CERTIFIED SITE SURVEILLANCE
TECHNICIAN EXAM REVIEW GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● List the nine capabilities a
security system must provide to
achieve Security-in-Depth. Answer: • Deter
• Detect
• Identify
• Track
• Assess
• Record
• Communicate
• Delay
• Respond
●● Briefly describe the elements of a
restricted area.. Answer: An area in which there are
special restrictive measures employed to prevent
or minimize incursions and/or interference, or
,where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas
must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
●● What are some of the
considerations a physical security
professional should take into
account for controlling access?. Answer: • Escort qualifications,
responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
• Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
, ●● What must occur for an individual
to be provided access without an
escort?. Answer: The individual must have been identity proofed
and favorably vetted in accordance with
applicable regulations.
●● At minimum, what should
inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives
(AA&E) storage facilities
include?. Answer: • Review physical security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
●● Which federal specification
defines the manufacturing
requirements for armory vault
TECHNICIAN EXAM REVIEW GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● List the nine capabilities a
security system must provide to
achieve Security-in-Depth. Answer: • Deter
• Detect
• Identify
• Track
• Assess
• Record
• Communicate
• Delay
• Respond
●● Briefly describe the elements of a
restricted area.. Answer: An area in which there are
special restrictive measures employed to prevent
or minimize incursions and/or interference, or
,where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas
must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
●● What are some of the
considerations a physical security
professional should take into
account for controlling access?. Answer: • Escort qualifications,
responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
• Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
, ●● What must occur for an individual
to be provided access without an
escort?. Answer: The individual must have been identity proofed
and favorably vetted in accordance with
applicable regulations.
●● At minimum, what should
inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives
(AA&E) storage facilities
include?. Answer: • Review physical security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
●● Which federal specification
defines the manufacturing
requirements for armory vault
