Question 1

Deadly force may be used to defend oneself if:

Accepted Answer

A)  One reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to protect himself or herself or another from unlawful use of deadly force of a third party 
B)  One's home is broken into 
C)  One is protecting one's own property 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

The basic or "organic" law of the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Common law 
B)  U.S. statutes at large 
C)  S. Constitution 
D)  Supreme Court decisions 
E)  The Bill of Rights

Question 3

Which of the following methods of duplication of records for emergency planning purposes is the least desirable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handwritten notations 
B)  Carbon copies 
C)  Photocopying 
D)  Microfilming 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Of the following substance schedules, which one has an accepted medical use in treatment and a high potential for abuse that could lead to severe psychological and physical dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
E)  Schedule V

Question 5

The best way to verify an applicant's statements is:

Accepted Answer

A)  By judicious use of the telephone 
B)  By a personal visit with the applicant 
C)  By mail 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Rules issued by administrative agencies are published in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Congressional Record 
B)  Federal Register 
C)  U.S. Code 
D)  Statutes at large 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Excluding the top guard, a chain-link fence for general security purposes should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 gauge 
B)  7 gauge 
C)  8 gauge 
D)  9 gauge 
E)  10 gauge

Question 8

Which of the following is generally not allowed to be disclosed on an employment questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current residence 
B)  References 
C)  Prior employment 
D)  Prior arrests 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

From a security perspective, what is the first factor to be considered in facility construction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The identity of experienced consultants 
B)  An effective security plan 
C)  The building site itself 
D)  An architect with knowledge of physical security 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

An ADP system that operates in a manner where all users with access to the system have both a security clearance and a need to-know status for all classified information that is in the system is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Classified Security Mode 
B)  Restricted Security Mode 
C)  Controlled Security Mode 
D)  Dedicated Security Mode 
E)  Limited Security Mode

Question 11

The release from confinement of a person who has served part of a sentence is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Probation 
B)  Parole 
C)  Reprieve 
D)  Commutation 
E)  Pardon

Question 12

At the time of a strike, if no guard force is available, the following action should be taken as a general rule:

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately hire one. 
B)  Mobilize supervisory personnel into a patrol group. 
C)  Have police come on the property to act as a security force. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

According to Department of Defense regulations, the security clearance of a contractual employee shall be effective for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Six months 
B)  One year 
C)  Two years 
D)  Five years 
E)  For as long as he or she is employed by the contractor

Question 14

Narcotics are known by a number of trade names. One of the trade names is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Quaalude 
B)  Azene 
C)  Valium 
D)  Paregoric 
E)  Butisol

Question 15

Information that could lead to the compromise of vital national defense plans or complex cryptologic and communications intelligence systems should be classified:

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricted 
B)  Secret 
C)  Confidential 
D)  Top secret 
E)  Cosmic

Question 16

Soda and acid water based extinguishers are effective on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Class A fires 
B)  Class B fires 
C)  Class C fires 
D)  Class D fires 
E)  Class E fires

Question 17

Of those acquitted or dismissed by the courts for theft, over ____ percent were rearrested within 30 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  60 
C)  70 
D)  80 
E)  90

Question 18

Richard Roe came home early from work and found his wife in bed with another man. Roe become immediately incensed and killed both. He is probably guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Premeditated murder 
B)  Involuntary manslaughter 
C)  Voluntary manslaughter 
D)  Second-degree murder 
E)  None of the above

Question 19

According to Department of Defense regulations, "interim" personnel security clearances must be approved by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense Intelligence Agency 
B)  Industrial Clearance Office 
C)  Contracting officer 
D)  Cognizant Security Office 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classified information 
B)  Internal personnel rules 
C)  Personal medical records 
D)  Confidential informants 
E)  All of the above

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional