CPP CPP Physical Security Planning and Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the context of physical security, what does the term 'natural surveillance' mean?
- Use of hidden cameras without signage
- Designing spaces so legitimate users can observe potential criminal activity (Correct answer)
- Employee background checks
- Undercover security officer patrols
Correct answer: Designing spaces so legitimate users can observe potential criminal activity
Natural surveillance relies on sightlines and open design so occupants and passersby can observe and deter suspicious behavior.
Question 2: A security vulnerability assessment (SVA) differs from a security risk assessment primarily because the SVA:
- Calculates financial loss from incidents
- Focuses on identifying weaknesses in existing countermeasures (Correct answer)
- Determines the probability of a specific threat
- Sets the annual security budget
Correct answer: Focuses on identifying weaknesses in existing countermeasures
An SVA zeroes in on gaps in current protective measures, while a risk assessment also weighs threat likelihood and asset value.
Question 3: Which lighting type is most recommended for perimeter security at a large industrial facility because it is energy-efficient and activates only when motion is detected?
- Continuous standby lighting
- Controlled or motion-activated lighting (Correct answer)
- Glare projection lighting
- Emergency backup lighting
Correct answer: Controlled or motion-activated lighting
Motion-activated lighting conserves energy and provides a visible deterrent cue when activity is detected near the perimeter.
Question 4: The concept of 'territorial reinforcement' in CPTED is best illustrated by:
- Installing higher fences
- Using signage, landscaping, and pavement to delineate public from private space (Correct answer)
- Increasing security officer headcount
- Adding more surveillance cameras
Correct answer: Using signage, landscaping, and pavement to delineate public from private space
Territorial reinforcement uses physical and symbolic cues to signal ownership, making intruders feel unwelcome and easily noticed.
Question 5: What is the recommended sequence for applying the risk management process when planning physical security upgrades?
- Implement → Assess → Identify → Evaluate
- Identify assets → Analyze threats → Assess vulnerabilities → Select countermeasures (Correct answer)
- Budget → Design → Install → Monitor
- Train staff → Audit → Report → Fund
Correct answer: Identify assets → Analyze threats → Assess vulnerabilities → Select countermeasures
The standard risk management cycle begins with asset identification, then threat and vulnerability analysis before selecting proportionate countermeasures.
Question 6: Which access control technology uses card credential data combined with a unique PIN to achieve two-factor authentication?
- Proximity-only reader
- Biometric iris scanner
- Card plus PIN reader (Correct answer)
- Barcode wand reader
Correct answer: Card plus PIN reader
A card plus PIN system combines something you have (the card) with something you know (the PIN) for stronger authentication.
CPP CPP Physical Security Planning and Design 2
In the context of physical security, what does the term 'natural surveillance' mean?