SSP Security Technology & Systems 3

Question 1

What does CPTED stand for in the context of physical security design?

Accepted Answer

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Answer

CPTED is a design philosophy that uses the built environment—lighting, landscaping, sightlines—to deter criminal behavior and reduce opportunities for crime.

Question 2

A security system sends an alarm signal even though no actual intrusion has occurred. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

False positive

Answer

A false positive (false alarm) occurs when a security system triggers an alert without a real threat being present, often caused by environmental factors or equipment issues.

Question 3

In video surveillance, what does the term 'pan-tilt-zoom' (PTZ) describe?

Accepted Answer

A camera that can rotate horizontally, vertically, and magnify the image

Answer

PTZ cameras can pan (rotate left/right), tilt (angle up/down), and zoom optically, allowing operators to track subjects and examine details remotely.

Question 4

Which type of barrier is designed to stop a vehicle weighing 15,000 lbs traveling at 50 mph and is rated K-12?

Accepted Answer

A crash-rated bollard meeting ASTM F2656 K12 standard

Answer

The ASTM F2656 (formerly DOS/SD-STD-02.01) K-12 rating certifies vehicle barriers to stop a 15,000 lb vehicle at 50 mph with minimal penetration.

Question 5

What is the primary vulnerability addressed by installing anti-passback in an access control system?

Accepted Answer

Preventing a credential from being used twice in a row at the same entry point without an exit

Answer

Anti-passback requires that a credential used to enter a zone must be used to exit before it can be used to enter again, preventing credential sharing and piggyback entry.

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

(SSP) Safety and Security Practitioner Certification Practice Test

SSP Security Technology & Systems 3