SIA CCTV Camera Operations

Question 1

What does PTZ stand for in relation to CCTV cameras?

Accepted Answer

Pan Tilt Zoom

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Preset Tracking Zoom

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Programmable Tracking Zone

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Point Track Zoom

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a camera's 'preset' function?

Accepted Answer

To programme the camera to move to specific pre-defined positions

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To set a timer for recording

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To adjust the image brightness

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To reset the camera to factory settings

Question 3

What is 'dwell time' in CCTV operations?

Accepted Answer

The length of time a camera remains on a particular view during an automatic tour

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The time taken for a camera to power on

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The time footage is stored before deletion

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The time between motion detection alerts

Question 4

What is the purpose of a camera housing?

Accepted Answer

To protect the camera from weather, vandalism and environmental damage

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To hide the camera from public view

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To improve the camera's recording quality

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To amplify the camera's signal

Question 5

What type of CCTV camera is best suited for monitoring a wide, open area such as a car park?

Accepted Answer

A PTZ camera with good optical zoom

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A fixed camera with a narrow lens

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A dome camera with a fisheye lens

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A covert pinhole camera

Question 6

What does 'IR' stand for when referring to CCTV cameras used in low-light conditions?

Accepted Answer

Infrared

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Image Resolution

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Internal Recording

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Incident Response