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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This type of noise is disturbance imposed on a power line that causes electrical interference.






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






3. Type of fence that uses 2 inch mesh - 9 gauge wiring






4. Type of fence that uses 3/8 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






5. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






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






9. Momentary high voltage






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






14. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






35. Class of fire that is assigned to commercial kitchens and the fire dangers that exist within them. Suppressing agent used in class K fires is wet chemicals.






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






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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?