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Physical Security Systems & Access Control Flashcards

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  1. Which entity approves a closed area for storing classified information in a cleared contractor facility?

    Answer: The Cognizant Security Agency (DCSA)

    The CSA, DCSA for most DoD contractors, approves closed areas and open storage.

  2. What is required for a closed area's walls constructed to protect classified information?

    Answer: Construction from true floor to true ceiling

    Walls must run from true floor to true ceiling so the area cannot be bypassed above or below.

  3. For Top Secret material in a closed area, what is the maximum IDS response time under NISP requirements?

    Answer: 15 minutes

    Top Secret closed areas require alarm response within 15 minutes of an alarm; Secret allows 30 minutes.

  4. What is the typical standard for a Central Station monitoring an IDS for classified storage?

    Answer: UL 2050 certified

    Central Station services for classified storage are expected to be UL 2050 certified.

  5. A guard force providing supplemental protection for Secret storage outside an IDS must be what?

    Answer: Cleared to the level of the information protected

    Guards used as supplemental controls must be cleared to the level of the material they help protect.

  6. What does 'open storage' mean in a cleared facility?

    Answer: Storing classified material in an approved closed area without a GSA container

    Open storage is CSA-approved storage in a secured area not requiring containers for each item.

  7. Secret material stored in a closed area without GSA containers needs which kind of supplemental control?

    Answer: An IDS or periodic cleared-guard checks

    Closed areas holding Secret material need supplemental controls such as an IDS or cleared guard patrols.

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