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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






3. 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.






4. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






7. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






8. What can cause corrosion?






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






24. This type of noise is disturbance imposed on a power line that causes electrical interference.






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






26. 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.






27. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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?






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.