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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is used to measure humidity levels?






2. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






4. 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.






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






6. This focal length provides a narrower view.






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






8. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. Prolonged high voltage power loss






29. 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.






30. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






34. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






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






39. 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 -






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






41. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






42. The last line of defense in physical security?






43. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






48. Type of fence that uses 3/8 inch mesh and 11 gauge wiring






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






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