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CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






3. These condition an electrical line to keep voltage steady and clean.






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






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






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






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






9. Prolonged high voltage power loss






10. Momentary power outage






11. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Type of fence that uses 1 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






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






25. 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)






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






27. Prolonged loss of power






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






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






41. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. Momentary high voltage






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