PSP

PSP practice questions, page 9 of 11, with answer review and explanations.

Question 41

A well-engineered physical protection system should include:

  1. protection in depth, minimum consequence of component failure, and balanced protection.
  2. low cost, protection in depth, and balanced protection.
  3. protection in depth, balanced protection, and location of the response force.
  4. minimum consequence of component failure, low cost, and protection in depth.

Question 42

According to the Physical Protection System project rules of thumb, which of the following will comprise the largest percentage of a system's cost?

  1. Design and engineering
  2. Hardware and software
  3. Installation
  4. Contingency

Question 43

Which of the following alarm devices is the best method of protecting a metal container such as a safe or file cabinet?

  1. Ultrasound
  2. Capacitance
  3. Motion detection
  4. Vibration detection

Question 44

The critical detection point on a given path is defined as the point where:

  1. the adversary is closer to the asset than to the outermost protective layer.
  2. any sensor detects the presence of the adversary.
  3. the adversary is closer to success than defeat.
  4. the delay time remaining exceeds the response force time.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT true of perimeter intrusion-detection clear zones?

  1. They create minimum setback.
  2. They provide good visual assessment of alarms.
  3. They increase the probability of detection.
  4. They are usually used at high-security facilities.