CPO FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contrasting bands of a ladder must be at least ____ inches wide..
Answer: 2
◍ All swimming pools where depth does not exceed __ ft must have a no
diving sign, or multiple at intervals of ____ feet..
Answer: 5; 25
◍ There is a theory of loss control developed by Bottom and Kostanoski in
security and loss control. It is known as:
A. WASTE
B. WASTMGMT
C. WAECUP
D. WHATSUP.
Answer: C. WAECUP
◍ Environmental crime control theory focuses upon the _____________ of the
criminal act:
A. Time
B. Location
C. Perpetuator
D. Victim.
Answer: B. Location
◍ T/F: For a broken glass situation, the pool is closed and the glass is
removed..
Answer: False (it must also be drained)
◍ Which filter media would not require a dust mask when handling and
storing? (A) Silica sand(B) Cartridge(C) Diatomaceous earth(D) Zeolite.
Answer: (B) Cartridge
,◍ 1 Unit of safety equipment.
Answer: a 12ft. rigid pole with a body hook and a trained lifeguard with a
rescue tube OR a 12ft. rigid pole with a body hook and a rope attached to a
coast guard approved ring buoy. The rope must be 1 1/2 times the maximum
width of the pool or fifty feet in length-whichever is less.
◍ If there is a diarrheal incident in your pool, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you must raise the free chlorine
level to 20 ppm and keep it there for:(A) 12.75 hours(B) 45 minutes(C)
25.55 hours(D) 17.00 hours.
Answer: (A) 12.75 hours
◍ T/F: the chemical storage room cannot be used for any other purpose..
Answer: true
◍ Which chlorine type tends to lower the pH level in the water?(A) Lithium
hypochlorite(B) Calcium hypochlorite(C) Sodium hypochlorite(D) Trichlor.
Answer: (D) Trichlor
◍ Which of the following is NOT considered to be personal protective
equipment?(A) Liquid impervious gloves(B) Chemical goggles(C) Fire
extinguisher(D) Boots.
Answer: (C) Fire extinguisher
◍ Where should the water sample be collected from for chemical testing?(A)
int he deepest part of the pool(B) At the pool water surface(C) 18 inches
below pool water surface away from return inlets(D) in front of a return
inlet.
Answer: (C) 18 inches below pool water surface away from return inlets
◍ Security awareness is simply letting everyone know in the organization how
security impacts them and how important they are, as stakeholders and team
members, to the continued success of the company.True or False.
Answer: True
◍ The patrol function is the least important but necessary part of the loss
, control approach.True or False.
Answer: False
◍ When interviewing for a job, what preparation is necessary (Choose the best
answer)?
A. Drive the route to the interview location the day before
B. Research the organization
C. Be prepared to answer standard interview questions
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ The Professional Protection Officer has some essential characteristics.
Which of the following is not one of them?
A. Follows a code of ethics
B. Shares a common history
C. Masters the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons
D. Owns a common body of knowledge.
Answer: C. Masters the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons
◍ In pre coating a vacuum
D. E. filter, what is the standard addition rate per 10 ft. sq. of filter surface
area?(A) 2 to 3 lbs.(B) 5 lbs.(C) 1 to 1.5 lbs.(D) 5 to 10 lbs..
Answer: (C) 1 to 1.5 lbs.
◍ What is one of the fastest growing fields related to security?
A. Law enforcement
B. Homeland security
C. Private detectives
D. Contract security.
Answer: B. Homeland security
◍ PH levels should be.
Answer: 7.2-7.8 for all pools
◍ the chemicals shall be stored.
Answer: off the ground, with proper ventilation
, ◍ A demonstration is a crowd that is exhibiting sympathy for or against
authority, or some political, economical, or social condition.True or False.
Answer: True
◍ A pool must be closed for.
Answer: presence of algae; presence of bacteria; no measurable presence of
disinfectant; presence of fecal material
◍ Which is a method to increase security awareness among all layers of the
organization and external partners?
A. Eyeglasses
B. Bright lights
C. Interactive activities
D. None of the above.
Answer: C. Interactive activities
◍ Pool drains must be.
Answer: secured and fastened with screws if holes are present.
◍ A vulnerability assessment will include a thorough examination of the
following:
A. Facility and personnel
B. Contents and material
C. Suppliers and contractors
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ gates should close and latch from a position of "_______" and
"__________".
Answer: open 1 inch and open completely
◍ There are four strategies for developing a career; choose the one that is not a
strategy.
A. Develop a personal brand
B. Network
C. Find a mentor
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Contrasting bands of a ladder must be at least ____ inches wide..
Answer: 2
◍ All swimming pools where depth does not exceed __ ft must have a no
diving sign, or multiple at intervals of ____ feet..
Answer: 5; 25
◍ There is a theory of loss control developed by Bottom and Kostanoski in
security and loss control. It is known as:
A. WASTE
B. WASTMGMT
C. WAECUP
D. WHATSUP.
Answer: C. WAECUP
◍ Environmental crime control theory focuses upon the _____________ of the
criminal act:
A. Time
B. Location
C. Perpetuator
D. Victim.
Answer: B. Location
◍ T/F: For a broken glass situation, the pool is closed and the glass is
removed..
Answer: False (it must also be drained)
◍ Which filter media would not require a dust mask when handling and
storing? (A) Silica sand(B) Cartridge(C) Diatomaceous earth(D) Zeolite.
Answer: (B) Cartridge
,◍ 1 Unit of safety equipment.
Answer: a 12ft. rigid pole with a body hook and a trained lifeguard with a
rescue tube OR a 12ft. rigid pole with a body hook and a rope attached to a
coast guard approved ring buoy. The rope must be 1 1/2 times the maximum
width of the pool or fifty feet in length-whichever is less.
◍ If there is a diarrheal incident in your pool, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you must raise the free chlorine
level to 20 ppm and keep it there for:(A) 12.75 hours(B) 45 minutes(C)
25.55 hours(D) 17.00 hours.
Answer: (A) 12.75 hours
◍ T/F: the chemical storage room cannot be used for any other purpose..
Answer: true
◍ Which chlorine type tends to lower the pH level in the water?(A) Lithium
hypochlorite(B) Calcium hypochlorite(C) Sodium hypochlorite(D) Trichlor.
Answer: (D) Trichlor
◍ Which of the following is NOT considered to be personal protective
equipment?(A) Liquid impervious gloves(B) Chemical goggles(C) Fire
extinguisher(D) Boots.
Answer: (C) Fire extinguisher
◍ Where should the water sample be collected from for chemical testing?(A)
int he deepest part of the pool(B) At the pool water surface(C) 18 inches
below pool water surface away from return inlets(D) in front of a return
inlet.
Answer: (C) 18 inches below pool water surface away from return inlets
◍ Security awareness is simply letting everyone know in the organization how
security impacts them and how important they are, as stakeholders and team
members, to the continued success of the company.True or False.
Answer: True
◍ The patrol function is the least important but necessary part of the loss
, control approach.True or False.
Answer: False
◍ When interviewing for a job, what preparation is necessary (Choose the best
answer)?
A. Drive the route to the interview location the day before
B. Research the organization
C. Be prepared to answer standard interview questions
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ The Professional Protection Officer has some essential characteristics.
Which of the following is not one of them?
A. Follows a code of ethics
B. Shares a common history
C. Masters the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons
D. Owns a common body of knowledge.
Answer: C. Masters the use of lethal and non-lethal weapons
◍ In pre coating a vacuum
D. E. filter, what is the standard addition rate per 10 ft. sq. of filter surface
area?(A) 2 to 3 lbs.(B) 5 lbs.(C) 1 to 1.5 lbs.(D) 5 to 10 lbs..
Answer: (C) 1 to 1.5 lbs.
◍ What is one of the fastest growing fields related to security?
A. Law enforcement
B. Homeland security
C. Private detectives
D. Contract security.
Answer: B. Homeland security
◍ PH levels should be.
Answer: 7.2-7.8 for all pools
◍ the chemicals shall be stored.
Answer: off the ground, with proper ventilation
, ◍ A demonstration is a crowd that is exhibiting sympathy for or against
authority, or some political, economical, or social condition.True or False.
Answer: True
◍ A pool must be closed for.
Answer: presence of algae; presence of bacteria; no measurable presence of
disinfectant; presence of fecal material
◍ Which is a method to increase security awareness among all layers of the
organization and external partners?
A. Eyeglasses
B. Bright lights
C. Interactive activities
D. None of the above.
Answer: C. Interactive activities
◍ Pool drains must be.
Answer: secured and fastened with screws if holes are present.
◍ A vulnerability assessment will include a thorough examination of the
following:
A. Facility and personnel
B. Contents and material
C. Suppliers and contractors
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above
◍ gates should close and latch from a position of "_______" and
"__________".
Answer: open 1 inch and open completely
◍ There are four strategies for developing a career; choose the one that is not a
strategy.
A. Develop a personal brand
B. Network
C. Find a mentor