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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. The first line of defense against environmental risks and unpredictable human behavior






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






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






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






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






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






16. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






19. 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)






20. 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 -






21. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






23. 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?






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






28. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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 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






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






44. 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.






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






46. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






50. 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