Question 1

Which of the following is considered to be the most resistant to a blast explosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steel-frame building walls 
B)  Thick brick or concrete walls 
C)  Thick earthen barricades 
D)  Thick reinforced concrete walls 
E)  Wire-reinforced glass windows

Question 2

What process does a security manager use in establishing priorities in the protection of assets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audit survey 
B)  Security survey 
C)  Risk analysis or assessment 
D)  Inspection review 
E)  Both B and C
F) All of the above

Question 3

When it is necessary to question a witness about sexual deviation all of the following should be avoided except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using street language 
B)  Giving the impression of being avid to develop the facts 
C)  Leaving the impression you suspect subject of being a sex deviate 
D)  Allowing the witness to frame the testimony in his or her own word 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

If the agent commits a tort:

Accepted Answer

A)  The agent is personally responsible to the injured party. 
B)  The agent is not liable if the agent was working for the principal at the time 
C)  The agent is not liable if acting within the scope of employment. 
D)  The agent is not liable if the agent has a written contract with the employer 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Directional counseling of upset employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  Means giving advice 
B)  May dominate the role for the manager or supervisor 
C)  May be the wrong advice 
D)  May be disturbing to the personnel director 
E)  Is not usually desirable

Question 6

The main hurdle to overcome for personality tests is the requirement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that such a test not be discriminatory against protected minorities. This rule used as a test is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent rule 
B)  40 percent rule 
C)  60 percent rule 
D)  80 percent rule 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following was not provided by the OSHA Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  An effective enforcement program 
B)  Reporting procedures 
C)  Research 
D)  Authorization for the Secretary of the Interior to set mandatory standards 
E)  Development of safety standards

Question 8

A sentry dog normally does not perform as well at:

Accepted Answer

A)  Radar sites 
B)  Warehouses 
C)  Gasoline storage areas 
D)  Ammunition storage areas 
E)  Offices containing classified materials

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional