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CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






20. These condition an electrical line to keep voltage steady and clean.






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






22. What can cause static electricity?






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






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






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






26. 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






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






28. These need to have shutoff valves and positive drains (substance flows out instead of in).






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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)






39. The expected lifetime of a device?






40. 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.






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






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






43. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






45. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






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






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