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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Enhanced boundary fencing with motion detectors. Used at facilities that require a high level of protection.






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






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






4. 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 -






5. 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.






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






7. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






24. 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.






25. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






27. The last line of defense in physical security?






28. 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






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. Momentary high voltage






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






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






41. Momentary power outage






42. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






49. This type of lock is programmable and uses a keypad. Can contain a specific code that will open the door and initiate a remote alarm if an employee is under duress.






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