CAIB 2 - Chapter 6
3 Considerations that make some property items "Target Items" and provide an
explanation for each—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—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"—ANSWER--Locked safes, chests & vaults on clients'
premises
3 methods to gain access to protected enclosures and provide an example of each—
ANSWER--1) Mechanical; Drills & Pry Bars 2) Thermal; cutting torches 3) Explosion;
dynamite
What is the purpose of perimeter protection?—ANSWER--to secure access to premises
when business is closed
What is partial protection?—ANSWER--this refers to perimiter protection limited to
protection of openings only, such as doors and windows
, 2 weaknesses of partial protection systems—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?—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—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—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)—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?—ANSWER--this provides security directly to
single items of high interest to thieves
3 types of property that need Point Protection—ANSWER--1) Vaults 2) Safes 3) Chests
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3 Considerations that make some property items "Target Items" and provide an
explanation for each—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—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"—ANSWER--Locked safes, chests & vaults on clients'
premises
3 methods to gain access to protected enclosures and provide an example of each—
ANSWER--1) Mechanical; Drills & Pry Bars 2) Thermal; cutting torches 3) Explosion;
dynamite
What is the purpose of perimeter protection?—ANSWER--to secure access to premises
when business is closed
What is partial protection?—ANSWER--this refers to perimiter protection limited to
protection of openings only, such as doors and windows
, 2 weaknesses of partial protection systems—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?—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—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—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)—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?—ANSWER--this provides security directly to
single items of high interest to thieves
3 types of property that need Point Protection—ANSWER--1) Vaults 2) Safes 3) Chests
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
