CSA Physical Security 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of installing security lighting with motion sensors at a cargo facility?
- To alert security personnel to movement in dark areas and deter potential intruders (Correct answer)
- To reduce electricity costs by only lighting areas when needed
- To guide forklift operators in warehouse aisles at night
- To comply with building energy efficiency codes
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'physical inventory' check in cargo security?
- A manual verification that physical cargo matches the quantities and descriptions in the documentation (Correct answer)
- An electronic scan of barcodes to update warehouse management software
- A weight check of all cargo before loading
- A damage assessment performed when cargo is received
Correct 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.
Question 3: What is the purpose of using numbered security seals on cargo?
- To provide tamper evidence and a unique identifier that can be verified against shipping documents (Correct answer)
- To indicate the weight limit the container can safely hold
- To show the date the cargo was packed for freshness tracking
- To identify the carrier responsible for the shipment
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the recommended action when a CCTV camera at a cargo facility is found to be malfunctioning?
- Report it immediately and implement compensating measures such as increased guard patrols until repaired (Correct answer)
- Continue normal operations and schedule repair at the next maintenance cycle
- Redirect an adjacent camera to cover the area temporarily and wait for scheduled maintenance
- Disable the entire CCTV system to prevent false alerts from the malfunctioning camera
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is a 'vehicle barrier' used for in cargo facility physical security?
- To prevent unauthorized vehicles from ramming through perimeter fences or into buildings (Correct answer)
- To slow traffic flow and reduce accidents in cargo loading areas
- To mark the boundary between private and public roadways
- To prevent cargo vehicles from exceeding safe speeds on facility grounds
Correct 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.
Question 6: How does proper lighting contribute to cargo security at a warehouse facility?
- It deters criminal activity, supports CCTV effectiveness, and enables security guards to detect threats (Correct answer)
- It reduces worker fatigue and improves cargo handling efficiency
- It ensures compliance with OSHA workplace safety regulations
- It helps drivers navigate the facility to the correct loading bay
Correct 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.
CSA Physical Security 2
What is the purpose of installing security lighting with motion sensors at a cargo facility?