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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






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






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






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 fence that uses 1 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






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






11. Type of window that contains glass that was heated and cooled to improve integrity and strength?






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. What can cause corrosion?






17. 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.






18. This focal length provides a narrower view.






19. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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?






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






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 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.






33. Type of IDS that generates a pattern that is sent over a sensitive area and reflected back to a receiver.






34. 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






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






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






40. 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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. What should dust and other air contaminants be kept to an appropriate level?






46. 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.






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






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






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






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







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