3 Considerations that make some property items "Target Items" and provide an explanation for each - correct answer 1) Convertibility; the ease at which property can be sold and converted to cash 2) Value; higher valued articles are more attractive to thieves 3) Portability; the ease at which property can be transported
4 methods used by thieves which may cause loss to insured property & provide an example - correct answer 1) Forceable entry into building; entry by breaking a window 2) Unforced entry into building; thief had a key 3) Forced opening of a building; forcing door open 4) Vandalism & Malicious Acts; resultant damage caused during break in
What is a "Protected Enclosure" - correct answer Locked safes, chests & vaults on clients' premises
3 methods to gain access to protected enclosures and provide an example of each - correct answer 1) Mechanical; Drills & Pry Bars 2) Thermal; cutting torches 3) Explosion; dynamite
What is the purpose of perimeter protection? - correct answer to secure access to premises when business is closed
What is partial protection? - correct answer this refers to perimiter protection limited to protection of openings only, such as doors and windows
2 weaknesses of partial protection systems - correct answer 1) forced entry through ceilings and walls will not be detected 2) thieves that stay behind after closing will not be detected until they leave
What is the purpose of Area Protection devices? - correct answer these devices protect the interior of the buildings when businesses are closed or open
Describe how interior trapping devices work and provide two examples - correct answer these devices guard the interior of buildings and have an element of surprise to the intruder 1) Single beam photo-electric device 2) Magnetic contact switches on interior doors
Explain how heat detectors work and provide 2 advantages - correct answer These are passive devices which do not transmit signals, they sense the body heat of the thief as they enter the area being protected
1) low cost 2) fewer false alarms
What are 3 advantages of cameras & CCTV (closed circuit television) - correct answer 1) thieves are less likely to commit crimes when being videotaped 2) helps authorities identify and convict thieves 3) deters shoplifting
What is the point of Point Protection? - correct answer this provides security directly to single items of high interest to thieves
3 types of property that need Point Protection - correct answer 1) Vaults 2) Safes 3) Chests
How are alarm signals transmitted to alarm companies? - correct answer using leased telephone lines
What type of alarm service offers the best form of supervisory service? - correct answer Central Station
Service
5 functions served by Central Stations - correct answer 1) monitors all closing and openings of business 2) turns on alarm automatically at closing 3) confirms after hours users are authorized to be there and provides list of users 4) contacts police as soon as an alarm is activated 5) send central station staff member to meet police with key to building
2 weaknesses of Local Alarms - correct answer 1) they only ring at the business protected 2) thieves can
easily disable these alarms
What is a ULC rating and what does it mean? - correct answer This means the device has met the ULC's minimum standard for devices