Content Domains Flashcards

Which type of intrusion detection sensor detects motion by measuring changes in infrared energy?

Answer: Passive infrared (PIR) sensor

PIR sensors detect changes in infrared (heat) energy as a person moves through the field of view.

Concentric circles of protection place the most valuable assets:

Answer: In the innermost layer

Concentric protection puts the most critical assets at the center, behind several layers.

Which information security control is an example of a technical (logical) control?

Answer: Firewall rules

Firewalls are technical controls enforced by hardware and software.

Which workplace violence prevention element is MOST important for early intervention?

Answer: A multidisciplinary threat assessment team

A threat assessment team that includes HR, legal, security, and mental health input can spot and manage concerning behavior early.

In crisis management, the recovery time objective (RTO) refers to:

Answer: The target time to restore a function after disruption

RTO is the target duration within which a business process must be restored after a disruption.

Which investigative technique involves covertly observing a subject's activities?

Answer: Surveillance

Surveillance is the covert observation of people, places, or activities to gather information.

A security budget that justifies every expense from zero each cycle is called:

Answer: Zero-based budgeting

Zero-based budgeting requires justifying all expenditures from scratch rather than building on the prior year.