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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. These are usually planned and implemented by power companies when they are experiencing high demand.






2. The last line of defense in physical security?






3. 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.






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






5. 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






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






7. 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.






8. 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 -






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






28. 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.






29. This should be turned off before activation of a fire suppressant to ensure it stays in the needed area and that smoke is not distributed to different areas of the facility.






30. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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






38. What is used to measure humidity levels?






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






47. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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