Question 1

The ionization fire detector warns of fire by responding to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invisible products of combustion emitted by a fire at its earliest stages 
B)  Infrared emissions from flames 
C)  Light changes 
D)  Smoke 
E)  Heat

Question 2

Generally, a private citizen has the right to initiate arrest for a misdemeanor if the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Misdemeanor was in fact committed 
B)  Misdemeanor was committed in the arrester's presence 
C)  Private citizen's rights to arrest do not apply to misdemeanors 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

Compared with other plant emergencies, bomb threats present a highly complex problem for plant management and emergency service personnel. Which of the following actions should not be in the bomb threat emergency plan as it is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior planning to meet the threat should include contact with a nearby military explosive ordnance disposal detachment (EOD
D) . 
B)  Prior planning should include contact with the local police department. 
C)  Training programs for plant specialists in handling improvised explosive devices should be utilized when available from the military explosive ordnance disposal control center. 
D)  The chief of police must make the decision whether or not to evacuate the building after a bomb threat has been received.

Question 4

A writ issued by a court directing the recipient to appear and testify is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Warrant 
B)  Subpoena 
C)  Writ of mandamus 
D)  Writ of prohibition 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

What is a key consideration in a risk analysis or risk assessment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vulnerability to attack 
B)  Probability of attack 
C)  Cost 
D)  Impact to the business if loss occurs 
E)  Both A and B
F) All of the above

Question 6

Of the following locks, which one type is generally considered to have the poorest security value?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interchangeable core system 
B)  Conventional combination locks 
C)  Key locks 
D)  Manipulation-resistant combination locks 
E)  Both A and D
F) None of the above

Question 7

The ZYX Corporation is in the process of relocating its facilities after several years of planning. The president, who is well aware of the necessity for emergency planning, directs you as the security manager to draw up necessary plans to cope with natural disasters. Which of the following is not a valid assumption to be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some plants or facilities just are not vulnerable to natural disasters and therefore should not be involved in the planning. 
B)  Most disasters considered likely will arrive with very little warning. 
C)  Each plant and facility must be evaluated in terms of disaster, most likely to occur as well as the facility's capacity to cope with and minimize the effects of the disaster. 
D)  In assessing the vulnerability of individual plants and other facilities, environmental, indigenous, and economic factors must be considered. 
E)  Most disasters considered likely will have a rapid development and have a potential for substantial destruction.

Question 8

Defense Readiness Condition (DEFCON) ratings - a numerical indication of world tension - are established by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  FBI 
B)  NSA 
C)  CIA 
D)  NORAD 
E)  State

Question 9

Which of the following is a requirement regarding kidnapping insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  A kidnapping demand must occur during the policy period. 
B)  Kidnap ransom is specifically made against the named insured. 
C)  No disclosure of insurance is made outside corporate headquarters. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 10

Piers and docks located on an installation should be safeguarded by illuminating both water approaches and the pier area. Decks on open piers should be illuminated to at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 foot-candle 
B)  1.0 foot-candle 
C)  1.5 foot-candles 
D)  2.0 foot-candles 
E)  3.0 foot-candles

Question 11

Personnel security problems are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dishonesty 
B)  Disloyalty 
C)  Disinterest of employees 
D)  Low morale 
E)  Both A and B
F) All of the above

Question 12

The specific emplacement of an agent or operative in an environment or situation in which the agent's true role is unknown with the purpose of developing information to be used later in a criminal investigation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Closed investigation 
B)  Secret investigation 
C)  Technical investigation 
D)  Concealed investigation 
E)  Undercover investigation

Question 13

If a grand jury determines that probable cause exists and that the accused committed a crime, the grand jury then:

Accepted Answer

A)  Issues an information 
B)  Issues an indictment 
C)  Issues a mittimus 
D)  Enters a finding of guilty 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

A trade secret may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  A formula for a chemical compound 
B)  A process of manufacturing materials 
C)  A pattern for a machine 
D)  A list of customers 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Defense Department regulations require the identification card of a defense contractor to include a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Distinctive color coding 
B)  Thumbprint 
C)  Photograph of the holder 
D)  Symbol code 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

The Controlled Substances Act has imposed certain record-keeping requirements on those involved in the manufacturing, purchasing, and distribution of substances under the Act. Which of the following is not one of the specific requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Record-keeping requirements apply to all substances under control, regardless of schedule. 
B)  Record-keeping requirements state that full records be kept of all quantities that are manufactured, purchased, sold, and inventoried of the substance by each handler. 
C)  Records for Schedule I and Schedule II drugs must be kept separate from all other records of the handler. 
D)  Records for Schedule III, IV, and V drugs must be kept in a form defined as "readily available. " 
E)  Record-keeping requirements only apply to Schedule I, II, and III substances.

Question 17

Which of the following is not correct in regard to microwave transmissions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microwave signals penetrate fog and snow. 
B)  Microwave signals are transmitted in short radio waves. 
C)  A large number of microwave signals can be transmitted. 
D)  Microwave signals travel in curved lines. 
E)  Microwave signals are not affected by ordinary man-made noise.
F) None of the above.

Question 18

In order for an insurance policy to cover a burglary, there must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence of forcible entry 
B)  A police report 
C)  A police investigation 
D)  Photos of the stolen property 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

As the security manager of a large corporation located in Southern California, you are charged with formulating a disaster plan to handle emergencies that arise as a result of earthquakes. Which of the following warnings to be issued to employees should not be included in the plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  If employees are outside, proceed to the nearest building and head for the basement promptly. 
B)  If employees are indoors at the time of shaking, they should stay there. 
C)  If inside, take cover under sturdy furniture. 
D)  If inside, stay near the center of the building. 
E)  If inside, stay away from glass windows and doors.

Question 20

The Uniform Crime Reports are published by:

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. Department of Justice 
B)  The Secret Service 
C)  The Census Bureau 
D)  The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration 
E)  The FBI

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional