Which term describes recording or monitoring to obtain information?

• A. Elicitation
• B. Recording or monitoring
• C. Surveillance
• D. Test of Security

Answer: (C)

Surveillance is the act of recording or monitoring to obtain information about people, places, or activities. It encompasses watching, observing, and sometimes using devices like cameras or sensors to gather intelligence, often for security or investigative purposes. Elicitation, by contrast, relies on information being drawn out through conversation or social interaction rather than systematic observation. The option “recording or monitoring” describes the actions themselves but isn’t the formal term used to label the practice of gathering information. A test of security isn’t about information gathering in this sense; it’s about evaluating protective measures.