Question 1

Which of the following characteristics describes stimulants as a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger individuals who use stimulants for a euphoric effect often go on to experiment with other drugs of abuse. 
B)  Users tend to rely on stimulants to feel stronger, more decisive and self-possessed. 
C)  Stimulants are usually administered by injection or taken orally. 
D)  Heavy use could result in psychological dependence. 
E)  Tolerance develops from heavy use.
F) All of the above. 
A)  Younger individuals who use stimulants for a euphoric effect often go on to experiment with other drugs of abuse. 
B)  Users tend to rely on stimulants to feel stronger, more decisive and self-possessed. 
C)  Stimulants are usually administered by injection or taken orally. 
D)  Heavy use could result in psychological dependence. 
E)  Tolerance develops from heavy use.
F) All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a true characterization of the guard operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security guards are costly. 
B)  Security guards are generally recognized as an essential element in the protection of assets and personnel. 
C)  Security guards are the only element of protection that can be depended on to give complete security. 
D)  Security guards can also perform as public relations representatives when properly trained. 
A)  Security guards are costly. 
B)  Security guards are generally recognized as an essential element in the protection of assets and personnel. 
C)  Security guards are the only element of protection that can be depended on to give complete security. 
D)  Security guards can also perform as public relations representatives when properly trained.

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics of protective lighting is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be unnecessary where the perimeter fence is protected by a central alarm system. 
B)  It usually requires less intensity than working light. 
C)  It may also provide personal protection by reducing advantages of concealment. 
D)  It should only be used as a psychological deterrent. 
E)  Such lighting is expensive to maintain. 
A)  It may be unnecessary where the perimeter fence is protected by a central alarm system. 
B)  It usually requires less intensity than working light. 
C)  It may also provide personal protection by reducing advantages of concealment. 
D)  It should only be used as a psychological deterrent. 
E)  Such lighting is expensive to maintain.

Question 4

Which of the following does not describe hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pupils are dilated with a rise in body temperature and blood pressure. 
B)  They induce a state of excitation of the central nervous system. 
C)  They are Schedule III substances. 
D)  Long after hallucinogens are eliminated from the body, users may experience "flashbacks." 
E)  Suicide can sometimes result from severe depression after use. 
A)  Pupils are dilated with a rise in body temperature and blood pressure. 
B)  They induce a state of excitation of the central nervous system. 
C)  They are Schedule III substances. 
D)  Long after hallucinogens are eliminated from the body, users may experience "flashbacks." 
E)  Suicide can sometimes result from severe depression after use.

Question 5

The most critical component of all security processes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Information 
B)  Personnel 
C)  Physical location 
D)  Perimeter 
E)  Intrusion control 
A)  Information 
B)  Personnel 
C)  Physical location 
D)  Perimeter 
E)  Intrusion control

Question 6

The act of concealing the commission of a felony cognizable by a U.S. court by someone having knowledge of the felony is a violation called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Misprision of felony 
B)  Accessory 
C)  Subornation of perjury 
D)  Obstruction of justice 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Misprision of felony 
B)  Accessory 
C)  Subornation of perjury 
D)  Obstruction of justice 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

A "re-lock" on a vault door will automatically prevent the bolt mechanism from operating when:

Accepted Answer

A)  A timer is used. 
B)  A switch is flipped. 
C)  There is an attack on the door or the combination lock. 
D)  It is locked by remote control. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  A timer is used. 
B)  A switch is flipped. 
C)  There is an attack on the door or the combination lock. 
D)  It is locked by remote control. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 8

Nondirectional counseling of upset employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not directly advise, criticize, or try to help 
B)  Does not carry the danger inherent in giving advice 
C)  Involves primarily being a good listener 
D)  Should not be used because it is not effective 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Does not directly advise, criticize, or try to help 
B)  Does not carry the danger inherent in giving advice 
C)  Involves primarily being a good listener 
D)  Should not be used because it is not effective 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

A comprehensive personnel security program should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate job specifications and performance standards 
B)  Truth verification standards 
C)  Appropriate selection and recruitment criteria 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Adequate job specifications and performance standards 
B)  Truth verification standards 
C)  Appropriate selection and recruitment criteria 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

In investigating homicide and suicide, the best source of information would probably be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  County coroner's office 
B)  Health office 
C)  State attorney general's office 
D)  Federal Bureau of Investigation 
E)  Sheriff's office 
A)  County coroner's office 
B)  Health office 
C)  State attorney general's office 
D)  Federal Bureau of Investigation 
E)  Sheriff's office

Question 11

The standard of employment of military and government personnel was established by which executive order?

Accepted Answer

A)  11596 
B)  12300 
C)  9450 
D)  1099 
E)  1045 
A)  11596 
B)  12300 
C)  9450 
D)  1099 
E)  1045

Question 12

A principal will be liable for the contracts entered into by his or her agents in emergency situations under the theory of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Agency by operation of law 
B)  Agency by estoppel 
C)  Constructive agency 
D)  Implied agency 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Agency by operation of law 
B)  Agency by estoppel 
C)  Constructive agency 
D)  Implied agency 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Barbiturates have about 2500 derivatives of barbituric acid and are known by a variety of names. Which of the following is another name for a barbiturate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demerol 
B)  Pethadol 
C)  Leritine 
D)  Butisol 
E)  Talwin
F) All of the above 
A)  Demerol 
B)  Pethadol 
C)  Leritine 
D)  Butisol 
E)  Talwin
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics pertains to a good information management program?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee education program for those who utilize the classification system 
B)  Limited number of individuals who can initiate classification of information 
C)  Limitation of the duration during which the classification will remain in effect 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  An employee education program for those who utilize the classification system 
B)  Limited number of individuals who can initiate classification of information 
C)  Limitation of the duration during which the classification will remain in effect 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

Citations issued by an OSHA area director are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Written 
B)  Mailed by U.S. certified mail 
C)  Required to be posted at or near the place of violation 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Written 
B)  Mailed by U.S. certified mail 
C)  Required to be posted at or near the place of violation 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

A general defect of manual identification systems is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Many are made of plastic. 
B)  Many do not have biometric characteristics on them. 
C)  Once issued, they tend to remain valid indefinitely. 
D)  They lack identifying colors. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Many are made of plastic. 
B)  Many do not have biometric characteristics on them. 
C)  Once issued, they tend to remain valid indefinitely. 
D)  They lack identifying colors. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is not true with regard to door latches?

Accepted Answer

A)  A dead-bolt latch is easy to install and can be used on almost any door. 
B)  Chain latches are highly recommended as effective security measures. 
C)  A dead-bolt latch is very expensive. 
D)  A dead-bolt latch increases the security posture of the facility. 
E)  Both B and C
F) Both A and D 
A)  A dead-bolt latch is easy to install and can be used on almost any door. 
B)  Chain latches are highly recommended as effective security measures. 
C)  A dead-bolt latch is very expensive. 
D)  A dead-bolt latch increases the security posture of the facility. 
E)  Both B and C
F) Both A and D

Question 18

Which of the following crimes would be considered a white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tax evasion 
B)  False advertising 
C)  Mail fraud 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Tax evasion 
B)  False advertising 
C)  Mail fraud 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is true with regard to the law of arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Force may be used if it is reasonable and necessary. 
B)  The deputized private agent has powers similar to the police. 
C)  Citizen's arrest is not a right, it is a privilege. 
D)  The private security agent should understand what his or her powers and limitations are according to law. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Force may be used if it is reasonable and necessary. 
B)  The deputized private agent has powers similar to the police. 
C)  Citizen's arrest is not a right, it is a privilege. 
D)  The private security agent should understand what his or her powers and limitations are according to law. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following withdrawal characteristics can result from the abrupt cessation or reduction of high-dose depressant usage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse. 
B)  Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy. 
C)  Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision. 
D)  Both A and C. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  The withdrawal symptoms associated with depressants are more serious than those of any other drugs of abuse. 
B)  Convulsions can be experienced that are indistinguishable from those occurring in grand mal epilepsy. 
C)  Detoxification and treatment must be carried out under close medical supervision. 
D)  Both A and C. 
E)  All of the above.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional