PSC Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 3

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a 'target hardening' measure within the CPTED framework?

Accepted Answer

Installing high-security locks and reinforced entry doors

Answer

Target hardening involves physical measures such as reinforced doors, high-security locks, and laminated glass that increase the time and effort required to complete a criminal act.

Question 2

A CPTED assessment of a school campus would MOST likely recommend:

Accepted Answer

A single controlled entry point with clear sightlines to all areas

Answer

A single controlled entry point with good sightlines reduces unauthorized access while maximizing natural surveillance of all campus areas, a core CPTED recommendation for schools.

Question 3

Which CPTED principle is MOST relevant when evaluating an ATM installation site?

Accepted Answer

Natural surveillance

Answer

Natural surveillance is critical for ATM placement because clear sightlines allow users to spot approaching threats and reduce the concealed-approach opportunity that robberies rely on.

Question 4

A physical security manager notes that a restroom is located at the end of an isolated, low-traffic corridor. The BEST CPTED recommendation would be to:

Accepted Answer

Relocate the restroom to a higher-traffic area if architecturally feasible

Answer

CPTED principles favor design-based solutions; relocating the restroom to a high-traffic area addresses the root cause by improving natural surveillance and eliminating the isolation.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of 'formal surveillance' within a CPTED framework?

Accepted Answer

Security cameras monitored by trained security personnel

Answer

Formal surveillance in CPTED refers to intentional, structured security measures such as monitored CCTV systems and security patrols, as opposed to natural surveillance by incidental occupants.

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 3