Deck 4: Physical Security: Structural, Electronic, and Human Protection Systems

Question 1

________ focus on the neighborhood or community within which an enterprise is located.

A) CPTED concepts
B) Inner perimeter controls
C) Building exterior controls
D) Outer perimeter controls
E) All of the above.

Answer 1

Outer perimeter controls

Question 2

________ focus on territory or property owned or operated by an enterprise.

A) CPTED concepts.
B) Inner perimeter controls
C) Building exterior controls
D) Outer perimeter controls
E) All of the above.

Answer 2

Inner perimeter controls

Question 3

One of the least expensive security mechanisms is:

A) An alarm system.
B) Security personnel.
C) Effective lighting.
D) A solid perimeter wall.
E) All of the above.

Answer 3

Effective lighting.

Question 4

Although inexpensive to purchase initially, the ________ is the least efficient and most expensive in the long term.

A) Florescent lamp
B) Incandescent lamp
C) Metal halide lamp
D) Quartz lamp
E) All of the above.

Question 5

For maximum effectiveness, chain link fences should:

A) Be close to a building.
B) Be at least 4 feet high.
C) Be constructed of 11 gauge wire.
D) Have mesh of 3 square inches or less.
E) All of the above.

Question 6

________ generally rely on microcomputer technology and can be applied in a wide range of settings.

A) Key-operated locks
B) Deadbolt locks
C) Spring loaded locks
D) Keypad locks
E) Electronic locks

Question 7

Utilizing ________, an image can be converted to a computer language and stored electronically.

A) CCTV and digitization
B) CCTV and surveillance systems
C) CCTV and visual assessment
D) A video camera
E) All of the above.

Question 8

Closed circuit television (CCTV):

A) Enhances safety and security effectiveness and efficiency.
B) Offers opportunities for systems integration.
C) Extends a human operator's eyes and ears.
D) Can provide a permanent record of an event.
E) All of the above.

Question 9

________ sensors are designed to detect thermal energy.

A) Ultrasonic motion
B) Microwave motion
C) Passive infrared (IR)
D) Doppler shift
E) All of the above.

Question 10

A _______ alarm system is owned and operated on site by the user.

A) Local
B) Public
C) Central station
D) Proprietary
E) All of the above.

Question 11

The first step to effective alarm system management is:

A) Systems integration.
B) Alarm point definition.
C) Training for systems personnel.
D) Alarm response procedures.
E) All of the above.

Question 12

Fire prevention activities include all but which of the following?

A) Inspections
B) Investigations
C) Fire abatement suppression
D) Fire reporting systems
E) Facility plan review

Question 13

Fire protection focuses on all but which of the following?

A) Detection
B) Containment
C) Suppression
D) Sensors and alarm systems
E) Fire investigation

Question 14

________ extinguishers are effective against Class D (combustible metals) fires.

A) Water fog and foam
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Wet chemical
D) Dry powder
E) Halotron I

Question 15

________ constitute the most significant protection resource.

A) Personnel
B) Alarms
C) Sprinklers
D) Physical barriers
E) All of the above.

Question 16

In addition to physical barriers and alarm systems, ________ asset protection includes the use of on-site, armed security response personnel.

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4
E) Level 5

Question 17

________ are being used in some organizations for personnel identification purposes. Such devices control employee access to physical assets as well as computer networks.

A) Smart cards
B) Intelligence cards
C) Skeleton keys
D) Logic keys
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 18

Some surveillance cameras are combined with sensors designed to spot potential crimes by recognizing specific behaviors and:

A) Alerting police or security personnel.
B) Sounding an audible alarm.
C) Conducting more surveillance.
D) Alerting the person with suspicious behavior.
E) None of the above.

Question 19

________ graphics technology can improve surveillance systems by compiling and analyzing data, and providing a visual framework (map) of a facility.

A) Two-dimensional (2D)
B) Three-dimensional (3D)
C) Four-dimensional (4D)
D) Five-dimensional (5D)
E) None of the above.

Question 20

Physical security is often referred to as the last line of defense against a potential threat.

Question 21

Exterior doors should be solid and exterior walls should be constructed of intrusion and impact resistant materials.

Question 22

Common walls between businesses may be constructed simply of wood or metal studs and drywall.

Question 23

Exterior building openings larger than 96 square inches should receive special intrusion prevention hardening.

Question 24

Fences define the perimeter, channel employees and visitors to appropriate areas, and provide maximum security.

Question 25

Most locks are intrusion-proof and deny access by an unauthorized intruder.

Question 26

The main purposes of fire safety education are fire prevention and fire reaction training.

Question 27

Thermal fire sensors respond to toxic gases emitted during a fire.

Question 28

Protection personnel are not limited to security officers.

Question 29

Humans constitute the most significant protection resource.

Question 30

Security personnel take many forms.

Question 31

Compare and contrast visual assessment, surveillance, and alarm systems.

Question 32

Physical security and access control systems are not complete without a human resource component. Explain.