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Lesson 2
Match each term to its definition:
Integrating layers of security to protect DoD assets

A. Point Security
B. Enclaving
C. Area Security
D. Security-In-Depth

A

D. Security-In-Depth

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Lesson 2
Match each term to its definition:
Guarding a specific asset or resource

A. Point Security
B. Enclaving
C. Area Security
D. Security-In-Depth

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A. Point Security

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Lesson 2
Match each term to its definition:
Protecting an entire area such as an installation or facility

A. Point Security
B. Enclaving
C. Area Security
D. Security-In-Depth

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C. Area Security

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Lesson 2
Match each term to its definition:
Designating islands of high security within a sea of moderate security

A. Point Security
B. Enclaving
C. Area Security
D. Security-In-Depth

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B. Enclaving

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Lesson 3
Barbed wire and concertina wire may serve as a protective barrier by simply uncoiling it and laying it on the ground.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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Lesson 3
Barbed wire is also known as razor wire.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 3
Jersey barriers may be placed around buildings to prevent vehicles from getting too close to the buildings.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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Lesson 3
Rapidly flowing rivers are considered active barriers.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 3
Which of the following protective barriers would most likely be utilized for its decorative appeal? Select the best answer.

A. Trench
B. Berm
C. Concrete planter
D. Jersey barrier

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C. Concrete planter

Although decorative, a concrete planter can serve as a protective barrier by preventing vehicle access.

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Lesson 3
To be effective, clear zones should be free of which of the following? Select the best answer.

A. Trimmed grass
B. Bushes
C. Dirt
D. Fencing

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B. Bushes

A clear zone is an area inside and outside the perimeter fence or barrier of the protected area. An effective clear zone must be free of visual obstructions such as bushes.

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Lesson 3
Type of Continuous Site Lighting. Select the corresponding term.

This method is intended to display a silhouette of any person passing between the light source and the building or to show the contrast of a person inside the building.

A. Surface Lighting
B. Glare Projection
C. Controlled Lighting

A

A. Surface Lighting

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Lesson 3
Type of Continuous Site Lighting. Select the corresponding term.

This method is intended to make the inside of a protected area difficult to see from outside the protected area.

A. Surface Lighting
B. Glare Projection
C. Controlled Lighting

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B. Glare Projection

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Lesson 3
Type of Continuous Site Lighting. Select the corresponding term.

This method is intended to limit the width of the lighted strip outside the perimeter of a protected area so as not to interfere with adjoining property, nearby highways, railroads, navigable waters, or airports.

A. Surface Lighting
B. Glare Projection
C. Controlled Lighting

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C. Controlled Lighting

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Lesson 3
When planning protective site lighting, you should ensure that controls and switches are installed inside the protected area and locked or guarded or inside a central station such as an alarm monitoring station.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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Lesson 3
Flashlights are a reliable form of continuous lighting.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 3
Emergency lighting depends upon the power supply of the utility company.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 3
Standby lighting is the type of lighting used when the primary power source fails.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 4
Government security forces may be either military or civilian.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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Lesson4
Contract security forces may be either military or civilian.

A. True
B. False

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B. False

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Lesson 4
Military working dogs can seek, detect, defend their handlers, and guard suspects.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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Lesson 4
Which statement best describes the mission of security forces? Select the best answer.

A. To secure Department of Defense buildings inside and out
B. To monitor facility access in the interest of national security
C. To protect Department of Defense assets
D. To protect key Department of Defense officials

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C. To protect Department of Defense assets

The mission of all government security forces, civilian or military, contract forces, and military working dogs is to protect DoD assets.

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Lesson 5
Select the corresponding term.
Responds to a physical stimulus

A. Sensor/detector
B. Premise Control Unit (PCU)
C. Monitoring station
D. Transmission line security

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A. Sensor/detector

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Lesson 5
Select the corresponding term.
Receives change of state and transmits alarm

A. Sensor/detector
B. Premise Control Unit (PCU)
C. Monitoring station
D. Transmission line security

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B. Premise Control Unit (PCU)

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Lesson 5
Select the corresponding term.
Central point for collecting alarm status

A. Sensor/detector
B. Premise Control Unit (PCU)
C. Monitoring station
D. Transmission line security

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C. Monitoring station

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Lesson 5 Select the corresponding term. Assures communications between the alarmed area and the monitoring station A. Sensor/detector B. Premise Control Unit (PCU) C. Monitoring station D. Transmission line security
Transmission line security
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Lesson 5 A CCTV camera may capture activity missed by security force personnel. A. True B. False
A. True
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Lesson 5 A CCTV can act as an intrusion detection system (IDS) when combined with video motion detection. A. True B. False
A. True
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Lesson 5 An advantage of CCTV is that environmental factors do not affect its performance. A. True B. False
B. False
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Lesson 5 A CCTV is only as good as the people who operate it. A. True B. False
A. True
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Lesson 5 Which of the following are access control systems? Select all that apply. A. Closed circuit television B. Card-swipe system C. Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) D. Badge exchange program E. Personal recognition F. Iris scanning G. Intrusion detection system
B. Card-swipe system D. Badge exchange program E. Personal recognition F. Iris scanning
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Lesson 5 Escorts must be able to control the visitor they are escorting throughout the duration of their visit in a controlled area. A. True B. False
A. True
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Lesson 5 The schedules for entry and exit inspections should be posted in view of all DoD personnel. A. True B. False
B. False
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Lesson 5 All visitors with the appropriate access level to enter a controlled area are permitted unescorted entry. A. True B. False
B. False
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Lesson 5 Entry and exit inspections help deter the introduction of unauthorized or prohibited material into an installation or facility and help prevent the unauthorized removal of DoD assets from an installation or facility. A. True B. False
A. True
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Lesson 5 Fixed equipment that detects metal objects A. Magnetometer B. Vapor trace detector C. Wand D. X-ray machine
A. Magnetometer
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Lesson 5 Detects traces of explosive material A. Magnetometer B. Vapor trace detector C. Wand D. X-ray machine
B. Vapor trace detector
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Lesson 5 Portable equipment that detects metal objects A. Magnetometer B. Vapor trace detector C. Wand D. X-ray machine
C. Wand
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Lesson 5 Detects prohibited items A. Magnetometer B. Vapor trace detector C. Wand D. X-ray machine
D. X-ray machine
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Identify a purpose of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)? a. Replace manual physical security measures b. Prevent intrusion c. Document computer system hacking d. Detect intrusion
d. Detect intrusion
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What type of lighting is used when additional lighting is necessary and may be activated by alarm or motion detector? a. Continuous lighting b. Emergency lighting c. Standby lighting d. Surface lighting
c. Standby lighting
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The use of _____________________ provides security personnel the ability to visually monitor multiple areas simultaneously. a. access control b. screening equipment c. a visual deterrent system d. closed circuit television (CCTV)
d. closed circuit television (CCTV)
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A waterway is an example of what kind of barrier? a. Natural b. Perimeter c. Active d. Clear zone
a. Natural
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Enclaving refers to designating _________ of extreme or high security within a _________of moderate security. a. elements...bloc b. islands...sea c. mountains...valley d. points...plain
b. islands...sea
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What kind of light should be selected in order to enable the security guards to observe intruders at a considerable distance beyond the perimeter? a. Downside illumination b. Glare projection c. Emergency projection d. Standby illumination
b. Glare projection
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Response forces ___________________________________ . a. dispatch response forces and mobile patrols b. guard a high-priority resource c. can cover large areas in a timely manner d. responds to alarms and incidents
d. responds to alarms and incidents
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The perimeter barrier of an installation or facility may include the features of the surrounding landscaping. A. True B. False
A. True
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An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) used with a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system is likely to result in distractions to the operator and a reduction in security efficiency. A. True B. False
B. False
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What Intrusion Detection System (IDS) operational phase is activated when the Premise Control Unit (PCU) receives signals from sensors in a protected area and incorporates these signals into a communications scheme? a. Dispatch b. Reporting c. Detection d. Response/Assessment
b. Reporting
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A visitor who does not have an approved DoD credential arrives at a facility to perform a facility repair that has been requested. The visitor may be provided access in accordance with facility procedures. A. True B. False
A. True
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What is the purpose of screening equipment? a. To validate manufacturer-required calibration. b. To identify potentially dangerous and unauthorized personnel. c. To identify potentially dangerous and unauthorized items. d. To prevent the unauthorized removal of classified information.
c. To identify potentially dangerous and unauthorized items.
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What type of access control system uses verification of an acceptable form of identification such as the Common Access Card, or CAC? a. Combination b. Automated c. Mechanical d. Biometric e. Manual f. Physical
e. Manual
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What method of security lighting uses lights slightly inside a security perimeter and directed outward? a. Controlled lighting b. Emergency projection c. Glare projection d. Downside illumination
c. Glare projection
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What comprises an "alarmed area?" a. The operational phases of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) b. Any area where security technology and equipment are located c. The premises where reporting zones are reported d. The Premise Control Unit (PCU) and the sensors it serves
d. The Premise Control Unit (PCU) and the sensors it serves
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What Intrusion Detection System (IDS) operational phase is activated when a sensor responds to stimuli? a. Reporting b. Response/Assessment c. Detection d. Dispatch
c. Detection
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What kind of screening equipment is effective for screening the things people bring in to facilities? a. Magnetometers b. Infrared scanners c. Conveyor belt style x-ray machines d. Vapor trace detectors
c. Conveyor belt style x-ray machines
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What screening equipment is used to screen personnel entering a facility for unauthorized or dangerous metal objects? a. Vapor trace detector b. Magnetometer c. Magnetic resonance imaging d. X-ray machines
b. Magnetometer
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If a raccoon sets off a fence sensor, what kind of alarm occurs? a. Nuisance alarm b. False alarm c. Intruder alarm d. Maintenance alarm
a. Nuisance alarm
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What are some important considerations in planning for your monitoring station? Select all that apply: a. Transmission line security b. Alarm zones c. Premise Control Unit (PCU) d. Staffing e. Response levels
b. Alarm zones d. Staffing e. Response levels
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Identify the best practices for security inspections. Select all that apply: a. Conduct security inspections randomly or during periods of increased alertness b. Security inspections should prevent or deter the introduction of unauthorized or prohibited material into an installation or facility c. Only senior officials and security personnel should know security inspection schedules d. No notice should be provided to individuals that they may be subject to inspections
a. Conduct security inspections randomly or during periods of increased alertness c. Only senior officials and security personnel should know security inspection schedules
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What does an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) detect? a. A change in the state of an indoor detection device by a change in outdoor environmental devices b. A change in state of detection devices that may require further investigation c. Only unauthorized intrusions d. Prevention of an unauthorized intrusion
b. A change in state of detection devices that may require further investigation
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What type of access control system is a card swipe, with or without a personal identification number, or PIN? a. Manual b. Combination c. Physical d. Biometric e. Automated
e. Automated
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Personal recognition is an example of what type of access control system? a. Biometric b. Manual c. Robotic d. Combination e. Automated
b. Manual
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What are the operational phases of an Intrusion Detection system? a. Detection, Reporting, Dispatch, and Response/Assessment b. Alarm Initiation, Response, Termination, Assessment/Cancellation c. Alarm Silencing, Dispatch, Response, Termination d. Diversion, Response Force Dispatch, Response, Assessment/Cancellation
a. Detection, Reporting, Dispatch, and Response/Assessment
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_____________ employs various layers of complementary security controls because different assets require differing levels of protection. a. Point and area security b. Moderate security c. Security-in-depth d. Enclaving rollover
c. Security-in-depth
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How are military working dogs employed by security force members? Select all that apply: a. Assist in drug testing b. Assist in pest control c. Assist in detecting explosives d. Assist in law enforcement e. Assist in confrontation management
c. Assist in detecting explosives d. Assist in law enforcement e. Assist in confrontation management
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Barrier systems are considered __________ if they require action by personnel or equipment to allow entry. a. active b. perimeter c. passive d. controlled
a. active
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A closed-circuit television CCTV system can be a key asset in the event of a disaster because it can document valuable resources that were destroyed and can serve as a deterrent to looters. A. True B. False
A. True
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When are static observation posts used? a. When continuous surveillance is required. b. To cover large areas in a timely manner. c. To monitor entry to a facility or secure area. d. To monitor alarms and respond to emergencies.
a. When continuous surveillance is required.
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