ABST Surveillance and Patrol Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes the role of CCTV in a security program?
- CCTV replaces the need for security officers
- CCTV supports officers by providing surveillance coverage and recorded evidence (Correct answer)
- CCTV is only useful after an incident occurs
- CCTV is used exclusively to monitor employees
Correct answer: CCTV supports officers by providing surveillance coverage and recorded evidence
CCTV enhances security by extending surveillance reach and providing recorded footage for incident investigation.
Question 2: When monitoring CCTV, a security officer notices someone loitering near a restricted area. What is the correct response?
- Switch to another camera and ignore the person
- Alert a patrol officer to investigate and document the observation (Correct answer)
- Broadcast an announcement to scare them off
- Wait until they attempt to enter before acting
Correct answer: Alert a patrol officer to investigate and document the observation
Alerting a patrol officer enables a physical investigation while the CCTV operator continues monitoring the situation.
Question 3: How should CCTV footage be handled when it captures evidence of an incident?
- Delete it after reviewing to protect privacy
- Preserve and secure it, and hand it over to authorized personnel or law enforcement as required (Correct answer)
- Share it on social media for public awareness
- Edit it to remove irrelevant portions before reporting
Correct answer: Preserve and secure it, and hand it over to authorized personnel or law enforcement as required
CCTV evidence must be preserved without alteration and released only to authorized parties to maintain its legal integrity.
Question 4: What is a 'blind spot' in a security surveillance context?
- An officer with poor eyesight
- An area not covered by CCTV cameras or direct observation (Correct answer)
- A camera that is pointed at the ground
- A room with no lighting
Correct answer: An area not covered by CCTV cameras or direct observation
Blind spots are gaps in camera or patrol coverage where criminal activity could go undetected.
Question 5: What does pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capability on a CCTV camera allow?
- The camera to record in color only
- The operator to remotely adjust the camera's direction and zoom level (Correct answer)
- The camera to activate an alarm automatically
- The camera to broadcast live to the internet
Correct answer: The operator to remotely adjust the camera's direction and zoom level
PTZ cameras allow operators to remotely track subjects and zoom in on details without moving the physical camera position.
Question 6: Why is proper lighting important for security surveillance at night?
- It reduces electricity costs
- It improves CCTV image quality and deters criminal activity (Correct answer)
- It is required only for parking lots
- It helps security officers stay awake
Correct answer: It improves CCTV image quality and deters criminal activity
Adequate lighting enhances camera visibility and acts as a deterrent since criminals prefer to operate in darkness.
ABST Surveillance and Patrol Techniques 2
Which of the following best describes the role of CCTV in a security program?