SSP Physical Security Design & Implementation 2

Question 1

Which lighting standard is most commonly referenced for exterior security lighting in US facilities?

Accepted Answer

IESNA RP-33

Answer

IESNA RP-33 provides recommended practice for security lighting of exterior environments in the United States.

Question 2

In Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), 'natural surveillance' is best achieved by:

Accepted Answer

Designing spaces so legitimate users can observe activity

Answer

Natural surveillance relies on physical design—windows, open sightlines, and activity generators—so occupants passively monitor an area.

Question 3

A standoff distance in blast-resistant design refers to:

Accepted Answer

The minimum distance between a potential vehicle bomb and a protected structure

Answer

Standoff distance is the space between a vehicle-borne IED threat and the building, reducing blast overpressure impact.

Question 4

Which door hardware standard classifies electrified locks and strikes used in access control integration?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/BHMA A156.25

Answer

ANSI/BHMA A156.25 covers electrified door hardware including electric strikes and electromagnetic locks used with access control systems.

Question 5

The primary purpose of a mantrap (airlock) in a high-security facility is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent tailgating by allowing only one person through at a time

Answer

A mantrap forces individual occupant verification before granting access, eliminating tailgating/piggybacking into secure spaces.

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