Industry Best Practices Flashcards

A facility manager trims hedges to under 3 feet and removes visual obstructions near entrances. Which CPTED principle is primarily being applied?

Answer: Natural surveillance

Clear sightlines that let legitimate users see and be seen are the core of natural surveillance.

In a layered security design, what is the main purpose of the 'delay' function?

Answer: To slow an adversary long enough for responders to arrive

Delay buys time so the response force can intervene before the adversary completes the objective.

Under ANSI/BHMA standards, which lock grade is recommended for high-traffic commercial doors?

Answer: Grade 1

ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 is the highest durability and security rating, intended for heavy commercial use.

Per NFPA 101, what is the standard maximum release delay for a delayed-egress locking system, absent special approval from the AHJ?

Answer: 15 seconds

NFPA 101 permits a 15-second delay, extendable to 30 seconds only with approval from the authority having jurisdiction.

When choosing exterior lighting to support color CCTV identification, which characteristic matters most?

Answer: High color rendering index (CRI)

A high CRI source such as LED renders colors accurately, which improves identification of people and vehicles.

What is the best practice for keeping unauthorized key duplication out of a master-key system?

Answer: Use a restricted, patent-protected keyway

Patent-protected restricted keyways legally and physically limit key blanks to authorized distributors.

Which practice best supports control of temporary visitor badges?

Answer: Visually distinct, time-limited badges collected at exit

Distinct, expiring badges that are retrieved at exit prevent misuse and make visitors easy to spot.