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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This is a specific type of smoke-activate fire alarm that detects changes in light intensity.






2. This focal length provides a narrower view.






3. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. Prolonged loss of power






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






24. 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.






25. 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






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






27. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






31. What can cause corrosion?






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






33. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






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






36. Prolonged high voltage power loss






37. The last line of defense in physical security?






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. Momentary high voltage






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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