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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






3. 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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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 -






35. 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.






36. What can cause static electricity?






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






38. 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.






39. When should the following items be evaluated? Local crime - natural disaster possibilities - distance to hospitals - police - fire stations - airports - and railroads.






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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