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CISSP Physical Security

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1. 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?






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






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






4. 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






5. Momentary high voltage






6. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






12. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






13. The last line of defense in physical security?






14. 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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






24. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






25. Fire suppressant that reduces the temperature of the fire?






26. Momentary power outage






27. 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.






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






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






30. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






37. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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