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Momentary power outage






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






43. 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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Prolonged loss of power






49. 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.






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