Question 1

The Bank Protection Act specifies that each banking institution:

Accepted Answer

The Bank Protection Act does require each banking institution to have a security officer, but it does not specify that they must be at each location. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 2

The purpose of bail is to:

Accepted Answer

The purpose of bail is to ensure the appearance of the accused in court. It allows the accused to put up security (such as a bond) in order to be released from custody until their trial. This is done to ensure that the accused will appear in court for their trial, and to prevent them from fleeing.

Question 3

After an indictment has been returned by a grand jury, the person named must be taken into custody and appear personally before the appropriate court. This process is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

An arraignment is a formal hearing during which the charge(s) against a defendant is read in court, and the defendant is given the opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty. It occurs after the defendant has been indicted by a grand jury and taken into custody.

Question 4

The keys to the success of any emergency organization and plan are training and testing. In designing effective testing procedures, the following are all valid observations except:

Accepted Answer

Plenty of advance notice should not be given for testing, as emergencies do not provide advance notice. Testing that is done with little or no notice is more realistic and provides a better evaluation of the organization's emergency response capabilities.

Question 5

Which of the following procedures is recommended to motivate nighttime guards?

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are recommended to motivate nighttime guards. Giving the night shift an elite status, paying higher than the daytime guards, promoting people to the night shift, and making night jobs attractive are all effective strategies to motivate and retain employees in nighttime guard positions.

Question 6

Which of the following should be a required criterion of the security guard's post orders?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following should be a...

Question 7

In general, an act will not be criminal unless the person engaged in the act has:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, an act will not be...

Question 8

What is considered an advantage of requiring minimum training requirements of security officers?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed choices are advantages of requiring minimum training requirements of security officers.

Question 9

Guard patrols are generally divided into what two categories?

Accepted Answer

Guard patrols are generally divided into foot patrols and vehicle patrols. Foot patrols are done on foot, while vehicle patrols are done in patrol cars, golf carts, bicycles, and other types of vehicles. Both types of patrols have their own advantages and disadvantages, and are chosen based on factors such as the size of the property, the terrain being patrolled, and the level of security required.

Question 10

A key role in any emergency will be played by the plant manager or, in his or her place, an authorized official such as the emergency coordinator or security chief. Which of the following should not be done personally by this official?

Accepted Answer

Taking personal charge of all operations at the disaster scene can lead to the official being overwhelmed and unable to coordinate the response effectively. It is important for the official to delegate responsibilities and work with a team to manage the emergency.

Question 11

The release of a convicted person under certain conditions without having to be imprisoned is known as:

Accepted Answer

Probation is the release of a convicted person under certain conditions without having to be imprisoned. Parole is the early release of a prisoner from prison, subject to conditions set by a parole board. Corpus juris refers to a comprehensive code of law. A detainer is a notification filed against a person who is already in custody or serving a sentence in another jurisdiction. Commutation is the reduction of a legal penalty, such as a sentence of death, to a less severe one.

Question 12

The argument usually used by contract guard representatives as a selling point in their services is:

Accepted Answer

The argument usually used by contract guard representatives as a selling point is that they provide a reduction in cost compared to hiring and training in-house security guards.

Question 13

In federal courts the usual prosecutor is known as:

Accepted Answer

In federal courts, the usual prosecutor is known as the U.S. attorney. It is a federal government position responsible for prosecuting federal cases within a specific jurisdiction.

Question 14

In a criminal trial the burden of proof required to find guilt is:

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof required in a criminal trial. It means that the evidence presented must be so strong that there is no reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors that the accused committed the crime.

Question 15

In substance a crime is;

Accepted Answer

A crime is an act or omission prohibited by law, and is punishable by fines, imprisonment, or other forms of punishment. It is not necessarily limited to violent acts or violations of property, although these can certainly constitute criminal offenses. Additionally, crimes are typically considered public wrongs, rather than private wrongs which are addressed through civil litigation.

Question 16

What is the primary function of the security officer?

Accepted Answer

Access control, including checking identification and monitoring entry and exit points, is typically the primary function of a security officer. While patrol, inspection, and response to threats are important duties as well, access control is often the most essential for maintaining security in a given environment. Being a bodyguard and responding to bomb threats may also fall under the purview of some security officers, but these are generally more specialized roles rather than the primary function of the position.

Question 17

Whoever has knowledge of the actual commission of a felony cognizable by a court of the United States but conceals and does not as soon as possible make known the same to some judge or other person in civil or military authority is guilty of the following violation:

Accepted Answer

The crime described is misprision of felony, which is the act of having knowledge of the commission of a felony and failing to disclose it to authorities. Subornation of perjury involves inducing someone to commit perjury, obstruction of justice involves interfering with an official investigation or process, and white-collar crime refers to non-violent crimes committed by businesses and professionals.

Question 18

Which of the following constitutes a prime responsibility entrusted to the guard force of a museum?

Accepted Answer

The guard force of a museum is entrusted with the prime responsibility of protecting the objects of art against all hazards, enforcing the institution's rules and regulations, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of visitors and employees of the museum. Therefore, all of the above options constitute a prime responsibility of the guard force of a museum.

Question 19

The security guard's primary record of significant events affecting facility protection is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The security log is the primary record of significant events affecting facility protection. It includes entries of security-related incidents, such as alarms, incidents reported by staff or visitors, and details of any security breaches or violations. The other options are not specifically related to security-related events or incidents.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a true characterization of the guard operation?

Accepted Answer

While security guards are an important element of protection, they cannot provide complete security on their own. It is important to have multiple layers of security and to use other security measures such as access control systems, surveillance cameras, and alarms in conjunction with guards.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional