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CISSP Physical Security

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1. 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.






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






3. This type of water system has its sprinkler systems wide open to allow a larger volume of water to be released in a short period. These systems are typically not used in data processing environments.






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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 -






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






12. This is a colorless - odorless - and potentially lethal substance because it removes oxygen from the air in order to suppress fires.






13. 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






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






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






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






17. Momentary power outage






18. 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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






23. What is used to measure humidity levels?






24. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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 locked - which mode is this?






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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.






41. The last line of defense in physical security?






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. 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






44. Class of fire that is common combustibles (wood - paper - and laminates). Suppressed with water or foam.






45. Momentary high voltage






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






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






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






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






50. 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.