Exam 16: Physical and Infrastructure Security

A restricted area within close proximity of a security interest has a classification of ______.

To implement a physical security program an organization must conduct a risk assessment to determine the amount of resources to devote to physical security and the allocation of those resources against the various threats.

A prevalent concern that is often overlooked is ________.

Noise along a power supply line,motors,fans,heavy equipment,microwave relay antennas,and other computers are all sources of _________.

An _______ condition occurs when the IS equipment receives less voltage than is required for normal operation.

High humidity does not pose a threat to electrical and electronic equipment as long as the computer's temperature stays within the optimal range.

Physical access control should address not just computers and other IS equipment but also locations of wiring used to connect systems,equipment and distribution systems,telephone and communications lines,backup media,and documents.

Physical security must also prevent any type of physical access or intrusion that can compromise logical security.

The security classification for a restricted area containing a security interest is _____.

Unauthorized physical access can lead to other threats.

A(n)________ is a battery backup unit that can maintain power to processors,monitors,and other equipment and can also function as a surge protector,power noise filter,and an automatic shutdown device.

Physical security threats are organized into three categories: environmental threats,human-caused threats,and _________ threats.

An area of a facility that has no security interest is classified as _________.

Human-caused threats can be grouped into the following categories: unauthorized physical access,theft,_________ and misuse.

_______ includes destruction of equipment and data.

To deal with the threat of smoke,the responsible manager should install _______ in every room that contains computer equipment as well as under raised floors and over suspended ceilings.

Physical security must prevent misuse of the physical infrastructure that leads to the misuse or damage of the protected information.

The direct flame is the only threat from fire.

Misuse of the physical infrastructure includes vandalism,theft of equipment,theft by copying,theft of services,and unauthorized entry.

A person that becomes statically charged can damage electronic equipment by an electric discharge.