Test your basic knowledge |

CISSP Physical Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






9. Prolonged high voltage power loss






10. 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.






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






12. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






17. Momentary high voltage






18. 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)






19. Prolonged loss of power






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. 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?






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






35. 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.






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






37. The last line of defense in physical security?






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. This is a disturbance of power and can be cause by electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI)






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






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






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