CST Video Management Software 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which VMS feature allows operators to automatically follow a moving subject across multiple fixed cameras without manual intervention?
- Auto-tracking relay
- Video analytics handoff (Correct answer)
- Camera sequence patrol
- PTZ autoguard
Correct answer: Video analytics handoff
Video analytics handoff uses motion detection and object tracking algorithms to automatically switch display focus and hand off tracking between overlapping fixed camera views.
Question 2: In a VMS, what does the term 'failover server' describe?
- A server that handles high-bandwidth streams
- A backup server that takes over recording if the primary fails (Correct answer)
- A server dedicated to archiving old footage
- A redundant network switch for camera connectivity
Correct answer: A backup server that takes over recording if the primary fails
A failover server is a standby recording server that automatically assumes recording responsibilities if the primary server becomes unavailable, ensuring continuity.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a 'health monitor' module in a VMS?
- To track operator login frequency
- To monitor system components like cameras, servers, and storage for faults (Correct answer)
- To regulate video compression quality
- To manage user password expiration
Correct answer: To monitor system components like cameras, servers, and storage for faults
The health monitor module continuously checks the status of cameras, recording servers, and storage devices, alerting administrators to faults or offline components.
Question 4: When configuring retention policies in a VMS, which factor most directly determines how much storage capacity is required?
- Number of operator workstations
- Camera resolution, frame rate, and retention duration (Correct answer)
- Number of VMS user licenses
- Network switch port count
Correct answer: Camera resolution, frame rate, and retention duration
Storage requirements are calculated based on each camera's bitrate (determined by resolution and frame rate) multiplied by the number of cameras and the required retention period.
Question 5: In VMS terminology, what is a 'virtual matrix'?
- A software-based switching system for routing video to any monitor without dedicated hardware (Correct answer)
- A hardware video distribution amplifier
- A type of NVR with no physical drives
- A cloud-only recording architecture
Correct answer: A software-based switching system for routing video to any monitor without dedicated hardware
A virtual matrix is a software feature that replicates the functionality of a traditional hardware video matrix switch, routing any camera feed to any monitor through software configuration.
Question 6: Which VMS capability enables automatic export of flagged video clips to a designated folder or FTP site without operator action?
- Scheduled archiving
- Evidence lock
- Automated event-triggered export (Correct answer)
- Bookmark sync
Correct answer: Automated event-triggered export
Automated event-triggered export uses rule-based actions to export video clips meeting specified criteria (e.g., alarm events) to a predefined destination automatically.
Question 7: What is the advantage of using HTTPS instead of HTTP for VMS web client access?
- Faster video streaming throughput
- Encrypted communication that protects credentials and video data in transit (Correct answer)
- Reduced bandwidth consumption
- Compatibility with more camera brands
Correct answer: Encrypted communication that protects credentials and video data in transit
HTTPS encrypts the data channel using TLS, preventing interception of login credentials and video streams by unauthorized parties during transmission.
CST Video Management Software 2
Which VMS feature allows operators to automatically follow a moving subject across multiple fixed cameras without manual intervention?