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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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. These can be penetrated - expensive to install and monitor - require human response - and are subject to false alarms. Examples are motion detectors - CCTV's - vibration sensors - and electromechanical devices.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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






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






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






14. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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






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






24. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Prolonged loss of power






34. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






36. Momentary power outage






37. 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.






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






39. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






47. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






50. Fire suppressant that reduces the oxygen of a fire?