Sometimes you might feel like your home is a sitting duck, waiting for the inevitable burglary to happen to you. But with some wise forethought and action, you can take matters in hand and protect your home from invasion. Take this quiz and learn more about how to do it.
Of all the burglaries committed in the United States in 2006, how many were "no-force entries"?
less than 10%
more than 25%
almost 50%
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer
More than 25% of all the burglaries in 2006 were committed without a forced entry.
If a professional burglar comes by, is your barking dog good for deterrence or detection?
deterrence and detection
deterrence
detection
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer
If the burglar is professional, he won't be deterred by your barking dog. That being the case, the dog will be useful for detection. The barking is sure to alert the entire neighborhood that something isn't right.
Why won't a noisy alarm stop a burglar from entering?
because he can get in anyway
because it's never noisy enough to be effective
because he'll always find a way to immobilize it
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer
A burglar can enter your house whether you have a noisy alarm or not. What it will achieve, however, is make him hurry to dash in and grab whatever he can before dashing out again.
What lights can you install outside your home for deterrence purposes?
landscape lights
motion-sensitive flood lights
halogen lights
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer
To deter a burglary, you should install motion-sensitive flood lights. This will work well at night, picking up even the slightest movement and simultaneously turning on the flood lights.
What does having trimmed bushes and shrubs have to do with deterring burglars?
It doesn't.
They will have less cover to hide in.
They will see that you keep your home maintained regularly.
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Wrong Answer
Burglars like cover, especially from bushes and the like. Trimming them regularly means that your home can be seen easily from the street and this often acts as a deterrent.
