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Physical Security Design & Implementation Flashcards

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  1. A Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector is most likely to produce a false alarm when:

    Answer: An HVAC vent changes room temperature rapidly

    PIR sensors detect changes in infrared energy; sudden temperature shifts from HVAC vents can mimic a human body signature and trigger false alarms.

  2. Which access control topology stores credential data and makes access decisions at each individual reader rather than a central server?

    Answer: Distributed (edge-based) architecture

    Distributed or edge-based access control stores rules locally at the door controller, allowing access decisions even if the server is offline.

  3. The SAFETY Act designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security primarily provides security technology providers with:

    Answer: Liability protections in the event of a terrorist attack

    The SAFETY Act creates liability protections (caps on damages) for providers of qualified anti-terrorism technologies deployed during a terrorist incident.

  4. In video surveillance design, the 'identification' image quality standard typically requires a camera to capture how many pixels across a human face?

    Answer: 80–100 pixels

    Industry standards (e.g., ONVIF, EN 62676) classify 'identification' quality as approximately 80–100 pixels across the face, sufficient to recognize a known individual.

  5. When conducting a Physical Security Assessment, the document that formally authorizes testing activities and limits scope is called a:

    Answer: Rules of Engagement (ROE)

    Rules of Engagement define what testers may and may not do, protecting both the organization and the security practitioners conducting the assessment.

  6. A biometric system's False Reject Rate (FRR) directly impacts which user experience metric?

    Answer: User convenience and throughput

    FRR measures how often legitimate users are incorrectly denied access, directly reducing throughput and frustrating authorized personnel.

  7. Under NFPA 730 (Guide for Premises Security), what is the recommended minimum illumination level for parking facility security?

    Answer: 1 foot-candle

    NFPA 730 recommends a minimum of 1 foot-candle of illumination in parking areas to support basic security and surveillance functions.