Security Services Physical Security 3

Question 1

What is a 'sally port'?

Accepted Answer

A double-gate entry system used to control vehicle or pedestrian access

Answer

A sally port is a double-gate or double-door entry system that allows only one gate to open at a time, controlling vehicle or pedestrian access.

Question 2

What role does natural surveillance play in CPTED?

Accepted Answer

It uses the natural sight lines of an area to allow observation and deter crime

Answer

Natural surveillance maximizes visibility in an area so that potential offenders know they can be seen, deterring criminal activity.

Question 3

What is the purpose of security bollards?

Accepted Answer

To prevent vehicles from ramming into buildings or people

Answer

Security bollards are sturdy posts designed to prevent vehicle attacks by stopping or redirecting vehicles from entering protected areas.

Question 4

In physical security, what does 'access control' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

Regulating who can enter or exit specific areas

Answer

Access control is the process of regulating who is permitted to enter or exit specific areas of a facility.

Question 5

What is the main advantage of using biometric access control?

Accepted Answer

It provides highly accurate identification based on unique physical characteristics

Answer

Biometric access control uses unique physical characteristics like fingerprints or retinas for identification, making it highly accurate and difficult to forge.

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Security Services Physical Security 3