Question 1

Which of the following withdrawal characteristics can result from the abrupt cessation or reduction of high-dose depressant usage?

Accepted Answer

Abrupt cessation of high-dose depressants can lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, including convulsions similar to grand mal epilepsy, and requires medical supervision. These symptoms can be more serious than those of other drugs, necessitating careful detoxification and treatment.

Question 2

In designing a proprietary information protection program, the area of greatest vulnerability is:

Accepted Answer

Employees are the greatest vulnerability as they have access to sensitive information and can potentially leak or misuse it. Proper training and monitoring of employees is crucial to protecting proprietary information.

Question 3

The method used to monitor telephone calls by providing a record of all numbers dialed from a particular phone is called:

Accepted Answer

The method described in the question is that of a pen register, which records all numbers dialed from a particular phone. Electronic surveillance, phone bugs, and wiretaps involve more invasive methods of monitoring communication.

Question 4

Which method of protection against telephone line eavesdropping is most reliable?

Accepted Answer

Encryption equipment provides the most reliable protection against telephone line eavesdropping because it scrambles the signal so that it cannot be intercepted and understood by unauthorized listeners.

Question 5

Which of the following should be made part of a proprietary information protection program?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed should be included in a comprehensive proprietary information protection program. Pre-employment screening helps to ensure that individuals with a history of revealing confidential information are not hired, an effective perimeter control system can prevent unauthorized access to sensitive areas, execution of patent and secrecy agreements ensures that employees understand their obligations to protect proprietary information, and paper and data control can prevent unauthorized disclosure of information.

Question 6

A microphone that is installed on a common wall adjacent to the target area when it is impractical or impossible to enter the target area is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A contact microphone is designed to pick up vibrations from surfaces, making it suitable for use on walls adjacent to a target area.

Question 7

In devising proprietary information procedures, which of the following is considered to be a main area of paper or document vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding methadone?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A term used to indicate a method of disguising information so that it is unintelligible to those who should not obtain it is:

Accepted Answer

Scrambling is the process of transforming information into an unintelligible form so that unauthorized individuals cannot decode or understand it. This is often used in secure communication systems to protect sensitive data from interception or unauthorized access. Interconnection decoy, multiplexing, and mixed signals refer to other methods of data transmission and are not directly related to information security or encryption.

Question 10

To be within the definition of a trade secret, sensitive information must meet which of the following criteria?

Accepted Answer

A trade secret is information that is not generally known to the public and that gives a business a competitive advantage. To be considered a trade secret, the information must meet the following criteria:- It must be identifiable.- It must not be already available in public sources.- There must be some obvious indication that the owner is attempting to prevent its unauthorized disclosure.- Individuals to whom it is disclosed must know it is secret.

Question 11

In regard to a trade secret, it may be decided that its disclosure by another was innocent, rather than wrongful, even in the case where the person making the disclosure really was guilty of malice or wrong intent. This situation may occur when:

Accepted Answer

If the owner of a trade secret has not taken reasonable precautions to protect it, then it cannot be considered a true trade secret. Therefore, even if someone else discloses the information through malice or wrong intent, their actions may be considered innocent if the owner had not done enough to protect the secret. This is because the burden falls on the owner to keep the secret confidential. The other options (A, B, and C) are not relevant to the determination of innocence or guilt in disclosing a trade secret.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding chloral hydrate?

Accepted Answer

The statement that chloral hydrate's main abuse is by young adults is not correct. Chloral hydrate is more commonly abused by the elderly population as a sleeping aid.

Question 13

Which of the following is not correct pertaining to the use of depressants?

Accepted Answer

The intoxicating effects of depressants are not the same as narcotics. While both types of drugs can cause sedation and slow down bodily functions, they are different in terms of their chemical composition and effects on the body.

Question 14

The characteristics of a trade secret as compared with other confidential information are:

Accepted Answer

A trade secret is not necessarily registered with any government agency or protected under any specific law. Instead, it is any confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage and is consistently applied by the owner. The Federal Privacy Act pertains to government agencies and their handling of personal information, so choice C is also incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 15

The unauthorized acquisition or dissemination by an employee of confidential data critical to his or her employer is known as:

Accepted Answer

Industrial espionage specifically refers to the theft or unauthorized acquisition of proprietary or confidential information by an employee or agent of a company. Embezzlement, larceny, burglary, and false pretenses involve theft or deception, but not necessarily the specific targeting of confidential company information.

Question 16

The primary tool of pre-employment screening is the:

Accepted Answer

The primary tool of pre-employment screening is the application form. This is where potential employees provide their personal information, employment history, and answer questions related to their qualifications, skills, and experience. This information helps employers to determine if the candidate meets the requirements for the job and to identify any potential issues that may arise during the hiring process. While interviews and background checks are also important tools in pre-employment screening, the application form is often the first step in the process.

Question 17

A "trash cover" is:

Accepted Answer

A "trash cover" refers to the process of examining someone's trash to gather information, often for investigative or intelligence purposes.

Question 18

Litigations concerning former employees involving trade secrets have some problems. Which of the following is considered to be such a problem?

Accepted Answer

The cost of litigations can be very high for the owner of the trade secret, and there is always a risk of losing the case. Additionally, in order to prove that their trade secret has been stolen or used by a former employee, the owner may have to expose certain information about the trade secret, which can undermine its value and usefulness.

Question 19

Which of the following is not correct in regard to microwave transmissions?

Accepted Answer

Microwave signals travel in straight lines, not curved lines.

Question 20

Depressants of various types are included in Schedules II, III, and IV of the Controlled Substances Act. Which of the following does not apply to the use of depressants?

Accepted Answer

The statement "One of the recognized features from the use of depressants is that tolerance will not develop" is false. Tolerance can develop with the use of depressants, meaning that a person may require an increasingly higher dosage of the drug to achieve the desired effect.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional