Question 1

Which of the following factors should be evaluated in considering the need for security officers to have weapons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of encounter to be faced by the security officer 
B)  The nature of the potential threat 
C)  The operational objective of the security officer 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

Flood forecasts and warnings are issued by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Emergency Management Agency 
B)  National Weather Service 
C)  Department of the Interior 
D)  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
E)  Agriculture Department

Question 3

The statute of limitations for the crime of murder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Three years 
B)  Five years 
C)  Seven years 
D)  Ten years 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following applies to the laser as a means of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Line of sight transmission is necessary. 
B)  Poor weather conditions interfere with the beam. 
C)  It is practically impossible to intercept the beam without detection. 
D)  Both A and C. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following is not correct with regard to safes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Money safes do not have accredited fire resistance. 
B)  UL classification labels are removed from all safes exposed to fires. 
C)  Record safes are designed to resist fires only. 
D)  Quality equipment should be purchased only from reputable dealers. 
E)  Insulation in record safes more than 30 years old may negate fire-resistant qualities.
F) None of the above.

Question 6

The federal definition of a felony is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Any offense that calls for imprisonment 
B)  Any offense punishable by death 
C)  Any offense for which the minimum penalty is $500 
D)  Any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year

Question 7

Department of Defense regulations require initial approval in writing prior to processing any classified information in an ADP system by which of the following authorities:

Accepted Answer

A)  The head of the Industrial Security Clearance Office 
B)  National Security Agency 
C)  Cognizant Security Office 
D)  The contracting officer 
E)  Defense Intelligence Agency

Question 8

It is important for employees to know whether confidential information is a trade secret, or some other confidential material, because:

Accepted Answer

A)  If it is a trade secret, the employee may be prevented from disclosing t by injunction. 
B)  If not a trade secret and it is disclosed, the employer must take action after the disclosure and must be able to prove some actual damage in order to recover 
C)  If not a trade secret, the information once disclosed is no longer defendable 
D)  If not a trade secret, the information once disclosed cannot be further prevented from disclosure by an injunction 
E)  All of the above.

Question 9

A challenge of a prospective juror for no specific reason is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Examination in chief 
C)  Peremptory challenge 
D)  Challenge without cause 
E)  Voir dire

Question 10

One who has knowledge of the commission of a felony and render personal assistance to the felon, such as hiding him or her, i generally liable as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Principal in the first degree 
B)  Principal in the second degree 
C)  Principal in the third degree 
D)  Accessory before the fact 
E)  Accessory after the fact

Question 11

According to Department of Defense regulations, to be eligible for a personnel security clearance for confidential information, the following age must be attained:

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  21 
E)  25

Question 12

A legal theory under which a person can be held liable for damage or injury even if not at fault or negligent is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caveat emptor 
B)  The no fault statute 
C)  Strict liability 
D)  Actus reus 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is not true in regard to establishing and identifying personnel to control movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The identification card should be designed as simply as possible. 
B)  Detailed instructions should be disseminated as to where, when, and how badges should be worn. 
C)  Procedures should be designed to show employees what to do when an identification card or badge is lost. 
D)  The identification card or badge should be designed in a relatively complicated manner to avoid duplication. 
E)  Prerequisites should be devised and disseminated for reissue.

Question 14

In devising proprietary information procedures, which of the following is considered to be a main area of paper or document vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comprehensive paper controls 
B)  A technical report system 
C)  Control and issue of notebooks 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

In handling a mentally disturbed person, one should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Take a strong position as the boss 
B)  Assume a calm and friendly position 
C)  Leave the impression he or she has control of the situation 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

The act of inducing a person to commit a crime for the purpose of having him or her arrested is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Solicitation 
B)  Entrapment 
C)  Nolo contendere 
D)  Misprision 
E)  Legal suggestion

Question 17

The private citizen generally may arrest without a warrant:

Accepted Answer

A)  For a felony 
B)  For a misdemeanor 
C)  For a crime committed in his or her presence 
D)  When he or she had "reasonable cause" to believe the person arrested committed the crime 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

Some facts about drug users that may assist in recognizing problem areas during a drug investigation are set forth as follows. Indicate the one that is erroneous.

Accepted Answer

A)  The only common characteristic is that drug abusers use drugs to a point where they feel they can no longer manage without its support. 
B)  The adult abuser of drugs commonly has a history of social maladjustment. 
C)  Drug abuse is concentrated in but not confined to "slum area of large cities. 
D)  Those who can afford to buy drugs without resorting to crime are less likely to be arrested for drug violations. 
E)  Chronic abuse of drugs is generally not considered a symptom of mental or emotional illness.

Question 19

Which of the following is not true of post orders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most are important written instructions to the security force. 
B)  They summarize the required security officers' duties. 
C)  They express the policies of the facility being protected. 
D)  They provide clear instructions. 
E)  Most post orders include oral instructions to the security officer.

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics describes barbiturates?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used by both physicians and veterinarians to induce sedation and sleep. 
B)  Larger doses cause sleep 20 to 60 minutes after oral administration. 
C)  Some individuals may experience a sense of excitement before sedation takes effect. 
D)  Barbiturates are classified as ultra-short, short, intermediate, and long-acting. 
E)  All of the above.
F) None of the above.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional