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CISSP Physical Security

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  • 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. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






11. This type of interference can be caused by electrical system mechanisms - fluorescent lighting - and electrical cables.






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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 -






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






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






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






21. 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?






22. 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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






36. This focal length provides a narrower view.






37. Momentary power outage






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






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






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