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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Type of iris lens that would be used in an area where light changes.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






14. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. Momentary high voltage






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






29. 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






30. 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.






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






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






33. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






34. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






36. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






40. 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 -






41. 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






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






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






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






45. Prolonged loss of power






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






47. What is used to measure humidity levels?






48. 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.






49. 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?






50. 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.