Question 1

To reduce shrinkage and negligence lawsuits, the quality of personnel hired must be improved.

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Improving the quality of personnel hired can reduce shrinkage and negligence lawsuits as knowledgeable and responsible employees are less likely to engage in behavior that leads to such incidents. Shrinkage and negligence can be caused by employee theft, poor inventory management, and employee carelessness. By improving the quality of personnel hired, companies can reduce the risk of these issues occurring and thus decrease the likelihood of shrinkage and negligence lawsuits.

Question 2

Effective closing procedures include all of the following except&#10;A)not checking all restrooms and areas where someone might be concealed.&#10;B)turning off all unnecessary lights and machinery.&#10;C)opening cash registers and placing money in the safe.&#10;D)all of the above

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Not checking all restrooms and areas where someone might be concealed is not an effective closing procedure as it leaves the possibility of intruders or individuals concealed in the building. The other options listed (turning off all unnecessary lights and machinery and opening cash registers and placing money in the safe) are effective closing procedures. The effective closing procedures listed in the question include turning off unnecessary lights and machinery, and opening cash registers and placing money in the safe. However, not checking all restrooms and areas where someone may be concealed is not an effective closing procedure as it could potentially put employees and the facility at risk.

Question 3

Having insurance and bonding specific employees may help reduce loss.

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Insurance and bonding specific employees can provide financial protection in case of losses resulting from employee mistakes or wrongdoing. This can help reduce the overall loss to the business. Insurance and bonding specific employees can provide financial protection against potential losses caused by their actions or omissions. This can help reduce overall loss for a business or organization.

Question 4

Shrinkage prevention with accounting procedures includes&#10;A)keeping limited cash on hand.&#10;B)establishing strict procedures for obtaining petty cash.&#10;C)keeping purchasing, receiving and paying functions separate.&#10;D)all of the above

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All of the above options are effective accounting procedures for preventing shrinkage. Keeping limited cash on hand reduces the risk of theft or misplacement, strict procedures for obtaining petty cash can prevent unauthorized or fraudulent use, and separating purchasing, receiving, and paying functions helps to prevent collusion or other fraudulent activity. All of the above options contribute to preventing shrinkage in accounting procedures. Keeping limited cash on hand reduces the risk of theft or loss. Establishing strict procedures for obtaining petty cash ensures that it is only used for authorized expenses. Keeping purchasing, receiving, and paying functions separate prevents fraud and errors by ensuring that no one person has too much control over the entire process.

Question 5

The simplest way to have vehicle control is to have only one gate, with a card-key system or a guard to check identities and allow or refuse admittance.

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Having only one gated entrance with a card-key system or guard checking identities simplifies vehicle control by limiting access to a single entry point. Having only one gate with a security system like a card-key or a guard is a simple way to control vehicle access.

Question 6

Effective closing procedures include all of the following except:&#10;A)locking the safe as well as all windows and interior doors.&#10;B)not turning on security lighting.&#10;C)activating the alarm.&#10;D)securing all exterior doors.

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Not turning on security lighting is not an effective closing procedure as it can help deter potential intruders or vandals. Not turning on security lighting is not an effective closing procedure as it creates a favorable environment for potential burglars to carry out their activities. All other options are effective ways to secure a facility at closing.

Question 7

Procedural controls include:&#10;A)stationing guards.&#10;B)restricting vehicle traffic.&#10;C)requiring registration and sign-outs.&#10;D)all of the above

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Procedural controls include various methods such as stationing guards, restricting vehicle traffic, and requiring registration and sign-outs. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all of the above options. Procedural controls include a variety of measures aimed at controlling access to a facility or system, such as stationing guards, restricting vehicle traffic, and requiring registration and sign-outs. Therefore, all of the above options (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 8

When transporting valuables, vary&#10;A)times.&#10;B)routes.&#10;C)personnel.&#10;D)all of the above

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Varying times, routes, and personnel when transporting valuables increases the security and decreases the likelihood of a successful theft or robbery. By changing up these variables, it makes it more difficult for potential thieves to anticipate the transport of the valuables and plan an attack. Therefore, choosing all of the above options is the best choice. Varying times, routes, and personnel when transporting valuables increases the security and reduces the risk of robbery or theft. Attackers are less likely to anticipate the different patterns of transportation and personnel, making it harder for them to plan an attack. By varying these factors, the potential risks can be mitigated.

Question 9

Employee badges are&#10;A)sturdy.&#10;B)tamper-proof.&#10;C)never changed.&#10;D)a and b only

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Employee badges need to be both sturdy and tamper-proof in order to ensure the safety and security of the workplace. However, they may need to be changed if an employee leaves or changes positions within the company. Employee badges are both sturdy and tamper-proof. They may need to be updated if an employee changes their position or if their information needs to be revised. Therefore, choice A is not accurate while choice B is. As for choice C, employee badges are subject to change but it's not a pre-requisite for them to be considered as such.

Question 10

Preemployment screening should include:&#10;A)an application and resume.&#10;B)intellectual and psychological tests.&#10;C)thorough background check with references and personal interview.&#10;D)all of the above

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A preemployment screening process should include an application and resume to gather basic information about the candidate. Intellectual and psychological tests can be used to measure the candidate's skills and personality traits. A thorough background check with references and a personal interview can help verify the information provided by the candidate and assess their suitability for the position. Therefore, all of the above options are important components of an effective preemployment screening process. Preemployment screening should include an application and resume to gather basic information about the candidate, intellectual and psychological tests to ensure they have the necessary skills and mindset for the job, and a thorough background check with references and a personal interview to confirm their qualifications and fit for the position. All of these elements are important to ensure the candidate is the best fit for the job and minimize the risk of a bad hire.

Question 11

A key control system does not require a physical audit periodically.

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Question 12

Shrinkage is most commonly known as&#10;A)burglary.&#10;B)robbery.&#10;C)employee theft.&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 13

Procedural controls include&#10;A)requiring display of badges or passes.&#10;B)ensuring key control.&#10;C)using effective opening, closing and after-hours procedures.&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 14

Storage areas particularly vulnerable to theft or employee pilferage are areas where cash, valuables, records and forms are kept.

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Question 15

At a minimum, effective badges include all of the following except&#10;A)employer's name.&#10;B)employment number.&#10;C)signature.&#10;D)photograph.

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Question 16

Procedural controls seek to prevent loss by limiting access to specific areas by authorized personnel.

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Question 17

A key control system keeps all duplicate keys secure.

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Question 18

At minimum, effective employee badges and passes display the employee's name, employment number, signature and photograph as well as an authorized signature.

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Question 19

Shrinkage may result from stealing or because employees are not doing their jobs as they should.

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Question 20

The ADA encourages and authorizes drug tests on employees for security purposes only.

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Question 21

A key control system ________ the number of persons having keys.

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Question 22

Maintain __________ when transporting valuables.

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Question 23

Educational measures to promote security include educating all employees as to their ___________ and restrictions.

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Question 24

A key control system __________ a master list of all existing keys and to whom they are assigned.

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Question 25

Educational measures to promote security include establishing reasonable rules and _________ them.

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Question 26

Opening and closing should be a(n) ______-person operation in an establishment where the risk of burglary is high and no security guard is on duty.

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Question 27

Shrinkage refers to _____ assets.

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Question 28

Security personnel are responsible for ____________, that is, for conducting a visual check of the facility to observe conditions.

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Question 29

To reduce shrinkage and negligence lawsuits, effective ______________ screening is critical.

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Question 30

When taking inventory, do not assume closed ________ or _________ contain what they are supposed to contain.

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Deck 7: Enhancing Security Through Procedural Controls