PSC Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 2

Question 1

Second-generation CPTED differs from first-generation CPTED primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Incorporating social and community factors alongside physical design

Answer

Second-generation CPTED adds social dimensions—including community cohesion and connectivity—to complement the physical design strategies of first-generation CPTED.

Question 2

In a parking garage, which design feature BEST supports natural surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Open floor plates with transparent barriers and clear sightlines

Answer

Open floor plates with transparent barriers maximize sightlines throughout the structure, enabling users and security staff to observe activity across the entire area.

Question 3

Which site design approach is MOST consistent with CPTED natural access control principles?

Accepted Answer

A single, well-lit main entrance with clearly defined pathways

Answer

A single, well-lit main entrance with defined pathways naturally channels visitors through monitored areas and discourages unauthorized access to the site.

Question 4

A building setback from the street is considered a CPTED enhancement primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Creates a standoff distance that limits vehicle-borne threats and provides reaction time

Answer

A building setback creates standoff distance that provides security personnel additional reaction time and reduces the blast and impact radius of vehicle-borne threats.

Question 5

When applying CPTED to retail environments, which approach is MOST effective at deterring shoplifting?

Accepted Answer

Placing cashier stations near exits with clear sightlines to the store

Answer

Cashier stations near exits with clear sightlines combine natural surveillance and natural access control, deterring theft by increasing the likelihood of observation and interception.

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 2