Question 1

Security directors must ensure that _________ are met.&#10;A)principles&#10;B)quotas&#10;C)goals&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Security directors must ensure that goals are met, as they are responsible for achieving specific security objectives and ensuring the safety and protection of an organization.

Question 2

Security directors are responsible for financial programs.

Accepted Answer

Security directors are responsible for overseeing security procedures and ensuring the safety of people and property, they are not responsible for financial programs. Financial programs are managed by finance or accounting departments. Security directors are responsible for the security and safety measures of an organization, they are not typically responsible for financial programs.

Question 3

SMART objectives are all of the following except&#10;A)Specific.&#10;B)Immeasurable.&#10;C)Attainable.&#10;D)Relevant.

Accepted Answer

SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. "Immeasurable" is not a characteristic of SMART objectives. The SMART objective framework includes Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives. Therefore, B is not an accurate characteristic of a SMART objective as it is the opposite of being measurable.

Question 4

Security directors are responsible for procedures and daily orders.

Accepted Answer

Security directors oversee and manage security procedures and implement daily protocols for their organization. Security directors are responsible for developing and implementing security procedures and protocols to ensure the safety of a company's assets, employees, and visitors. They also oversee security personnel and maintain relationships with law enforcement professionals. As part of their responsibilities, security directors may issue daily orders to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

Question 5

The ultimate goal of private security is _____________________.&#10;A)punishment&#10;B)loss prevention&#10;C)rehabilitation&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The ultimate goal of private security is loss prevention, which involves reducing the risk of loss or damage to people, property, and information in various settings. Private security professionals are hired by businesses, organizations, and individuals to provide protective services and mitigate risks such as theft, vandalism, fraud, and cyber attacks. While punishment and rehabilitation may be objectives of the criminal justice system, private security focuses primarily on prevention and deterrence. The ultimate goal of private security is loss prevention, meaning preventing theft, damage to property, or harm to individuals. Punishment and rehabilitation are the goals of the criminal justice system, not private security.

Question 6

Security directors are not responsible for scheduling.

Accepted Answer

Security directors are responsible for many tasks including scheduling staff, creating security protocols, risk assessments, and developing emergency plans. Security directors do have a responsibility to schedule security staff and ensure proper coverage for their organization.

Question 7

Good public relations require that security personnel&#10;A)look and act professional.&#10;B)be able to lift twice their own weight.&#10;C)have a college degree in public relations.&#10;D)have a law degree.

Accepted Answer

The quality of good public relations includes projecting a professional image, which security personnel should embody. The ability to lift twice one's own weight, a college degree in public relations, or a law degree are not necessarily required for good public relations. Looking and acting professional is crucial in creating a positive public image for the organization. While being physically capable and having education can be beneficial, they are not necessary for good public relations. A law degree may even seem intimidating to some members of the public.

Question 8

The roles of the security director include all of the following except&#10;A)loss prevention specialist.&#10;B)administrator.&#10;C)investigator.&#10;D)perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

The security director's role is to oversee the security measures of an organization and ensure the safety of its employees and assets. The security director is not a perpetrator and should not be involved in any criminal activity. The role of the security director does not include being a perpetrator or engaging in any criminal activity. The other options (loss prevention specialist, administrator, and investigator) are all valid roles for a security director.

Question 9

Private security should be a priority concern of the top-level management of all of the following except&#10;A)businesses.&#10;B)government.&#10;C)industries.&#10;D)institutions.

Accepted Answer

Private security is primarily a concern for businesses, industries, and institutions that are responsible for protecting their employees, assets, and information. While government entities may also require private security services, it is not necessarily a priority concern for the top-level management of all government organizations. Private security may not be a top priority concern for governmental organizations as they have separate agencies and departments responsible for public safety and national security.

Question 10

Security directors are not responsible for conducting background checks and periodic audits.

Accepted Answer

Security directors are responsible for conducting background checks and periodic audits as a part of their job responsibilities. Security directors are responsible for conducting background checks and periodic audits to ensure the safety and security of their organization.

Question 11

Security directors are responsible for the ____________ of security within the organization.&#10;A)image&#10;B)policy&#10;C)role&#10;D)none of the above

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Question 12

Private security personnel must be at least 21 years of age.

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Question 13

Most security directors fire employees at the first mistake.

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Question 14

Security directors are responsible for supervising.

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Question 15

Security directors are responsible for investigating actual occurrences of _________.&#10;A)risk&#10;B)loss&#10;C)fraud&#10;D)none of the above

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Question 16

Only basic preassignment training and not ongoing training should be provided to security officers.

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Question 17

Security managers should balance:&#10;A)the public's &#34;right to know.&#34;&#10;B)the reporter's First Amendment right to publish what they know.&#10;C)their employers' needs to withhold certain information and to protect their privacy.&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 18

Preassignment training should include passes.

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Question 19

Private security personnel can have prior criminal records.

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Question 20

Security directors are responsible for all of the following except:&#10;A)hiring.&#10;B)writing job descriptions.&#10;C)training.&#10;D)running the company.

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Question 21

Security directors are responsible for conducting _____________________.

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Question 22

Security directors are responsible for _______________ controls and budgets.

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Question 23

Personnel can be educated about the security/safety system through ____________, signs, manuals, training sessions, drills and the suggestions and examples of security officers.

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Question 24

Private security officers convey an image of their _____________ that can either promote or detract from public relations efforts.

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Question 25

A security officer who looks and acts like a(n) _____________ will have greater likelihood of preventing crime, the primary purpose of being hired initially.

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Question 26

Good public relations can also promote the ____________ program and its safety and protection objectives.

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Question 27

________________ good public relations is a vital part of any security officer's job.

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Question 28

Security managers should balance the public's &#34;right to know&#34; and the reporters' __________ Amendment right to publish what they know with their employers' needs to withhold certain information and to protect their privacy.

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Question 29

Public relations includes all activities undertaken to enhance __________ and create goodwill.

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Question 30

Security directors are responsible for ______________ goals.

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Deck 2: The Profession