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CISSP Physical Security

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Momentary power outage






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






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






4. Momentary high voltage






5. This type of interference can be caused by electrical system mechanisms - fluorescent lighting - and electrical cables.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Type of task that identifies how data flows through the company. Lists all pieces of an environment and how they interact. Redundant paths should be shown.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Prolonged high voltage power loss






24. What can cause static electricity?






25. What is used to measure humidity levels?






26. What can cause corrosion?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. This focal length provides wide-angle views.






38. 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






39. 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






40. Prolonged loss of power






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






43. 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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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 -






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






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