Question 1

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding chloral hydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs. 
B)  It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules. 
C)  Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates. 
D)  Its main abuse is by young adults. 
E)  It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor. 
A)  It is the oldest of the sleep-inducing drugs, also known as hypnotic drugs. 
B)  It is a liquid marketed in the form of syrups and soft gelatin capsules. 
C)  Its popularity decreased after the introduction of barbiturates. 
D)  Its main abuse is by young adults. 
E)  It has a bitter caustic taste and a slightly acrid odor.

Question 2

The federal effort in preparing for a nuclear attack includes providing state and local governments with necessary advice and assistance. All of the following are valid observations regarding federal assistance except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government has conducted a nationwide survey to identify fallout shelter space as part of the national shelter program. 
B)  That, as a result of the national fallout shelter survey, it was determined that very few existing buildings contain usable shelter space. 
C)  That nationwide radiological monitoring capability consists of several thousand federal, state, and local monitoring stations. 
D)  That the National Warning System (NAWAS) has warning points strategically located throughout the continental United States. 
E)  That the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) is composed of nongovernmental radio and television stations. 
A)  The federal government has conducted a nationwide survey to identify fallout shelter space as part of the national shelter program. 
B)  That, as a result of the national fallout shelter survey, it was determined that very few existing buildings contain usable shelter space. 
C)  That nationwide radiological monitoring capability consists of several thousand federal, state, and local monitoring stations. 
D)  That the National Warning System (NAWAS) has warning points strategically located throughout the continental United States. 
E)  That the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) is composed of nongovernmental radio and television stations.

Question 3

The OSHA Act allows states to continue their present safety and health enforcement activities provided that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The state program is "at least as effective" as the federal program 
B)  The Secretary of Labor signs a certificate of authorization 
C)  The attorney general after hearing approves 
D)  Litigation is pursued in the federal court system 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The state program is "at least as effective" as the federal program 
B)  The Secretary of Labor signs a certificate of authorization 
C)  The attorney general after hearing approves 
D)  Litigation is pursued in the federal court system 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

The agency created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and specifically charged with investigating charges of employment discrimination that violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  Community Relations Commission 
C)  Office of Compliance of Civil Rights 
D)  Human Relations Council 
E)  Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice 
A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  Community Relations Commission 
C)  Office of Compliance of Civil Rights 
D)  Human Relations Council 
E)  Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

Question 5

Which of the following is not correct regarding a security education program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many people are naive and trusting. 
B)  All installation personnel must be made aware of the constant threat of breaches of security. 
C)  Structural aids to security are valueless without active support of all personnel. 
D)  Security consciousness is an inherent state of mind. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Many people are naive and trusting. 
B)  All installation personnel must be made aware of the constant threat of breaches of security. 
C)  Structural aids to security are valueless without active support of all personnel. 
D)  Security consciousness is an inherent state of mind. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 6

Foreign classified material should be marked in accordance with instructions received from:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Defense Intelligence Agency 
B)  The foreign contracting authority 
C)  The FBI 
D)  The Industrial Security Office 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The Defense Intelligence Agency 
B)  The foreign contracting authority 
C)  The FBI 
D)  The Industrial Security Office 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

A full evacuation of a building should be ordered upon receipt of a bomb threat when:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a reasonable suspicion that a bomb is present. 
B)  Any threat is received. 
C)  The threat is received during working hours. 
D)  The caller has a foreign accent. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  There is a reasonable suspicion that a bomb is present. 
B)  Any threat is received. 
C)  The threat is received during working hours. 
D)  The caller has a foreign accent. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

The amount of combustible materials in the building is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire-loading 
B)  The combustion quotient 
C)  The fire hazard level 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Fire-loading 
B)  The combustion quotient 
C)  The fire hazard level 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Police are allowed to conduct a frisk-type search where there was reason to believe the person stopped was armed according to the Supreme Court decision of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Terry v. Ohio 
B)  Mapp v. Ohio 
C)  Kirby v. Illinois 
D)  Massiah v. U.S. 
E)  Wong Sun v. U.S. 
A)  Terry v. Ohio 
B)  Mapp v. Ohio 
C)  Kirby v. Illinois 
D)  Massiah v. U.S. 
E)  Wong Sun v. U.S.

Question 10

In emergency plans concerning a bomb threat, such a plan should require:

Accepted Answer

A)  Training for employees involved in searches 
B)  A listing of telephone numbers of explosive disposal teams 
C)  That, in evacuation, employees should ordinarily use exits other than main entrances 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Training for employees involved in searches 
B)  A listing of telephone numbers of explosive disposal teams 
C)  That, in evacuation, employees should ordinarily use exits other than main entrances 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 11

Litigations concerning former employees involving trade secrets have some problems. Which of the following is considered to be such a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of litigations is too high and the owner of the trade secret may lose. 
B)  Litigation is a waste of time. 
C)  The owner of the trade secret may have to expose the information that is being protected. 
D)  Both A and C. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  The cost of litigations is too high and the owner of the trade secret may lose. 
B)  Litigation is a waste of time. 
C)  The owner of the trade secret may have to expose the information that is being protected. 
D)  Both A and C. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 12

The class of person under a duty to safeguard a proprietary secret is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Agent 
B)  Proprietary security employee 
C)  Fiduciary 
D)  Business associate 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Agent 
B)  Proprietary security employee 
C)  Fiduciary 
D)  Business associate 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

The combinations to safes, containers, and vaults should be changed at intervals of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Every three months 
B)  Every four months 
C)  Every six months 
D)  Every nine months 
E)  Every year 
A)  Every three months 
B)  Every four months 
C)  Every six months 
D)  Every nine months 
E)  Every year

Question 14

Frustration and aggression may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing debts 
B)  Personal problems 
C)  Lack of recognition by superiors 
D)  Dishonest supervisors 
E)  The supervisor's lack of consideration in dealing with his or her employees or by unrealistic company policies
F) All of the above 
A)  Increasing debts 
B)  Personal problems 
C)  Lack of recognition by superiors 
D)  Dishonest supervisors 
E)  The supervisor's lack of consideration in dealing with his or her employees or by unrealistic company policies
F) All of the above

Question 15

The acceptable vault construction of insulated doors has a minimum reinforced concrete wall, floor, and ceiling of:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 feet 
B)  6 feet 
C)  8 feet 
D)  10 feet 
E)  12 feet 
A)  4 feet 
B)  6 feet 
C)  8 feet 
D)  10 feet 
E)  12 feet

Question 16

The argument usually used by contract guard representatives as a selling point in their services is:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are nonunion. 
B)  There are no administrative problems. 
C)  They are better trained. 
D)  They provide a reduction in cost. 
E)  Their objective is carrying out duties. 
A)  They are nonunion. 
B)  There are no administrative problems. 
C)  They are better trained. 
D)  They provide a reduction in cost. 
E)  Their objective is carrying out duties.

Question 17

Which of the following is more of a probable disadvantage in the use of sentry dogs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A dog is more effective than a human during inclement weather. 
B)  A dog has a keen sense of smell. 
C)  A dog provides a strong psychological deterrent. 
D)  The type of dog best suited for security work is naturally dangerous. 
E)  A dog can detect and apprehend intruders. 
A)  A dog is more effective than a human during inclement weather. 
B)  A dog has a keen sense of smell. 
C)  A dog provides a strong psychological deterrent. 
D)  The type of dog best suited for security work is naturally dangerous. 
E)  A dog can detect and apprehend intruders.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of morphine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the principal constituent of opium. 
B)  Its legal use is restricted primarily to hospitals. 
C)  It is odorless, bitter tasting, and darkens with age. 
D)  Only a small part of the morphine obtained from opium is used medically. 
E)  Both A and D
F) All of the above. 
A)  It is the principal constituent of opium. 
B)  Its legal use is restricted primarily to hospitals. 
C)  It is odorless, bitter tasting, and darkens with age. 
D)  Only a small part of the morphine obtained from opium is used medically. 
E)  Both A and D
F) All of the above.

Question 19

For a search warrant to be valid, it must conform to the following requirement(s):

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be issued only for certain objects. 
B)  It must be issued on probable cause. 
C)  The place to be searched and things to be seized must be particularly described. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  It may be issued only for certain objects. 
B)  It must be issued on probable cause. 
C)  The place to be searched and things to be seized must be particularly described. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following elements elevates the crime of larceny to robbery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wrongful taking of the property of another 
B)  Through the use of force or threat of force 
C)  Intent to deprive the owner of the use of certain property 
D)  Unlawful appropriation of property 
A)  Wrongful taking of the property of another 
B)  Through the use of force or threat of force 
C)  Intent to deprive the owner of the use of certain property 
D)  Unlawful appropriation of property

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional