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Security System Design & Implementation Flashcards

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  1. A security consultant is specifying cable for an outdoor CCTV installation with long runs. Which cable type is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: Fiber optic single-mode

    Single-mode fiber optic cable supports long-distance runs without signal degradation and is immune to electromagnetic interference in outdoor environments.

  2. What is the function of a 'shunt' in an alarm circuit?

    Answer: Temporarily bypass a specific zone without disarming the entire system

    Shunting bypasses a specific zone, allowing authorized access through that point without triggering an alarm while the rest of the system remains armed.

  3. A consultant recommends 'natural surveillance' as part of a CPTED design. What does this concept involve?

    Answer: Designing spaces so legitimate users can easily observe activities

    Natural surveillance uses architectural and landscape design to maximize visibility, deterring crime by increasing the chance that offenders will be seen.

  4. During a security design review, a consultant identifies that the alarm panel has a single communication path to the monitoring center. What is the recommended fix?

    Answer: Add a redundant communication path (e.g., cellular backup)

    Dual communication paths ensure alarm signals reach the monitoring center even if one path (e.g., phone line) is cut or fails.

  5. Which lighting standard is commonly referenced for minimum illumination levels in parking facilities for security purposes?

    Answer: IES RP-20

    IES RP-20 (Illuminating Engineering Society) provides recommended practice for lighting of parking facilities, including security illumination levels.

  6. A security system integrator proposes using Power over Ethernet (PoE) for IP cameras. What is a key advantage of this approach?

    Answer: Single cable carries both data and power, simplifying installation

    PoE delivers both network data and electrical power over a single Ethernet cable, reducing installation costs and complexity.

  7. In the context of security system design, what does 'throughput' mean for an access control portal?

    Answer: Number of authorized persons who can pass through in a given time period

    Throughput measures how many people can pass through an access control point per unit of time, which is critical for preventing congestion during peak periods.