What should be considered during the exterior check of a building?

• A. Stay in well-lit areas and ignore minor signs of forced entry.
• B. Avoid well-lit areas, be cognizant of suspicious activity, look for signs of forced entry like broken windows, pry marks, open doors.
• C. Focus only on the roofing and curvature of walls.
• D. Check only the main entrance and ignore other access points.

Answer: (B)

Exterior checks rely on vigilance and a broad scan of the building’s surroundings to spot anything unusual and identify potential entry points. The best approach is to stay cognizant of suspicious activity and actively look for signs of forced entry, such as broken windows, pry marks, or open doors, across all exterior features. This mindset helps you catch vulnerabilities beyond just the main entry, including secondary doors, windows, and other access points that could be exploited. Other options fall short because they promote complacency or a too-narrow focus: staying in well-lit areas while ignoring signs reduces awareness; concentrating only on roofing and wall curvature misses doors and windows; and checking only the main entrance ignores other potential access points.