Chapter 6

Question 1

What does IDS stand for?

Answer 1

Intrusion Detection System

Question 2

An Intrusion Detection System generally includes what 3 things

Answer 2

1. Sensors, 2. Annunciators, 3. Communication or Transmission Mechanism

Question 3

What does PD stand for?

Answer 3

Probability of Detection

Question 4

The three main characteristics of intrusion sensor performance are:

Answer 4

Probability of Detection, Nuisance Alarm Rate, and Vulnerability to Defeat

Question 5

What does NAR stand for?

Answer 5

Nuisance Alarm Rate

Question 6

____ is any alarm signal that is not caused by an adversary.

Answer 6

Nuisance Alarm Rate (NAR)

Question 7

What does FAR stand for?

Answer 7

False Alarm Rate

Question 8

A ____ occurs when the source of the alarm is unknown

Answer 8

False Alarm Rate (FAR)

Question 9

At least how many continuous likes of protection should be used in high security applications.

Answer 9

At least two

Question 10

How many ways are there to defeat a sensor and what are they.

Answer 10

1. Bypass, The adversary goes around or beyond the sensor’s capabilities.
2. Spoof, goes through the protected zone without an alarm being generated.

Question 11

The ___ decreases as the time to asses each alarm increases.

Answer 11

Probability of Detection (PD)

Question 12

___ and ___ are used to describe the effectiveness of the sensor.

Answer 12

Probability of Detection (PD) and Confidence Level (CL)

Question 13

What does CL stand for?

Answer 13

Confidence level

Question 14

___ is the detection communication lines being cut or altered.

Answer 14

Line Supervision

Question 15

Line supervision is typically accomplished by using a ___.

Answer 15

End-of-line resistors

Question 16

In a ___, both sensors have to be activated for the alarm to trip, which reduced the percentage of nuisance alarms,
making these sensors a great choice for reliability.

Answer 16

Dual Technology Sensor

Question 17

The drawback of a Dual Technology Sensor is that it has a higher ___ than an Individual Technology sensor.

Answer 17

Probability of Detection (PD)

Question 18

___ use Doppler shift technology. They penetrate most areas and materials and nuisance alarms can be generated from adjacent areas.

Answer 18

Microwave Sensors

Question 19

To limit coverage of Microwave sensors, use a ___.

Answer 19

Variable Range Cut-off circuit

Question 20

Because of the higher resolution of the ___, the greater the accuracy of and performance of the ___, they typically operate better for interior applications

Answer 20

VMD

Question 21

Interior sensors may be characterized by three main applications.

Answer 21

1. Boundary Penetration Sensors
2. Interior Motion Sensors
3. Proximity sensors

Question 22

In ___ applications, a dual technology sensor should not be used in place of two separately mounted sensors due to the reduced PD

Answer 22

High Security

Question 23

___ are susceptible to air movement and should not be installed near stairwells or hallways, but rather into rooms or areas where only infrequent access occurs

Answer 23

Ultrasonic Sensors

Question 24

An ___ should have the ability to perform a self-test on a regular basis.

Answer 24

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Question 25

An ___ system is the part of the electronic security system that transports alarm signals and assessment information to a central point and presents the information to a human operator. It collects data and enables the operator to enter commands to control the system.

Answer 25

Alarm Communications & Display (AC&D

Question 26

AC&D displays are typically located ___ and should not require much head or eye movement form the operators line of sight for the primary interface area (30 degree cone).

Answer 26

In the center of the console

Question 27

What does AC&D stand for?

Answer 27

Alarm Communications & Display

Question 28

A ___ is often referred to as a “metal detector” but has many differences to the modern-day metal detectors, and should not be used for contraband detection.

Answer 28

Magnetometer

Question 29

___ are designed to be in close proximity to small amounts of steel and other metals in the surrounding areas; however, a ___ should not be installed very close or against a steel support beam.

Answer 29

Metal detectors

Question 30

___ detectors may not penetrate heavy metals (like a metal shipping container or some metal compartments on vehicles); however, a high energy or multiple energy x-ray can be used for screening.

Answer 30

Conventional x-ray

Question 31

What does QR stand for?

Answer 31

Quadrupole Resonance

Question 32

___ technology uses low radio waves to direct the presence of nitrogen-rich materials, which are found in bulk explosives. ___ technology is compact and has a low cost (about 100,000)

Answer 32

Quadrupole Resonance (QR)

Question 33

___ uses a spectroscopic technique. It uses laser interrogation, which is followed by light analysis. It is not stave for package searches.

Answer 33

Ramen Analysis

Question 34

What does MS stand for?

Answer 34

Mass Spectrometry

Question 35

___ uses magnetic and electrical fields to process ions and determine the mass-to-charge ratio.

Answer 35

Mass Spectrometry

Question 36

___ has applications in law enforcement and military for both drugs and explosives and is a good choice when mobility is required. The acquisition costs for the canine are low, but the maintenance, training and handler labor costs are very expensive over time.

Answer 36

Canine Olfaction