Step 1: Identifying the Components:
The acronym CCTV stands for Closed Circuit Television.
Step 2: Explaining the Technology:
Unlike broadcast television, which is transmitted openly to the public, CCTV systems transmit signal streams to a limited, proprietary set of monitors. The loop is “closed” because the signals are run over private wires, optical fibers, or encrypted wireless networks.
Step 3: Core Purpose:
CCTV systems are primarily deployed for security monitoring, surveillance, and loss prevention in public and private facilities.