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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 corrosion?






2. Momentary high voltage






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






4. The expected lifetime of a device?






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






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






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






14. 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 -






15. 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)






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. Enhanced boundary fencing with motion detectors. Used at facilities that require a high level of protection.






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Type of iris lens that would be used in an area of fixed lighting.






49. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






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