Test your basic knowledge |

CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. What can cause static electricity?






2. 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.






3. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Prolonged loss of power






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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






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






20. 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.






21. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






22. These are usually planned and implemented by power companies when they are experiencing high demand.






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






24. 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.






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






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Momentary power outage






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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






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






47. The expected lifetime of a device?






48. 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.






49. What can cause corrosion?






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