CPP Physical Security Planning and Design Flashcards
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In physical security, 'forced entry delay time' is a key metric because it:
Answer: Measures how long barriers can slow an intruder versus response time
Security planners compare forced-entry delay time against law enforcement or guard response time to ensure responders arrive before the barrier is breached.
An intrusion detection system (IDS) that triggers only when an alarm condition has persisted for a set period is using which method to reduce false alarms?
Answer: Alarm confirmation or cross-zoning
Cross-zoning or alarm confirmation requires two independent sensors to trigger before an alert is issued, dramatically lowering false alarm rates.
Which document formally describes the security requirements and constraints that a new facility must meet during its design and construction phase?
Answer: Basis of Design (BOD) / Security Design Criteria
The Basis of Design or Security Design Criteria document captures all security performance requirements that architects and engineers must incorporate.
What is the primary security concern with 'island parking lots' (parking lots not connected to perimeter fencing)?
Answer: They eliminate natural standoff distance and allow vehicles close access to buildings
Uncontrolled parking adjacent to a building negates standoff distance, leaving the structure vulnerable to vehicle-borne explosive devices.
A Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system is classified primarily as which type of security control?
Answer: Deterrent and detective
CCTV deters criminal activity through its visible presence and detects incidents by capturing video evidence.
When performing a lighting survey, the security professional should ensure that the ratio of brightest to darkest area (contrast ratio) is kept within acceptable limits primarily to:
Answer: Prevent eye-adaptation problems that reduce guard effectiveness in low-light areas
High contrast ratios cause temporary blindness when guards move between bright and dark zones, creating security gaps an intruder could exploit.