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Which of the following types of technologies would be the MOST cost-effective method to provide a reactive control for protecting personnel in public areas?
Suggested Answer: D
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27 comments · newest first
JE
Jeannine
5 months ago
B seems unnecessary. Polycarbonate won't help in a real emergency.
SH
Sheridan
5 months ago
D is too expensive. Hiring a guard isn't cost-effective long-term.
IS
Isadora
5 months ago
I agree, but A could also work. Mantraps can prevent unauthorized access.
LE
Lenna
6 months ago
I think C is the best choice. Duress alarms are quick and effective.
DE
Deeanna
6 months ago
Polycarbonate enclosures could be pricey in the long run.
AL
Alona
6 months ago
Not sure if alarms are enough for real protection.
DY
Dyan
6 months ago
Mantraps? Really? That seems extreme!
RO
Rosita
6 months ago
Totally agree, alarms are way cheaper than hiring guards.
CI
Ciara
6 months ago
A duress alarm is super cost-effective!
YO
Youlanda
7 months ago
D) Hire a guard? What is this, Downton Abbey?
JO
Josue
7 months ago
C) Duress alarm all the way! Gotta keep those public-facing employees safe without breaking the bank.
ST
Starr
7 months ago
A) Install mantraps at the building entrances? What is this, a spy movie?
SH
Shawnta
8 months ago
D) Hire a guard to protect the public area? Really? That's the most expensive and least efficient choice.
LA
Lashon
8 months ago
I'd go with B) Enclose the personnel entry area with polycarbonate plastic. Seems more secure than a duress alarm.
CR
Crista
8 months ago
C) Supply a duress alarm for personnel exposed to the public seems like the most practical and cost-effective option.
JE
Jenise
8 months ago
I’m uncertain about the polycarbonate enclosure; it could be a good barrier, but I wonder if it’s really the best value for protecting personnel.
RI
Rima
8 months ago
Mantraps seem effective, but I feel like they might be more costly to install and maintain compared to other options.
NA
Nana
8 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question about reactive controls, and I lean towards the duress alarm since it's less expensive than hiring a guard.
GI
Gilbert
9 months ago
I remember discussing the cost implications of each option, but I'm not sure which one is the most cost-effective.
CL
Claribel
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. What exactly do they mean by "cost-effective"? I'll need to clarify that before I can make a decision.
EL
Elmira
9 months ago
The guard option seems the most straightforward, but it might be the most expensive in the long run. I'll have to do some research on the relative costs.
CL
Clare
9 months ago
I think the duress alarm could be the most cost-effective solution here. It provides a reactive control without the high cost of physical barriers or security personnel.
KA
Kate
9 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.
JO
Jovita
10 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the cost-effectiveness of each option.
ED
Eden
3 months ago
Hiring a guard seems too costly long-term.
LE
Lelia
3 months ago
Mantraps could be expensive to install and maintain.
TA
Talia
4 months ago
I think a duress alarm is the best choice. It's affordable and effective.