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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If an electrical supply fails and a door defaults to closed and unlocked - which mode is this?






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






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






4. What can cause static electricity?






5. Tokens used in physical security to authentication subjects?






6. 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






7. Prolonged high voltage power loss






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. Type of fence that will deter a casual intruder?






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. This should be clearly marked - and security guards should be trained how to identify when these items leave the facility in an improper manner.






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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 -






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






40. Momentary power outage






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.