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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 specific type of smoke-activate fire alarm that detects changes in light intensity.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






15. What can cause static electricity?






16. Prolonged loss of power






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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.






22. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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