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CISSP Physical Security

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1. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






5. 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)






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






7. These need to have shutoff valves and positive drains (substance flows out instead of in).






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






11. 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






12. 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 -






13. 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.






14. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






16. 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.






17. 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






18. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Prolonged high voltage power loss






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Type of light that is activated when a motion sensor (or some other IDS) is activated?






32. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






41. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. The estimated time it will take to repair a device and get it back into production






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.