For the Week ending 08/04/06
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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This is a signaling device, either visual or audio based. For example, wireless units use infrared beams that trigger an audible signal when interrupted, and can be used for security or retail purposes.
If you keep your _______ activated on your alarm system, you will hear a beep each time someone breaks the contact points on your doors and windows. |
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The technology and science of authenticating individuals by measuring their physiological or behavioral features. In security there are readers used to analyze fingerprints, voice patterns, irises or retinas, or other features.
Scanning one's iris image into national databases for future reference is becoming the number one use of _______ identification tools used by law enforcement agents. |
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Common indoor security cameras mounted on the ceiling. Their two main advantages are a more appealing visual appearance and being easily movable. Their drawback is a lack of usefulness during low light situations (therefore not effective when the lights are off).
The _______ was ineffective in picking up the professional thief, who conducted his heists in the dark. |
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This type of video recorder is kept in pause mode, and only records if activated by an alarm.
After the inexperienced thief passed through the infrared beam, the whole crime was documented on the _______. |
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Placed before doorways, gates, and other entrances, this device responds to pressure (usually being walked or stood upon) to either open doors or activate the surveillance camera trained on that area.
_______ are used to open the doors of most supermarkets and big box retailers. |