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






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






3. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






13. 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?






14. 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 -






15. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






19. Type of task that identifies how data flows through the company. Lists all pieces of an environment and how they interact. Redundant paths should be shown.






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






21. This can be costly and unsightly - but can provide crowd control and help control access to the facility.






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






23. Prolonged loss of power






24. Concept of installing lighting to be directed towards where potential intruders would be coming from. Example - entrance to military base with bright lights pointing outward to entrance.






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






26. Fire suppressant that modifies that chemical combustion elements of a fire?






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






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






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






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






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






32. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. Momentary power outage






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






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






41. 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






42. 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.






43. 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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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