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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This is when unauthorized access is achieved to a facility via another individual's legitimate access - and is a common concern with physical security.






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






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






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






5. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






19. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






22. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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?






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






44. Type of light that provides an even amount of light across an area?






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






46. 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)






47. 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.






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






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






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