Question 1

In a government-sponsored study of civil defense problems, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council' predict that the strategic warning before a general nuclear war would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Days to months 
B)  Hours 
C)  Minutes 
D)  None 
E)  Approximately 30 days

Question 2

Defenses and immunities that protect a person from liability resulting from a private arrest include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-defense 
B)  Defense of property 
C)  Crime prevention 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

The most important single relationship by a security organization with outside agencies during a strike is with:

Accepted Answer

A)  The fire department 
B)  The hospital 
C)  The police 
D)  A prosecuting attorney 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

The quality of service rendered by security personnel is determined by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personnel selection process 
B)  Training 
C)  Wages 
D)  Supervision 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not an element of a serious crime that must be proved for conviction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motive 
B)  Criminal intent 
C)  Criminal act 
D)  Concurrence between act and intent 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

A specially constructed microphone attached directly to an object or surface to be protected, which responds only when the protected object or surface is disturbed, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Parabolic microphone 
B)  Special audio microphone 
C)  Contact microphone 
D)  Surreptitious microphone 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not designated as a narcotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Codeine 
B)  Morphine 
C)  Heroin 
D)  Cocaine 
E)  Librium

Question 8

In order to make the proof of intent easier in proving shoplifting, many stores have a policy that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires apprehension of the suspect to be made after the accused leaves the premises 
B)  Requires apprehension of the suspect as soon as the theft occurs 
C)  Requires apprehension of the suspect as soon as the material is concealed 
D)  Requires apprehension only upon issuance of a warrant 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

The term "eavesdropping" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Wiretapping 
B)  Bugging 
C)  Trash cover 
D)  Both A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

In regard to a trade secret, it may be decided that its disclosure by another was innocent, rather than wrongful, even in the case where the person making the disclosure really was guilty of malice or wrong intent. This situation may occur when:

Accepted Answer

A)  The trade secret was not registered 
B)  The trade secret did not involve national defense information 
C)  The trade secret was not in current use 
D)  There is absence of evidence that an owner has taken reason- able precautions to protect confidential information. 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

In meeting minimal federal specifications, noninsulated security containers must satisfactorily pass a drop test of:

Accepted Answer

A)  15 feet 
B)  20 feet 
C)  22 feet 
D)  25 feet 
E)  30 feet

Question 12

The principal item of expense in an investigations budget will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communications 
B)  Equipment 
C)  Maintenance 
D)  Personnel costs 
E)  Training

Question 13

Which of the following substances would induce poor perception of time and distance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulants 
B)  Depressants 
C)  Hallucinogens 
D)  Cannabis 
E)  Narcotics

Question 14

The vital records protection program is designed to protect and provide the information needed by the company for survival in a disaster or emergency. Periodic vital records protection program tests must be provided for to determine the adequacy of the protection program. Which of the following observations is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company security officer, records manager, and internal auditor should test or evaluate the program at least once a year. 
B)  Every effort should be made to make test conditions as realistic as feasible. 
C)  Specifically, the test should determine that the company's various vital information needs can be satisfied in a typical emergency situation. 
D)  The test period should not be limited in time but should be extended as long as needed. 
E)  The test should be located off of company premises, if possible.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an approved UL safe classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  350-1 
B)  350-2 
C)  350-3 
D)  350-4 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

The Defense Industrial Security Program on behalf of all user agencies is administered by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Director, Defense Investigative Service 
B)  Comptroller, Assistant Secretary of Defense 
C)  Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy 
D)  Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

If a kidnapper warns the family of the victim not to notify police, the best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do nothing 
B)  Contact a reliable detective agency. 
C)  Notify the police anyway. 
D)  Notify the telephone company. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following could be considered a source of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  A record 
B)  A custodian of record 
C)  A public official 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 19

Identification and access control systems have the widest application of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Manual identification systems 
B)  Magnetic readers 
C)  Biometric-based systems 
D)  Dielectric readers 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Some of the vital company information that management seeks to protect is processed by a computer and captured on distinctive media associated with electronic data processing. Effective protection of this vital information is complicated for a number of reasons. Which of the following is incorrect in this regard?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nuclear detonation produces an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that could cause considerable damage. However, well-tested EMP-protective devices are available. 
B)  Formerly dispersed information is consolidated, which intensifies its exposure to possible destruction or compromise. 
C)  The data processing medium is extremely vulnerable to a wide variety of perils such as fire, water, dirt, and hazardous chemical gases. 
D)  Both the computer and the area in which it is located must be protected along with the vital information. 
E)  Information transmitted over a distance for remote computer processing is out of the company's direct control for an extended period of time.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional