STATE OF TEXAS SECURITY LEVEL II
CERTIFICATION | SECURITY PRINCIPLES
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2024
A security officer has the same authority as a peace officer. TRUE OR FALSE - Answer-
False
Adequate Security - Answer- Security commensurate with the risk and the magnitude of harm
resulting from the loss, misuse or unauthorized access to or modification of information.
Source:OMB Circular A-130
A security officer can arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been committed within
his view or presence. - Answer- FALSE
Administrative Controls - Answer- Controls implemented through policy and procedures.
Examples include access control processes and requiring multiple personnel to conduct a
specificoperation. Administrative controls in modern environments are often enforced in
conjunction with physical and/or technical controls, such as an access-granting policy for new
users that requires login and approval by the hiring manager.
A security services contractor can provide security patrol services to a business on a
contractualbasis. - Answer- TRUE
Artificial Intelligence - Answer- The ability of computers and robots to simulate human
intelligence and behavior.
The Private Security Bureau has the authority to license its investigators as peace officers. -
Answer- TRUE
Asset - Answer- Anything of value that is owned by an organization. Assets include both
tangible items such as information systems and physical property and intangible assets such
as intellectual property.
, One of the primary roles of a security officer is to observe and report. - Answer- TRUE
Authentication - Answer- The act of identifying or verifying the eligibility of a station,
originator, or individual to access specific categories of information. Typically, a measure
designed to protect against fraudulent transmissions by establishing the validity of a
transmission, message, station or originator.
A good report will:
A. Be neat and accurate
B. Give your opinion
C. Be legible
D. A and C
E. All of the above - Answer- D. A and C
Authorization - Answer- The right or a permission that is granted to a system entity to access
asystem resource. NIST 800-82 Rev.2
The person that is responsible for the daily operations for a security company is the:
A. Owner
B. Manager
C. Supervisor
D. Licensing department - Answer- B. Manager
Availability - Answer- Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information by
authorized users.
If a police officer asks you to leave your post, you may refuse. - Answer- False
Baseline - Answer- A documented, lowest level of security configuration allowed by a
standardor organization.