ASIS Certified Protection Professional ASIS-CPP Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  What is the most frequently investigated crime by private security?

  A. Employee theft

  B. Shoplifting

  C. Bad checks

  D. Embezzlement

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 22:

  As a general rule, local law enforcement has very little effect on many crimes against business. However,

  there are some crimes that would be the exception.

  Which of the following would be the exception to this general rule?

  A. Shoplifting

  B. Employee theft

  C. Embezzlement

  D. Burglary

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 23:

  According to Hallcrest I, what was the most frequent recommendation made by both law enforcement and security managers to improve private security officials and their working relationships with the police?

  A. Higher entry-level pay

  B. Upgrading quality of security personnel

  C. A planned educational program involving both police and private security

  D. Requirement of being armed

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 24:

  Hallcrest I indicates that the most frequently shared resource between law enforcement and private security is:

  A. A CCTV system and other surveillance equipment

  B. Personnel

  C. "Buy money" for stolen goods

  D. Reward money

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 25:

  The main objective of private security is:

  A. To apprehend those who steal property from their firms

  B. To protect assets and prevent losses

  C. To assist police in investigation of crimes

  D. To prevent unauthorized persons from entry on firm's property

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 26:

  Private security relies on both commercial security services and government agencies for intelligence gathering and crisis management planning. Which of the following agencies has overall coordinating responsibility for the federal government in the event of a large- scale disruption of social, economic, or political significance due to a massive terrorist or nuclear incident?

  A. The CIA

  B. The FBI

  C. FEMA

  D. The Secret Service

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 27:

  Hallcrest I stated that the major item conspicuously absent from police-based crime prevention programs was:

  A. A comprehensive training program

  B. Manpower dedicated to crime prevention concepts

  C. The input of a huge number of persons employed in private security

  D. The use of updated technology

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 28:

  According to estimates made by the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, about one third of all business failures are caused by:

  A. Thefts by outsiders (nonemployees)

  B. Thefts by employees

  C. Mismanagement

  D. Poor quality of product

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 29:

  According to the Hallcrest I study, published in 1985, employees in various facets of private security in the United States number about:

  A. 500,000

  B. 700,000

  C. 1,000,000

  D. 3,000,000

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 30:

  According to Hallcrest I, the common ground for interaction between law enforcement and private resources is:

  A. Education

  B. Patriotism

  C. Career enhancement

  D. Crime

  Correct Answer: D