Video Management Systems (VMS) & Software Flashcards
7 cards from real CVSS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Video Management Systems (VMS) & Software flashcards as text
Which VMS architecture places all video processing and storage on a central server rather than on edge devices?
Answer: Centralized VMS
A centralized VMS routes all video streams to a central server for processing, recording, and storage, with clients accessing footage from that server.
In a VMS, what is the primary function of a 'failover server'?
Answer: Take over recording duties if the primary server fails
A failover server monitors the primary recording server and automatically assumes its recording functions if the primary server becomes unavailable, ensuring continuity.
What does ONVIF Profile S specifically define for IP video systems?
Answer: Streaming and configuration of IP cameras and video encoders
ONVIF Profile S defines requirements for streaming, configuration, and control of IP cameras and video encoders, enabling interoperability between different manufacturers' devices.
Which VMS feature allows operators to define rules that trigger alerts or recording changes when specific conditions are met in video feeds?
Answer: Event-based rules engine
An event-based rules engine in a VMS allows administrators to configure automated responses — such as sending alerts or changing recording modes — when defined conditions are detected.
What is the purpose of a VMS 'bookmark' feature during video playback?
Answer: Mark specific moments in recorded video for quick future retrieval
Bookmarks allow operators or investigators to tag specific timestamps in recorded video so those moments can be quickly located and reviewed later.
In VMS licensing, what is typically meant by a 'channel license'?
Answer: A license that authorizes one camera or video input to be managed by the VMS
A channel license grants the VMS the right to manage a single camera or video source, and adding cameras typically requires purchasing additional channel licenses.
Which VMS deployment model allows cameras to store and manage video locally while also syncing metadata and alerts to a central server?
Answer: Hybrid VMS
A hybrid VMS combines local edge recording with centralized management, allowing cameras or NVRs to record locally while reporting metadata, alerts, and status to a central management server.