CPO Security Technology and Equipment 2

Question 1

What does RFID stand for, and what is its primary use in security access control?

Accepted Answer

Radio-Frequency Identification — used to authenticate proximity cards and key fobs

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Remote Frequency Identification Device — used to track patrol officer locations

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Recorded File and Image Data — used to store surveillance footage

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Rapid Facility Intrusion Detection — used to trigger alarms at entry points

Question 2

A security officer notices the alarm panel displays a 'tamper' alert. What does this typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A device casing or wiring has been opened or disturbed, suggesting an attempt to defeat the system

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A door contact sensor has detected unauthorized entry

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The alarm panel battery is low and needs replacement

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A motion sensor has been triggered by an animal

Question 3

What is the primary function of a perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS)?

Accepted Answer

To detect and alert on unauthorized attempts to breach the outer boundary of a secured area

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To control who enters through gate access points using badge readers

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To monitor internal hallways using motion sensors and cameras

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To log and record all authorized entries and exits from a facility

Question 4

What is the purpose of a security alarm's 'entry delay' feature?

Accepted Answer

To give authorized users time to disarm the system after entering through a designated door before the alarm sounds

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To delay police notification by a set period to reduce false alarm fees

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To prevent the system from triggering during routine cleaning shifts

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To delay system startup during power restoration after an outage

Question 5

Which type of security lighting is designed to activate only when motion is detected in an area?

Accepted Answer

Reactive or motion-activated lighting

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Standby lighting

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Continuous lighting

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Emergency lighting

Question 6

What is 'video analytics' in the context of modern security camera systems?

Accepted Answer

Software that automatically analyzes video feeds to detect events such as loitering, line crossing, or object removal

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A manual process where officers review camera footage frame by frame

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A method of compressing video files to save storage space on DVR systems

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A system that transmits live video to remote law enforcement monitoring centers

Question 7

A security officer is setting up a two-way radio system. What does the term 'dead spot' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A geographic area where radio signal reception is weak or nonexistent

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A radio channel reserved exclusively for emergency transmissions

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A battery-saving mode that disables the radio when not in use

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A radio frequency blocked by law enforcement for civilian use