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Chapter 15: Alarm System Fundamentals

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Alarm systems

b)

Covert surveillance

c)

Report writing

d)

Physical force

2.

The primary purpose of an alarm system is:

a)

To conduct area surveillance

b)

To serve as a physical barrier

c)

To provide early warning of an intruder

d)

To lower insurance rates

3.

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

a)

Technical approach

b)

Layered approach

c)

Large security force

d)

Key and lock program

4.

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

a)

Police patrols

b)

Aerial units

c)

Sniper teams

d)

Security lighting

5.

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

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

6.

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

a)

Central station

b)

Direct fire and police

c)

Satellite

d)

Proprietary

7.

Logging devices are used for:

a)

Recording system activities and faults

b)

Controlling CCTV cameras

c)

Recording time and attendance of security staff

d)

Access control to computer networks

8.

Alarm printers are typically:

a)

Of the color laser type

b)

Of the high-speed, continuous-feed type

c)

Black and white and medium speed

d)

Extremely expensive

9.

A glass-break sensor is an example of:

a)

A perimeter sensor

b)

A spot sensor

c)

An area sensor

d)

A volumetric device

10.

A duress alarm is also sometimes called:

a)

A reset button

b)

A panic button

c)

Activation switch

d)

A silent partner