CSC Surveillance & Monitoring Systems 3

Question 1

When designing a surveillance system for a retail environment, which camera placement strategy BEST deters shoplifting at point-of-sale terminals?

Accepted Answer

Overhead cameras angled to capture both the cashier's hands and the customer's face

Answer

Overhead cameras angled at POS terminals capture transaction activity including hand movements and customer identity, providing evidence for both theft and disputes.

Question 2

A client asks about the legal requirements for posting signage when deploying video surveillance in a US workplace. What is the BEST general guidance?

Accepted Answer

Many US states require visible notice of video surveillance in non-private areas

Answer

While no single federal law mandates workplace surveillance signage, numerous states have enacted notification requirements, and posting signs is considered a best practice to reduce legal liability.

Question 3

What is the MAIN security risk associated with using a cloud-based video storage service for surveillance footage?

Accepted Answer

Potential unauthorized access to footage if the provider is breached

Answer

Cloud storage transfers control of sensitive footage to a third party, introducing risk of data breach at the provider level if access controls or encryption are inadequate.

Question 4

In the context of surveillance system design, what does 'field of view' (FOV) determine?

Accepted Answer

The area visible to the camera based on lens focal length and sensor size

Answer

FOV is the angular extent of the scene captured by a camera, determined by the lens focal length and sensor size, and it dictates how much area a single camera can monitor.

Question 5

A security consultant is asked to recommend a retention period for surveillance footage in a high-security government facility. What factor should MOST influence this recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Applicable regulations, incident investigation timelines, and organizational policy

Answer

Retention periods must be driven by legal/regulatory requirements, the typical duration between an incident and its discovery, and internal security policy rather than technical defaults.

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CSC Surveillance & Monitoring Systems 3