Chapter 15: Alarm System Fundamentals

In many cases, ________________ ______________ form the backbone of a facility’s physical protection program.

• Alarm systems

• Covert surveillance

• Report writing

• Physical force

The primary purpose of an alarm system is:

• To conduct area surveillance

• To serve as a physical barrier

• To provide early warning of an intruder

• To lower insurance rates

According to the text material, the most effective security is provided with a:

• Technical approach

• Layered approach

• Large security force

• Key and lock program

In more sophisticated alarm systems, sensors are interfaced with electronic entry-control devices, CCTV, alarm reporting displays (both visual and audible), and _____________ _____________.

• Police patrols

• Aerial units

• Sniper teams

• Security lighting

How many different types of alarm monitoring were examined in the text?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Which of the following is not a type of alarm monitoring?

• Central station

• Direct fire and police

• Satellite

• Proprietary

Logging devices are used for:

• Recording system activities and faults

• Controlling CCTV cameras

• Recording time and attendance of security staff

• Access control to computer networks

Alarm printers are typically:

• Of the color laser type

• Of the high-speed, continuous-feed type

• Black and white and medium speed

• Extremely expensive

A glass-break sensor is an example of:

• A perimeter sensor

• A spot sensor

• An area sensor

• A volumetric device

A duress alarm is also sometimes called:

• A reset button

• A panic button

• Activation switch

• A silent partner