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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. This focal length provides a narrower view.






8. 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.






9. This should be clearly marked - and security guards should be trained how to identify when these items leave the facility in an improper manner.






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






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






12. Items that a fire needs to burn? To suppress it - one of them should be reduced or eliminated.






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






14. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






22. Momentary power outage






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. 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)






31. 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.






32. 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 -






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






50. 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.