CSC Surveillance & Monitoring Systems 2

Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using IP-based cameras over analog CCTV cameras in a modern surveillance system?

Accepted Answer

Remote access and higher resolution imagery

Answer

IP cameras transmit digital video over a network, enabling remote access from any internet-connected device and offering significantly higher resolution than analog CCTV.

Question 2

A security consultant discovers that a client's PTZ camera can be accessed via a default manufacturer password. What is the FIRST corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Change the default credentials immediately

Answer

Changing default credentials is the immediate, least-disruptive fix that eliminates one of the most exploited vulnerabilities in networked cameras.

Question 3

Which lighting condition is BEST addressed by selecting cameras with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology?

Accepted Answer

Scenes with simultaneous bright and shadowed areas

Answer

WDR technology balances exposure across bright and dark regions within the same frame, such as a building entrance with bright outdoor light and a dark interior.

Question 4

In video surveillance, what does 'edge storage' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Recording video directly on the camera using onboard SD cards

Answer

Edge storage means video is recorded on storage media (such as SD cards) built into the camera itself, reducing dependency on continuous network connectivity.

Question 5

A consultant is designing a surveillance system for a parking structure with poor lighting. Which camera type is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Day/night camera with IR illumination

Answer

Day/night cameras with integrated IR illuminators are specifically designed to capture usable footage in low-light or complete darkness without supplemental white-light fixtures.

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CSC Surveillance & Monitoring Systems 2