Question 1

The standard of employment of military and government personnel was established by which executive order?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Inquiring about an applicant's age and date of birth on a preemployment form may be prohibited by:

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination based on age in employment decisions, which includes inquiring about an applicant's age or date of birth on a preemployment form. The Civil Service Act of 1970 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do not specifically address preemployment form inquiries about age or date of birth.

Question 3

The attitude or state of mind through which individuals are conscious of the existence of the security program and are persuaded that it is relevant to their own behavior is a concept known as:

Accepted Answer

Security awareness is the concept where individuals are aware of the existence of the security program and are convinced that it is relevant to their own behavior. Security motivation and consciousness are not specific terms used for this concept.

Question 4

The theory that the human organism is motivated by an ascending series of needs and that once the lower needs have been satisfied they will be supplanted by the higher needs as motives for behavior is known as:

Accepted Answer

The theory described is known as Maslow's "Hierarchy of Prepotency." McGregor's theories X and Y and Herzberg's Two Factor Theory are different theories of motivation.

Question 5

A National Agency Check consists of:

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Question 6

According to a 1979 survey by the American Society for Industrial Security, the number of organizations in the United States offering security courses is greater than:

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Question 7

A comprehensive personnel security program should include:

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive personnel security program should include adequate job specifications and performance standards to ensure that employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. Truth verification standards should be included to verify the truthfulness and honesty of employees. Appropriate selection and recruitment criteria are necessary to ensure that only personnel with the appropriate skills and qualifications are hired. All of these components are critical to a successful personnel security program.

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A manual placement test is typically used to assess skills or abilities related to specific tasks or jobs, rather than measuring general intelligence.

Question 9

A specially constructed microphone attached directly to an object or surface to be protected and that responds only when the protected object or surfaced is disturbed is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A contact microphone is the type of microphone that is attached directly to an object or surface to be protected and responds only when the protected object or surface is disturbed. This type of microphone is often used for security purposes to detect any attempts to tamper with or damage the protected object or surface.

Question 10

Which is a type of personnel security investigation?

Accepted Answer

A National Agency Check is focused on verifying an individual's identity and character through a review of government agency records. A background investigation is a thorough examination of an individual's past and current behavior, including employment, education, criminal history, financial history, and other relevant aspects of their personal life. Both types of investigations are used in personnel security to assess an individual's trustworthiness and suitability for a position.

Question 11

An investigation that consists of checking the records of appropriate federal agencies for information bearing on the loyalty and suitability of a person under investigation is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A National Agency Check involves reviewing records from federal agencies to assess a person's loyalty and suitability.

Question 12

When an individual is eligible to have access to classified information, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A security clearance is the general term used to describe an individual's eligibility to access classified information. The other options listed (B, C, D, and E) are specific types of security clearances, but not necessarily the only types available.

Question 13

A visual indicator that displays several zones or buildings in which an alarm signal has originated from is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

An annunciator is a visual display panel that shows the location of an alarm signal in different zones or buildings. It is commonly used in alarm systems for large buildings or complexes. The other options, such as zone alarm panel and contact alarm panel, are not commonly used terms in the alarm industry.

Question 14

The Act passed to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

The Act mentioned in the question is commonly known as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). It was passed in 1970 and requires that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit. The other answer choices are not correct names for this specific Act.

Question 15

Individuals who are not U.S. citizens, or are immigrants, are not eligible for security clearances except under reciprocal clearance involving:

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Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding CCTV?

Accepted Answer

CCTVs are used to reduce the number of security personnel, control personnel at entrances, and act as a psychological deterrent. They also have pan/tilt/zoom and digital recording features.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a requirement for handling preemployment interviews?

Accepted Answer

Conducting an interview with a witness or a friend of the applicant present is not a requirement for handling preemployment interviews. It may be helpful in certain situations, but it is not a requirement. The other options listed are all important requirements for handling preemployment interviews.

Question 18

Of the following questions, what cannot be asked of an applicant because of federal laws?

Accepted Answer

All of the above questions cannot be asked of an applicant because federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of marital status, housing status, arrest records, and wage garnishments.

Question 19

The real meaning of the governmental policy in personnel security is:

Accepted Answer

The governmental policy in personnel security is aimed at keeping those considered risky from obtaining sensitive jobs. This includes screening potential employees for criminal records, drug use, financial debt, and other factors that may pose a risk to national security. The policy is not designed to hire only those with high IQ test scores or to detect and fire those found disloyal.

Question 20

Background investigations of an applicant should:

Accepted Answer

Background investigations of an applicant should be based on the application and an interview record form, be done by a carefully screened investigator, and be conducted without any prior contact from the applicant by the investigator. These measures help to ensure a thorough and unbiased investigation.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional