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CISSP Physical Security

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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. Momentary power outage






8. 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






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






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






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






12. Momentary high voltage






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






25. Prolonged high voltage power loss






26. 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?






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






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






29. 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






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






31. The last line of defense in physical security?






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. 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.






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






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






36. Type of IDS that emits a measurable magnetic field and detects changes in capacitance. This allows it to detect when something/someone comes within a certain range of an object. Usually used to protect specific objects (artwork - cabinets - or a safe






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






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






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






40. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






49. The expected lifetime of a device?






50. 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.






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