Physical Security Flashcards

What is the purpose of installing security lighting with motion sensors at a cargo facility?

Answer: To alert security personnel to movement in dark areas and deter potential intruders

Motion-triggered security lighting alerts staff to potential intrusions and makes it harder for intruders to move undetected in the dark.

Which of the following best describes a 'physical inventory' check in cargo security?

Answer: A manual verification that physical cargo matches the quantities and descriptions in the documentation

A physical inventory check verifies that actual cargo matches records, which can detect theft, substitution, or tampering.

What is the purpose of using numbered security seals on cargo?

Answer: To provide tamper evidence and a unique identifier that can be verified against shipping documents

Numbered seals create a verifiable chain of custody because any tampering breaks the seal and the number can be matched to the documentation.

What is the recommended action when a CCTV camera at a cargo facility is found to be malfunctioning?

Answer: Report it immediately and implement compensating measures such as increased guard patrols until repaired

A malfunctioning camera creates a security gap that must be compensated for immediately through alternative measures until the camera is repaired.

What is a 'vehicle barrier' used for in cargo facility physical security?

Answer: To prevent unauthorized vehicles from ramming through perimeter fences or into buildings

Anti-ram vehicle barriers protect facilities from vehicle-borne IED attacks by physically stopping unauthorized vehicle entry.

How does proper lighting contribute to cargo security at a warehouse facility?

Answer: It deters criminal activity, supports CCTV effectiveness, and enables security guards to detect threats

Good lighting deters criminals, enhances camera coverage quality, and enables guards to perform effective visual surveillance.