Question 1

Most deaths from fire are caused by:

Accepted Answer

Most deaths from fire are caused by smoke or heat inhalation, which can lead to suffocation or toxic poisoning. Even if the fire is not visible or has been extinguished, the smoke can still be deadly. Panic, inexperienced firefighters, and inadequate equipment can all contribute to the danger of the situation, but smoke and heat are the primary cause of fatalities.

Question 2

The least often used method of sabotage is:

Accepted Answer

Psychological sabotage is less tangible and harder to execute compared to physical methods like mechanical, fire, explosive, and electronic sabotage.

Question 3

The ionization fire detector warns of fire by responding to:

Accepted Answer

The ionization fire detector responds to invisible products of combustion such as smoke and particles of combustion that are emitted by a fire at its earliest stages. It includes a small amount of radioactive material that ionizes the air inside the detector. As smoke enters the detector, it disrupts the ionization process, triggering the alarm.

Question 4

The emergency evacuation and disaster plan should be:

Accepted Answer

The emergency evacuation and disaster plan should be detailed, tested initially, and updated as required to ensure that it is effective in responding to emergency situations. Therefore, all of the above options are the best choice.

Question 5

A fire involving ordinary combustible materials such as wastepaper and rags would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. Wastepaper and rags fall under this category. Class B fires involve flammable liquids, Class C fires involve electrical equipment, Class D fires involve combustible metals, and Class E fires involve electrical fires in live electrical equipment.

Question 6

A civil disorder planning committee should be staffed by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A civil disorder planning committee requires a comprehensive approach involving multiple departments of the organization. The director of security will be responsible for assessing and mitigating potential security threats during a civil disorder. The personnel manager will focus on employee safety and ensuring the continuity of business operations. The facility manager will oversee the protection of the physical assets in the event of civil unrest. Therefore, all of the above choices are necessary for a successful civil disorder planning committee.

Question 7

A carbon tetrachloride extinguisher would not be used on the following type of fire?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A carbon tetrachloride extinguisher would not be...

Question 8

Additional security personnel required to augment the regular security force during an emergency is usually accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Additional security personnel required to augment the...

Question 9

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

The study predicts that the strategic warning before a general nuclear war would be days to months, allowing some time for preparation.

Question 10

In devising plans to protect vital records during an emergency. a prime decision to make would be the identification of vital records. Whether such records are vital depends to a large extent on the type of business conducted. However, as a general rule, all of the following would be considered vital to any corporate organization except:

Accepted Answer

While employee fingerprints may be important for security purposes, they would not be considered vital records in the event of an emergency. The other options listed are all important corporate documents that should be protected during an emergency.

Question 11

In emergency planning, vital records should be maintained at:

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operating Centers (EOCs) are designed to handle emergency situations and maintain operational continuity. Therefore, vital records should be maintained at the EOC Record Center to ensure their availability during emergencies. The other options may not provide the necessary level of accessibility or security for vital records during emergency situations.

Question 12

Fires involving live electrical equipment such as transformers would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Fires involving live electrical equipment such as transformers would be classified as Class C fires as this involves energized electrical equipment. Class A is for ordinary combustibles, Class B is for flammable liquids and gases, Class D is for the metals that react with water, and Class E is not a recognized classification by NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).

Question 13

As security manager of the ZYX Corporation, you have been instructed to devise company plans to protect vital records in the event of a disaster. You immediately realize the serious nature of such plans and begin to make appropriate plans. Approximately what percentage of the company's records would normally constitute a company's vital records to be safeguarded during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Vital records typically constitute a small percentage of an organization's total records, usually around 2%.

Question 14

Soda and acid water based extinguishers are effective on:

Accepted Answer

Soda and acid water based extinguishers are effective on Class A fires, which involve ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an element in the classic fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

The classic fire triangle consists of three elements: oxygen, heat, and fuel. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is not an element in the fire triangle, but rather a byproduct of combustion that can be used to extinguish fires.

Question 16

Which of the following precautionary actions to provide executive protection is not advisable?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding commercial airlines is not always practical or necessary for executive protection. In many cases, private jets or high-security arrangements can provide adequate protection while using commercial airlines. It is important to consider all possible options and choose the most appropriate and effective methods for each situation.

Question 17

Which of the following is generally used by saboteurs to disrupt industrial operations?

Accepted Answer

Saboteurs may use various methods to disrupt industrial operations, including chemical means (such as introducing harmful chemicals into a production process), electronic methods (such as hacking into computer systems), or causing fires. Therefore, the answer is D, all of the above.

Question 18

The activation of the company's emergency plan generally will be done by the:

Accepted Answer

The plant manager is typically responsible for the day-to-day operations and safety of the facility, making them the most likely to activate the emergency plan.

Question 19

The National Bomb Data Center is operated by the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The National Bomb Data Center is operated...

Question 20

The selection of records to be protected under an emergency vital records protection program is a difficult operation. Which of the following statements is considered to be incorrect in making such a selection?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The vital records protection program is an administrative device for preserving existing records" is incorrect. The vital records protection program is not just about preserving existing records, but it involves identifying and selecting the vital records necessary for the continuation of critical business operations in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional