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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. 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






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. Prolonged loss of power






16. 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.






17. This type of water system delays the water release similar to a dry pipe system. However - the water is not released until a thermal-fusible link on the sprinkler head has melted. Typically used in only in data processing environments rather than a w






18. 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






19. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Prolonged high voltage power loss






27. Type of IDS that emits a measurable magnetic field and detects changes in capacitance. This allows it to detect when something/someone comes within a certain range of an object. Usually used to protect specific objects (artwork - cabinets - or a safe






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. 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 -






48. What can cause corrosion?






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






50. 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)