One limitation of CCTV for a security operative is?

• A. The equipment is easily damaged or vandalized.
• B. It cannot record audio.
• C. It records too much irrelevant data.
• D. It never needs maintenance.

Answer: (A)

CCTV systems are vulnerable to vandalism and damage because cameras are often placed in visible, accessible locations to maximize coverage. If a camera is damaged, blocked, or tampered with, the feed is interrupted, creating blind spots and reducing the effectiveness of monitoring and incident response. This practical vulnerability is a key limitation security operatives must plan for, using vandal-resistant housings, secure mounting, tamper alarms, and regular maintenance to minimize risk.

Some statements aren’t universal limitations. For example, whether audio can be recorded depends on legal and policy constraints in a given area, so it isn’t an inherent flaw of CCTV. The idea that CCTV records irrelevant data can be mitigated with proper storage management and camera placement, and the notion that it never needs maintenance is simply incorrect, as all equipment requires regular checks and servicing.