Covert CCTV installations rely in part on the deterrent effect of highly visible CCTV cameras. Overt CCTV installations, however, hide the existence of the surveillance system.

Covert CCTV installations rely in part on the deterrent effect of highly visible CCTV cameras. Overt CCTV installations, however, hide the existence of the surveillance system.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Both

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the difference between covert and overt CCTV. Covert cameras are hidden and are not meant to be seen, so they don’t rely on a visible deterrent. Deterrence comes from being clearly visible—that’s what overt cameras are for, signaling surveillance to deter crime. The statement wrongly suggests covert setups depend on the deterrent effect of visible cameras and that overt setups hide the surveillance. In reality, covert is hidden surveillance, while overt is visible and intended to deter. So the statement is not correct.

The main idea is the difference between covert and overt CCTV. Covert cameras are hidden and are not meant to be seen, so they don’t rely on a visible deterrent. Deterrence comes from being clearly visible—that’s what overt cameras are for, signaling surveillance to deter crime. The statement wrongly suggests covert setups depend on the deterrent effect of visible cameras and that overt setups hide the surveillance. In reality, covert is hidden surveillance, while overt is visible and intended to deter. So the statement is not correct.