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  1. What does CPTED stand for in the context of physical security design?

    Answer: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

    CPTED is a design philosophy that uses the built environment—lighting, landscaping, sightlines—to deter criminal behavior and reduce opportunities for crime.

  2. A security system sends an alarm signal even though no actual intrusion has occurred. This is called a:

    Answer: False positive

    A false positive (false alarm) occurs when a security system triggers an alert without a real threat being present, often caused by environmental factors or equipment issues.

  3. In video surveillance, what does the term 'pan-tilt-zoom' (PTZ) describe?

    Answer: A camera that can rotate horizontally, vertically, and magnify the image

    PTZ cameras can pan (rotate left/right), tilt (angle up/down), and zoom optically, allowing operators to track subjects and examine details remotely.

  4. Which type of barrier is designed to stop a vehicle weighing 15,000 lbs traveling at 50 mph and is rated K-12?

    Answer: A crash-rated bollard meeting ASTM F2656 K12 standard

    The ASTM F2656 (formerly DOS/SD-STD-02.01) K-12 rating certifies vehicle barriers to stop a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph with minimal penetration.

  5. What is the primary vulnerability addressed by installing anti-passback in an access control system?

    Answer: Preventing a credential from being used twice in a row at the same entry point without an exit

    Anti-passback requires that a credential used to enter a zone must be used to exit before it can be used to enter again, preventing credential sharing and piggyback entry.

  6. Which lighting type provides the best color rendering for security cameras monitoring outdoor areas at night?

    Answer: LED with full-spectrum output

    Full-spectrum LEDs provide high color rendering index (CRI) values, allowing cameras to capture accurate colors for subject identification, while sodium lights distort color.

  7. What is the purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in a security system?

    Answer: Provide continuous power to security equipment during utility outages

    A UPS maintains continuous electrical power to security equipment—cameras, access control panels, alarms—during power outages, ensuring system operation until backup generators start.