Security Technology and Equipment Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in a security system?
Answer: To provide temporary backup power to security equipment during a power outage, ensuring continuous operation
A UPS provides immediate battery backup power to security equipment during a power failure, preventing gaps in surveillance, alarm monitoring, or access control operation.
What does an 'IP camera' have that a traditional analog CCTV camera does not?
Answer: The ability to transmit video over a network using an internet protocol address
IP cameras transmit video as digital data over a network using internet protocol, allowing remote access, higher resolution, and integration with network-based video management systems.
Which of the following is an example of a 'vehicle barrier system' used in perimeter security?
Answer: Retractable bollards that prevent vehicle intrusion into a restricted area
Retractable bollards are engineered vehicle barriers designed to physically stop vehicles from ramming through a secured perimeter, rated by crash resistance standards.
What is the 'chain of custody' requirement as it relates to digital security footage used as evidence?
Answer: A documented record proving that digital evidence has been properly collected, preserved, and handled without tampering from the moment of retrieval
Chain of custody is a documented record showing who collected, accessed, transferred, and stored digital evidence, proving it was not altered — which is required for evidence to be admissible in court.
A security officer observes that a door contact sensor shows 'open' on the alarm panel, but the door appears closed. What should the officer do first?
Answer: Physically inspect the door to verify whether it is truly open, check the sensor alignment, and report the discrepancy to a supervisor
The first step is to physically verify the door's actual status, as sensors can malfunction or become misaligned — the officer must confirm whether a real breach exists before escalating or dismissing the alert.
What is the correct term for a security system configuration where multiple components — cameras, alarms, and access control — are managed from a single software interface?
Answer: Integrated security management system (ISMS)
An Integrated Security Management System (ISMS) combines cameras, access control, alarms, and other security technologies into a single interface, improving operational efficiency and situational awareness.
When a security officer tests an alarm system as part of a routine check, what is the most important first step?
Answer: Notify the alarm monitoring center and any relevant personnel that a test is being conducted to prevent a false emergency response
Before testing any alarm, the security officer must notify the central monitoring station and key personnel to prevent emergency responders from being dispatched unnecessarily.