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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






43. What can cause corrosion?






44. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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