CPO Security Technology and Equipment

Question 1

What does CCTV stand for in security technology?

Accepted Answer

Closed-Circuit Television

Answer

CCTV stands for Closed-Circuit Television, a system where video signals are transmitted to a limited set of monitors for security surveillance.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a passive infrared (PIR) motion detector in a security system?

Accepted Answer

To detect changes in infrared radiation emitted by warm bodies

Answer

A passive infrared (PIR) sensor detects changes in infrared radiation (heat) emitted by people or animals moving through its field of view.

Question 3

Which type of access control system uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints or retinal scans to verify identity?

Accepted Answer

Biometric access control

Answer

Biometric access control uses unique physical characteristics — such as fingerprints, retinal patterns, or facial features — to authenticate individuals.

Question 4

What does PTZ stand for in the context of security cameras?

Accepted Answer

Pan, Tilt, and Zoom

Answer

PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt, and Zoom, describing cameras that can be remotely directed horizontally, vertically, and can magnify images.

Question 5

A security officer is monitoring a DVR system. What is the primary advantage of a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) over older analog tape systems?

Accepted Answer

DVRs allow continuous recording, easier retrieval, and longer storage capacity

Answer

DVRs allow continuous looped recording, rapid search and retrieval of footage, and far greater storage capacity compared to VHS-based analog systems.

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CPO Security Technology and Equipment