Security training questions exam (2025)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
"Crime Prevention" is the action of deterring criminals from victimizing the client, the
clients assets and customers is best achieved by what?- AnswerEstablishing a
protection perimeter, creating access control points, installing alarms & monertering
systems, designing plans to address emergencies disasters and accidents
During a terrorist attack the role of the security officer is to help to the best of his/her
ability and may include- AnswerExecuting the order, protecting perimeter, searching for
injured people, and finding non-evacuated individuals
What is a type of internal theft?- AnswerTheft of rights of freedom
You can't let profiling be the final point (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Depending on the work environment as a security officer you need to adapt what?-
AnswerKnowledge and experience
What are the three schools of thought when it comes to post orders?- AnswerMinimal,
generic and custom
Seek help when needed to maintain a good relationship with others (true or false)-
AnswerTrue
Awareness is the first and last line of defense in security (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Security officers should know all general laws and such (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What are the two distinct components of conduct?- Answer1. Standards of conduct
2. Code of ethics
Colleagues attitude plays an important role that influences how an officer will respond to
a situation. Which of the following is the attitude that will influence most positively other
officers duties?- AnswerPositive and upbeat
Discrimination is action of depriving person or group from a right because of prejudice
involving color, gender, race, and/or sex (true or false)- AnswerTrue
, What is the most common violation by security officers?- AnswerUnprofessional
relationships, perjury, larceny, official misconduct, sexual offenses, domestic violence,
and assault and battery
What are examples of positive behavior?- AnswerAll of the above
Sexual-harassment does not have to be from opposite sex (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What is one thing to remember about tip gratitude with the monies etc? What kind of
lesson is it?- AnswerEthical lesson. Never accept a tip.
Security officers may interact with?- AnswerAll of the above
Due to the extended shifts and long hours the officer may not be able to project a
professional look The general public understands this (true or false)- AnswerFalse no
matter the work hours or the conditions always stay professional on the job
What is not a requirement material wise for security officers?- AnswerSunglasses
What is a requirement for security officers?- AnswerAvoid being pompous, no use of
slang, be polite, courteous and casual
One of the obstacles of the public relations and security is negative thinking (true or
false)- AnswerTrue
What is a general rule applicable for all of the communications- AnswerAll of the above
Law dectates that employees are entitled to a work environment free of sexual-
harassment (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What should you do when dealing with the media as a private security officer?-
Answer1. Should not act as public relations
2. Must keep confidential information away from the media
3. Should request the person who is acting as public relations
4. Should not make offhanded comments
What are some interpersonal communication tools- AnswerShort words, no slang etc
Appearance is nonverbal communication to (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Command presence is..- AnswerAll of the above
If an officer leaves a bad exchange a person can resent that officer in the future (true or
false)- AnswerFalse
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(elaborated) WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
"Crime Prevention" is the action of deterring criminals from victimizing the client, the
clients assets and customers is best achieved by what?- AnswerEstablishing a
protection perimeter, creating access control points, installing alarms & monertering
systems, designing plans to address emergencies disasters and accidents
During a terrorist attack the role of the security officer is to help to the best of his/her
ability and may include- AnswerExecuting the order, protecting perimeter, searching for
injured people, and finding non-evacuated individuals
What is a type of internal theft?- AnswerTheft of rights of freedom
You can't let profiling be the final point (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Depending on the work environment as a security officer you need to adapt what?-
AnswerKnowledge and experience
What are the three schools of thought when it comes to post orders?- AnswerMinimal,
generic and custom
Seek help when needed to maintain a good relationship with others (true or false)-
AnswerTrue
Awareness is the first and last line of defense in security (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Security officers should know all general laws and such (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What are the two distinct components of conduct?- Answer1. Standards of conduct
2. Code of ethics
Colleagues attitude plays an important role that influences how an officer will respond to
a situation. Which of the following is the attitude that will influence most positively other
officers duties?- AnswerPositive and upbeat
Discrimination is action of depriving person or group from a right because of prejudice
involving color, gender, race, and/or sex (true or false)- AnswerTrue
, What is the most common violation by security officers?- AnswerUnprofessional
relationships, perjury, larceny, official misconduct, sexual offenses, domestic violence,
and assault and battery
What are examples of positive behavior?- AnswerAll of the above
Sexual-harassment does not have to be from opposite sex (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What is one thing to remember about tip gratitude with the monies etc? What kind of
lesson is it?- AnswerEthical lesson. Never accept a tip.
Security officers may interact with?- AnswerAll of the above
Due to the extended shifts and long hours the officer may not be able to project a
professional look The general public understands this (true or false)- AnswerFalse no
matter the work hours or the conditions always stay professional on the job
What is not a requirement material wise for security officers?- AnswerSunglasses
What is a requirement for security officers?- AnswerAvoid being pompous, no use of
slang, be polite, courteous and casual
One of the obstacles of the public relations and security is negative thinking (true or
false)- AnswerTrue
What is a general rule applicable for all of the communications- AnswerAll of the above
Law dectates that employees are entitled to a work environment free of sexual-
harassment (true or false)- AnswerTrue
What should you do when dealing with the media as a private security officer?-
Answer1. Should not act as public relations
2. Must keep confidential information away from the media
3. Should request the person who is acting as public relations
4. Should not make offhanded comments
What are some interpersonal communication tools- AnswerShort words, no slang etc
Appearance is nonverbal communication to (true or false)- AnswerTrue
Command presence is..- AnswerAll of the above
If an officer leaves a bad exchange a person can resent that officer in the future (true or
false)- AnswerFalse
