Deck 9: Physical Security

Question 1

For laptops, there are theft alarms made up of a PC card or other device that contains a motion detector.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When the lock of a door fails and causes the door to become unlocked, it is classified as a fail-secure lock.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

There are three methods of data interception: direct observation, interception of data transmission, and mechanical interception.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A wet-pipe system is usually considered appropriate in computer rooms.

Question 5

Carbon dioxide systems remove a fire's supply of oxygen.

Question 6

Fire detection systems fall into two general categories: manual and electrical.

Question 7

A badge is an identification card that is typically carried concealed.

Question 8

Keycard readers based on smart cards are often used to secure computer rooms, communications closets, and other restricted areas.

Question 9

The online UPS can deliver a constant, smooth, conditioned power stream to computing systems.

Question 10

Fire suppression systems typically work by denying an environment one of the three requirements for a fire to burn: a match, fuel, and oxygen.

Question 11

The capacity of UPS devices is measured using the voltage output rating.

Question 12

Vibration sensors fall into the motion sensor category.

Question 13

Water-based systems are inexpensive, nontoxic, and can often be created by using an existing sprinkler system that may have been present in earlier construction.

Question 14

Telecommuters should use a securable operating system that requires password authentication.

Question 15

Water damage is considered less dangerous to computer systems than hazardous chemicals like Halon.

Question 16

Static electricity is not noticeable to humans until levels approach 150 volts.

Question 17

Standby power supply (SPS) UPSs provide power conditioning.

Question 18

Locks can be divided into categories based on the triggering process, including manual, programmable, electronic, and biometric.

Question 19

In general, ESD damage to chips produces two types of failures: immediate and latent.

Question 20

There are very few qualified and professional agencies that provide physical security consulting and services.

Question 21

Grounding ensures that the returning flow of current is properly discharged to the ground. _________________________

Question 22

Most guards have clear __________ that help them to act decisively in unfamiliar situations.

A)MACs
B)SOPs
C)POSs
D)OPSs

Question 23

Gaseous emission systems can be used in the suppression of fires. _________________________

Question 24

The most sophisticated locks are __________ locks.

A)manual
B)programmable
C)electronic
D)biometric

Question 25

Mechanical locks can accept a variety of inputs as keys, including magnetic strips on ID cards, radio signals from badges, personal identification numbers (PINs) typed into a keypad, or some combination of these to activate an electrically powered locking mechanism. _________________________

Question 26

A gaseous system is designed to apply a liquid, usually water, to all areas in which a fire has been detected. _________________________

Question 27

Electronic monitoring includes __________ systems.

A)blocked video
B)local video
C)open-circuit television
D)closed-circuit television

Question 28

Guards can evaluate each situation as it arises and make reasoned responses. _________________________

Question 29

__________ locks can be changed after they are put in service, allowing for combination or key changes without a locksmith and even allowing the owner to change to another access method (key or combination) to upgrade security.

A)Programmable
B)Manual
C)Biometric
D)Electronic

Question 30

Manual fire detection systems include human responses, such as calling the fire department and manually activated alarms. _________________________

Question 31

Smoke detection systems are perhaps the most common means of detecting a potentially dangerous fire, and they are required by building codes in most residential dwellings and commercial buildings. _________________________

Question 32

Physical security is just as important as logical security to an information security program. _________________________

Question 33

In a double conversion offline UPS, the primary power source is the inverter, and the power feed from the utility is constantly recharging the battery, which in turn powers the output inverter. _________________________

Question 34

When the lock of a door fails and the door remains locked, it has a(n) fail-safe lock. _________________________

Question 35

Videoconferencing is off-site computing that uses Internet connections, dial-up connections, connections over leased point-to-point links between offices, and other mechanisms. _________________________

Question 36

Class C fires are those fueled by combustible metals, such as magnesium, lithium, and sodium. _________________________

Question 37

Common forms of mechanical locks include electric strike locks, which (usually) require people to announce themselves before being "buzzed" through a locked door. _________________________

Question 38

__________ occurs when an authorized person opens a door, and other people, who may or may not be authorized, also enter.

A)Crowdsurfing
B)Tailgating
C)Freeloading
D)Hitchhiking

Question 39

Vibration detectors measure rates of change in the ambient temperature of a room. _________________________

Question 40

A variation of the dry-pipe system is the pre-action system, which has a two-phase response to a fire. _________________________

Question 41

One of the leading causes of damage to sensitive circuitry is __________.

A)CPU
B)EPA
C)ESD
D)HVAC

Question 42

UPS devices typically have capacities that may run up to __________ VA.

A)100
B)250
C)500
D)1,000

Question 43

A(n) _________________________ security plan requires that every building have clearly marked fire exits and maps posted throughout the facility.

Question 44

The _________________________ lock may rely on a key that is a carefully shaped piece of metal and is rotated to turn tumblers that release secured loops of steel, aluminum, or brass.

Question 45

__________ sensors work, for example, when a foot steps on a pressure-sensitive pad under a rug, or a window is opened.

A)Pressure
B)Contact and weight
C)Motion
D)Movement

Question 46

In the __________ approach, the sensor detects an unusually rapid increase in the area temperature within a relatively short period of time.

A)fixed temperature
B)permanent temperature
C)fixed rate
D)rate-of-rise

Question 47

A secure _________________________ is a physical location that has controls in place to minimize the risk of attacks from physical threats.

Question 48

A(n) _________________________ is a small room or enclosure with separate entry and exit points.

Question 49

In the __________ UPS, the internal components of the standby models are replaced with a pair of inverters and converters.

A)line-interactive
B)ferroresonant
C)true online
D)offline

Question 50

Computing and other electrical equipment used in areas where water can accumulate must be uniquely grounded using __________ equipment.

A)UPS
B)HVAC
C)GFCI
D)ESD

Question 51

Class __________ fires are extinguished by agents that remove oxygen from the fire.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 52

__________ sensors project and detect an infrared beam across an area.

A)Photoelectric
B)Smoke
C)Air-aspirating
D)Thermal

Question 53

Class __________ fires are safely extinguished with non-conducting agents only.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question 54

When interior walls only partially reach to the next floor, leaving a space above the ceiling, the space is called a(n) __________.

A)kneespace
B)attic
C)plenum
D)padding

Question 55

__________ involves a wide variety of computing sites outside the organization's primary facility and includes all forms of telecommuting.

A)Remote site computing
B)Telecommuting
C)Remote working
D)Hot site computing

Question 56

A __________ system is designed to work in areas where electrical equipment is used. Instead of containing water, the system contains pressurized air.

A)wet-pipe
B)dry-pipe
C)deluge
D)sprinkler

Question 57

Fire __________ systems are devices installed and maintained to detect and respond to a fire, potential fire, or combustion danger.

A)detection
B)suppression
C)protection
D)prevention

Question 58

A(n) _________________________ is typically carried concealed.

Question 59

__________ sprinklers are the newest form of sprinkler systems and rely on ultra-fine mists instead of traditional shower-type systems.

A)Pre-action
B)Water mist
C)Water-free
D)Air-dry

Question 60

A device that assures the delivery of electric power without interruption is a(n) __________.

A)GFCI
B)HVAC
C)GPS
D)UPS

Question 61

A _________________________ detector is a sensor that detects the infrared or ultraviolet light produced by an open flame.

Question 62

_________________________ detect movement within a confined space and are either active or passive.

Question 63

A specialized type of keycard reader is the _________________________ reader, which allows people to simply place their cards within the reader's range.

Question 64

Building codes require that each floor have a number of _________________________, or walls that limit the spread of damage should a fire break out in an office.

Question 65

Explain how a mantrap works.

Question 66

The U.S. government has developed a program named _________________________ to reduce the risk of EMR monitoring.

Question 67

The temperature of ignition is called the _________________________ of a material.

Question 68

List and describe the "Seven Major Sources of Physical Loss."

Question 69

_________________________ locks can be integrated into alarm systems and combined with other building management systems.

Question 70

Halon is one of a few chemicals designated as a(n) _________________________ agent, which means that it does not leave any residue after use, nor does it interfere with the operation of electrical or electronic equipment.

Question 71

_________________________ is the amount of moisture in the air.

Question 72

Some sprinkler systems, called _________________________ systems, keep all individual sprinkler heads open; as soon as the system is activated, water is immediately applied to all areas.

Question 73

Describe different types of sensors to detect intrusions.

Question 74

Thermal detection systems contain a sophisticated heat _________________________.

Question 75

The presence of additional and disruptive signals in network communications or electrical power delivery is referred to as _________________________.

Question 76

A(n) _________________________ system has pressurized water in all pipes and has some form of valve in each protected area.

Question 77

Class _________________________fires are extinguished by agents that interrupt the ability of the fuel to be ignited.

Question 78

A(n) _________________________ or offline UPS is an offline battery backup that detects the interruption of power to the power equipment.