CSC Security System Design & Implementation 2

Question 1

Which design principle ensures that a security breach in one zone does not automatically compromise adjacent zones?

Accepted Answer

Segmentation

Answer

Segmentation isolates zones so that a compromise in one segment does not propagate to others.

Question 2

A client wants a door access control system that logs every entry attempt. Which component is MOST critical for forensic investigation?

Accepted Answer

Audit trail with timestamps

Answer

An audit trail with timestamps provides the evidentiary record needed for post-incident forensic analysis.

Question 3

When designing a CCTV system for a parking garage, what is the primary factor determining camera spacing?

Accepted Answer

Field of view and resolution requirements

Answer

Camera spacing must be determined by field of view and resolution to ensure adequate coverage without blind spots.

Question 4

Which intrusion detection topology places sensors on every possible path an intruder might take to reach a protected asset?

Accepted Answer

Perimeter detection

Answer

Perimeter detection creates a boundary layer that triggers on the earliest possible intrusion attempt before the interior is reached.

Question 5

A security consultant recommends a dual-technology motion detector in a room with large windows. What threat does this address?

Accepted Answer

False alarms from sunlight or HVAC air movement

Answer

Dual-technology detectors require two sensing methods to trigger simultaneously, dramatically reducing false alarms caused by environmental factors.

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