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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What can cause static electricity?






2. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






5. 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






6. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. This focal length provides a narrower view.






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. 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)






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






28. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






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






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






34. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






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






40. These controls can be time consuming and error prone and and require constant attention.






41. 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?






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






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






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






45. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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