SIA CCTV System Maintenance

Question 1

How often should CCTV cameras and equipment be inspected as part of routine maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, according to a planned maintenance schedule

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Only when they break down

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Once a year

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Only after a major incident

Question 2

What is the most common cause of poor image quality on outdoor CCTV cameras?

Accepted Answer

Dirty or obstructed lenses and camera housings

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Outdated software

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Too many cameras on the system

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Excessive lighting

Question 3

What should be checked when testing a CCTV recording system?

Accepted Answer

That footage is recording correctly, time stamps are accurate, and playback quality is acceptable

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Only the live view

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Only the external cameras

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Just the colour settings

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in a CCTV system?

Accepted Answer

To provide backup power during mains power failures

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To improve image quality

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To boost the internet connection

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To control camera movements

Question 5

Why is it important to maintain accurate time synchronisation across all CCTV cameras?

Accepted Answer

Consistent time stamps are essential for evidence integrity and correlating events across multiple cameras

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It makes the footage look professional

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It reduces storage requirements

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It improves image quality

Question 6

What should an operator do if they notice a camera has stopped recording?

Accepted Answer

Log the fault, report it to the appropriate person, and attempt basic troubleshooting if trained

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Ignore it until the next maintenance visit

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Try to fix it themselves regardless of training

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Wait for someone else to notice