Deck 9: Physical Security

Question 1

SPS systems provide power conditioning.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A name badge is typically worn concealed.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Water damage does not affect computer systems.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Carbon dioxide systems rob fire of its oxygen.

Question 16

While the temperature of ignition,or fire point,depends upon the material,it can be as low as a few hundred degrees.

Question 17

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

Question 18

Telecommuters must use a securable operating system that requires password authentication,such as Windows XP/Vista/7 or Server 2003/2008.

Question 19

Vibration sensors fall into the motion sensor category.

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

____ 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 23

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 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

Electronic monitoring includes ____ systems.

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

Question 28

The most sophisticated locks are ____ locks.

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

Question 29

A common form of mechanical strike locks are electric strike locks,which (usually)require people to announce themselves before being "buzzed" through a locked door._________________________

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

____ occurs when an authorized person presents a key to open a door,and other people,who may or may not be authorized,also enter.

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

Question 33

In a(n)offline UPS,the primary power source is the battery,and the power feed from the utility is constantly recharging this battery._________________________

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

All liquid systems are designed to apply liquid,usually water,to all areas in which a fire has been detected._________________________

Question 41

Interior walls reach only part way to the next floor,which leaves a space above the ceiling of the offices but below the top of the storey.This space is called a(n)____.

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

Question 42

Class ____ fires are extinguished with non-conducting agents only.

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

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 45

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 46

____ sensors work when two contacts are connected as,for example,when a foot steps on a pressure-sensitive pad under a rug,or a window being opened triggers a pin-and-spring sensor.

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

Question 47

A(n)_________________________ is typically worn concealed.

Question 48

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 49

UPS devices typically run up to ____ VA.

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

____ involves a wide variety of computing sites that are distant from the base organizational facility and includes all forms of telecommuting.

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

____________________ security encompasses the design,implementation,and maintenance of countermeasures that protect the physical resources of an organization.

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

____ 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 59

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

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

Question 60

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

Question 61

The thermal detection systems contain a sophisticated heat ____________________.

Question 62

Identify the "Seven Major Sources of Physical Loss"?

Question 63

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

Question 64

Describe different types of sensors to detect intrusions.

Question 65

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

Question 66

____________________ is the amount of moisture in the air.

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

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 70

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

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

Interference with the normal pattern of the electrical current is also referred to as ____________________.

Question 74

A(n)____________________ is a small enclosure that has separate entry and exit points.

Question 75

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

Question 76

Explain how a mantrap works.

Question 77

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

Question 78

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.