Chapter 17: Detection Technology

How many suspect components of an explosive device are needed to warrant a possible threat?

• 5

• 3

• 1

• 2

Which component is not considered a basic component of an explosive device?

• Explosive material

• Detonator

• Connecting wires

• Projectile

Which of the following is considered to be a downside to using detection dogs?

• A dog’s keen sense of smell can be developed and used to detect drugs and explosives

• Unprofessional behavior by a dog and its handler may ruin the company’s reputation

• An individual may be deterred by the presence of a detection dog from entering a facility with a dangerous item

• A detection dog may be an effective tool for detecting lost or missing persons after an environmental disaster

A magnetometer is a kind of metal detector that detects:

• Zinc

• Aluminum

• Ferromagnetic material

• Nonferromagnetic material

Which of the following is not a metal detection technology used prominently in security applications?

• Continuous wave device

• X-ray

• Pulse-field detector

• CT scan

Which chemical compound does chemiluminescence technology detect?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitroglycerin

• Nitrogen dioxide

• PETN

The selection of detection equipment should be based on:

• Life-cycle cost of the equipment

• Reliability of the equipment

• Type of threat

• All of the above

Electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems are used to detect:

• Electrodes

• Merchandise surplus

• Fraudulent activity

• Retail invoices

When responding to an alarm, it is important to:

• Use physical force

• Remove the suspected article from the area

• Control access to the detection equipment

• Abide by company policy and procedure

Which of the following is not a consideration when using X-ray detection technologies?

• Taking necessary precautions to protect one’s personal privacy

• Implementing shift rotation for security personnel to mitigate operator fatigue

• Training new operators is lengthy and expensive

• Implementing proper training and corrective measures to reduce mistakes made in assessment interpretations