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CISSP Physical Security

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Fire suppressant that reduces the temperature of the fire?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






20. 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.






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






22. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. 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






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






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






37. This should be located within 50 feet of electrical equipment and should be inspected quarterly.






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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)






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






48. 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






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






50. 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.