HTI+ Exam Cram™ 2 (Exams HTO-101, HTO-102)

Design Considerations

The design of a security and surveillance system should provide for the protection of the entire perimeter of a home as well as visual- and audio-based surveillance monitoring. Security system sensors are available that are designed to detect sound, window and door intrusion, air movement, body heat, motion, and other conditions that indicate an intruder is present. A good security system design should consider the best plan for existing homes as well as new construction. It should also consider the lifestyle of all the inhabitants, the location of valuables or any items to be protected, how the system is to be controlled, adequate smoke and fire alerting sensors, and the type of emergency response required. The design choices ...