Deck 9: Physical Security

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Standby power supply (SPS) UPSs provide power conditioning.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

Vibration sensors fall into the motion sensor category.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

Electronic monitoring includes __________ systems.

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

Question 27

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 28

__________ 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 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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 32

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 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

The most sophisticated locks are __________ locks.

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

Question 38

__________ 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 39

__________ 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 40

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

A) MACs
B) SOPs 
C) POSs
D) OPSs

Question 41

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

A) CPU
B) EPA 
C) ESD
D) HVAC

Question 42

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

A) GFCI
B) HVAC 
C) GPS
D) UPS

Question 43

__________ 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 44

__________ 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 45

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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 48

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

A) A
B) B 
C) C
D) D

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

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 51

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

Question 52

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

A) 100
B) 250 
C) 500
D) 1,000

Question 53

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

A) A
B) B 
C) C
D) D

Question 54

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 55

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

Question 56

A(n) _________________________ is typically carried concealed.

Question 57

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

Question 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

Thermal detection systems contain a sophisticated heat _________________________.

Question 62

_________________________ is the amount of moisture in the air.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

Question 70

Describe different types of sensors to detect intrusions.

Question 71

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 72

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

Question 73

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

Question 74

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

Question 75

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 76

Explain how a mantrap works.

Question 77

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