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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. This type of water system always contains water in the pipes and are usually controlled by temperature control level sensors.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. This type of lock has more pieces and parts that a warded lock. It uses spring-loaded pins that need to be in the right position to open the lock.






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






16. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






18. 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






19. 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?






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






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






22. 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.






23. What needs to be evaluated for their protective characteristics - their utility - and their cost and benefits.






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. Type of light that is activated when a motion sensor (or some other IDS) is activated?






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






34. This power source is a backup in case the primary source fails.






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






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






37. 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.






38. These are threats to what? Interruption of services - theft - physical damage - unauthorized disclosure - and loss of system integrity.






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Momentary power outage






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






49. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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