Security Technology and Equipment Flashcards
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What does RFID stand for, and what is its primary use in security access control?
Answer: Radio-Frequency Identification — used to authenticate proximity cards and key fobs
RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and authenticate tags embedded in access cards or key fobs when held near a reader.
A security officer notices the alarm panel displays a 'tamper' alert. What does this typically indicate?
Answer: A device casing or wiring has been opened or disturbed, suggesting an attempt to defeat the system
A tamper alert indicates that a security device's housing, wiring, or mounting has been disturbed, which may signal an attempt to defeat or disable the equipment.
What is the primary function of a perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS)?
Answer: To detect and alert on unauthorized attempts to breach the outer boundary of a secured area
A PIDS is designed specifically to detect unauthorized attempts to cross, climb, or breach the outer perimeter of a secured area, providing early warning before an intruder reaches the facility.
What is the purpose of a security alarm's 'entry delay' feature?
Answer: To give authorized users time to disarm the system after entering through a designated door before the alarm sounds
The entry delay gives an authorized user a brief window — typically 30 to 60 seconds — to reach the control panel and disarm the system after entering through a designated access point.
Which type of security lighting is designed to activate only when motion is detected in an area?
Answer: Reactive or motion-activated lighting
Reactive (motion-activated) lighting switches on only when a sensor detects movement, conserving energy while drawing attention to activity in previously dark areas.
What is 'video analytics' in the context of modern security camera systems?
Answer: Software that automatically analyzes video feeds to detect events such as loitering, line crossing, or object removal
Video analytics is software-based technology that processes live or recorded video to automatically detect specific behaviors or events, reducing the burden on human operators.
A security officer is setting up a two-way radio system. What does the term 'dead spot' refer to?
Answer: A geographic area where radio signal reception is weak or nonexistent
A dead spot is an area where radio signals cannot be reliably received or transmitted, often caused by physical obstructions like thick walls, hills, or electromagnetic interference.