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






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






3. 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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. 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






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






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






17. 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.






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






19. Prolonged loss of power






20. These can be user activated (action needs to be taken by a user) or system sensing (no action needs to be taken by the user)






21. The estimated time it will take to repair a device and get it back into production






22. Momentary high voltage






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. These should be located on and above suspended ceilings - below raised floors - and in air ducts to provide maximum fire detection.






28. 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.






29. Momentary power outage






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






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






32. What can cause static electricity?






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






42. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






44. What is used to measure humidity levels?






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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