National Protective Security Officer
Training Program Practice Test.
Topic 1: Definition of a crime - CORRECT ANSWER A crime is an act, or failure to act.
EPO 3: Identify the characteristics of jurisdictions governing federal property - CORRECT ANSWER
Jurisdiction relates to the legal authority to act where the crime was committed. The authority of the
Federal Protective Service depends on the type of jurisdiction applicable to a certain area. For federal
facilities there are three basic types of applicable to a certain area. For federal facilities there are there
basic types of Jurisdiction. These are exclusive jurisdiction, concurrent jurisdiction, and proprietary
jurisdiction.
Topic 1: Exclusive Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -Exclusive Jurisdiction exists where the federal
government has received all the law enforcement authority of the state with no reservations made to
the state. State and local law enforcement have no jurisdiction to enforce laws in these areas.
-In a case of "Fresh Pursuit" where a state or local law enforcement officer is actively pursing a suspect,
they are authorized to exercise their powers of arrest in exclusive jurisdiction.
Topic 2: Concurrent Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER Concurrent jurisdiction exists where a state has
granted law enforcement authority to the United States while reserving to itself the right to exercise full
law enforcement authority over the area concurrently.
Topic 3: Proprietary Juridiction - CORRECT ANSWER Proprietary jurisdiction exists where the federal
government has acquired some right or title to lands but has not obtained any measure of the state's
authority over the area.
EPO 4: Identify your authority, responsibility and liability affecting the detainment of a person -
CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: What is Detainment
You will be required to deal with situations where people refuse to cooperate with access control
procedures or behave in a disruptive, dangerous, or possibly life-threatening manner. In addition, if a
person has committed what you believe is a crime act, you have an obligation to secure that person for
investigation until law enforcement personnel can arrive. This process is called detainment.
,- To detain a person, you are depriving them of their constitutional right to move freely.
Topic 2: Authority to Detain - CORRECT ANSWER As a PSO, you are authorized to detain people if it is
necessary to ensure order and safety at your assigned facility. You should detain a person only when
absolutely required and only with the necessary level of force needed to control the situation. Unless
granted Special Police authority, your authority to detain is derived from state law (private
person/citizen arrest).
EPO 5: Identify the definition of an assault upon a person, recognize who is protected under 18 U.S.C §
111 and determine where assaults are most likely to occur - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: Historical
background on Assaultive Behavior in the Federal Government
In 2011, there were an estimated 751,131 aggravated assaults in the nation. Of the aggravated assault
offenses in 2011 for which law enforcement agencies provided expanded data, 26.9% were committed
with personal weapons such as hands, fists, or feet. Slightly more than 21% of aggravated assaults were
committed with firearms, and 19.1% were committed with knives or cutting instruments. The remaining
32.8% of aggravated assaults were committed with other weapons (clubs or blunt object)
Topic 2: What is an Assault - CORRECT ANSWER An assault is any willful attempt or threat to inflict
injury upon the person of another, when coupled with an apparent present ability to do so, and any
intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily
harm.
Topic 3: Who is protected - CORRECT ANSWER 18 U.S.C §111 protects individuals designated in 18
U.S.C. §1114 from assault. Those designated in 18 U.S.C. §1114 for protection under 18 U.S.C. §111
include "any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United
States government (including any member of the uniformed services)
Although a PSO is not a federal employee, the statue also covers any person assisting an officer or
employee in performance of official duties. PSOs are considered to fall within this category. It is a
responsibility of the US Attorney's Office to determine if an assault upon a PSO is prosecutable federally
or at the state level.
Topic 4: Where Assaults are most likely to Occur - CORRECT ANSWER Locations with remote parking
lots, proximity to high crime or neglected neighborhoods, and areas frequented by transients, etc.,
present a higher threat environment.
,EPO 6: Identify the Federal Management regulations governing federal facilities (Title 41 CFR Part 102-
74, Subpart C-Conduct on Federal Property) - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: The regulations You Will
Encounter Daily
These regulations are called the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The securities you will follow as a
PSO are the Federal Management Regulations. Title 41 CFR Part 102-74, Subpart C- Conduct on Federal
Property, better known as the Federal agency (s).
- Narcotics and Other Drugs
-Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWER A women can breast feed her child at any publicly accessible location
of federal property or at any locations that she has authorization to access.
Nondiscrimination - CORRECT ANSWER Federal agencies must not discriminate or segregate against any
person because of race, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, color, disability, or national origin by furnishing
or refusing to furnish to any person the use of any federal facility of a public nature.
EPO 7: Identify the facility rules and rules and administration process - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: Non-
Statutory Rules
The FSC/DO is comprised of federal tenant (s) with a single federal property who hold facility security
meetings with FPS to discuss security functions and issues and vote on security changes to rules and
regulations for their facility. If the FSC votes to enact a change to the facility rules and regulations, FPS is
responsible for implementing the security changes and the PSO is the eyes and ears watching over the
facility. This includes any special training (e.g. NWDTP training for screening) and changes to post orders.
EPO 1: Describe understanding the physical appearance and uniform standard - CORRECT ANSWER
Topic 1: Basic Appearance Standards
The following are basic standards for all Protective Security Officers. Since you are a representative of
your company, FPS, and the federal government, you must meet the highest standards for appearance.
Your appearance is a subtle, silent form of communication.
First impressions
- Your professionalism in dealing with the public helps build a good image for your employees and
instills a sense of trust in the tenant agency you protect.
, Building Trust
-Building trust and goodwill are two of our many important functions. Cultivating good relations with
tenants at your workplace may be accomplished by a courteous greeting (e.g., good morning, good
afternoon), or a polite "sir" or "ma'am" would be appropriate.
When making a request of someone, saying "please" before and "thank you" after goes a long way.
Gestures such as these not only make you appear to be professional and courteous, but also provides
the people you are addressing a feeling of respect.
Professionalism
-You must exercise caution and be mindful when balancing friendliness and politeness with firmness.
You are there to provide protection. Even in the face of people being rude or abusive towards you, your
demeanor should remain professional and courteous.
Appearance
-Nail polish may be worn if it is subdues and natural looking.
-Your hair must be clean, and not interfere with the proper wearing of official headgear. The height of
the hair (male or female), from the scalp to the highest point on the coiffure, is not to exceed 2 inches. A
male Protective Security Officer's hair must not cover the top of his collar when standing. A female
protective Security Officer's hair cannot exceed past the bottom edge of her blouse collar when
standing. Bouffant and modified bush styles are acceptable if they allow proper
Topic 2:Proper Wear of Uniforms (company) - CORRECT ANSWER Keep your uniforms, insignia,
accessories, and equipment clean and in good repair. They are to be maintained and worn as follows:
- The nameplate contains the PSO's first initial and last name. It is worn centered 1/8th inch above the
right pocket flap of your outermost garment.
EPO 2: Difference between Acceptable and Unacceptable conduct - CORRECT ANSWER Acceptable
Conduct
-You must report for duty at the assigned time and post. It is your duty to report on time and stay on
post until you are properly relieved. You must be prepared for duty when you report. You must be in the
full, proper uniform with all your required equipment to include your assigned weapon. You must
ensure that all of your equipment is in good working order prior to the start of your shift. You must have
all your certification cards with you and ensure that you are current on all your certifications. You must
wear your ID badge on the outer garment and ensure that it is visible.
Training Program Practice Test.
Topic 1: Definition of a crime - CORRECT ANSWER A crime is an act, or failure to act.
EPO 3: Identify the characteristics of jurisdictions governing federal property - CORRECT ANSWER
Jurisdiction relates to the legal authority to act where the crime was committed. The authority of the
Federal Protective Service depends on the type of jurisdiction applicable to a certain area. For federal
facilities there are three basic types of applicable to a certain area. For federal facilities there are there
basic types of Jurisdiction. These are exclusive jurisdiction, concurrent jurisdiction, and proprietary
jurisdiction.
Topic 1: Exclusive Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER -Exclusive Jurisdiction exists where the federal
government has received all the law enforcement authority of the state with no reservations made to
the state. State and local law enforcement have no jurisdiction to enforce laws in these areas.
-In a case of "Fresh Pursuit" where a state or local law enforcement officer is actively pursing a suspect,
they are authorized to exercise their powers of arrest in exclusive jurisdiction.
Topic 2: Concurrent Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER Concurrent jurisdiction exists where a state has
granted law enforcement authority to the United States while reserving to itself the right to exercise full
law enforcement authority over the area concurrently.
Topic 3: Proprietary Juridiction - CORRECT ANSWER Proprietary jurisdiction exists where the federal
government has acquired some right or title to lands but has not obtained any measure of the state's
authority over the area.
EPO 4: Identify your authority, responsibility and liability affecting the detainment of a person -
CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: What is Detainment
You will be required to deal with situations where people refuse to cooperate with access control
procedures or behave in a disruptive, dangerous, or possibly life-threatening manner. In addition, if a
person has committed what you believe is a crime act, you have an obligation to secure that person for
investigation until law enforcement personnel can arrive. This process is called detainment.
,- To detain a person, you are depriving them of their constitutional right to move freely.
Topic 2: Authority to Detain - CORRECT ANSWER As a PSO, you are authorized to detain people if it is
necessary to ensure order and safety at your assigned facility. You should detain a person only when
absolutely required and only with the necessary level of force needed to control the situation. Unless
granted Special Police authority, your authority to detain is derived from state law (private
person/citizen arrest).
EPO 5: Identify the definition of an assault upon a person, recognize who is protected under 18 U.S.C §
111 and determine where assaults are most likely to occur - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: Historical
background on Assaultive Behavior in the Federal Government
In 2011, there were an estimated 751,131 aggravated assaults in the nation. Of the aggravated assault
offenses in 2011 for which law enforcement agencies provided expanded data, 26.9% were committed
with personal weapons such as hands, fists, or feet. Slightly more than 21% of aggravated assaults were
committed with firearms, and 19.1% were committed with knives or cutting instruments. The remaining
32.8% of aggravated assaults were committed with other weapons (clubs or blunt object)
Topic 2: What is an Assault - CORRECT ANSWER An assault is any willful attempt or threat to inflict
injury upon the person of another, when coupled with an apparent present ability to do so, and any
intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily
harm.
Topic 3: Who is protected - CORRECT ANSWER 18 U.S.C §111 protects individuals designated in 18
U.S.C. §1114 from assault. Those designated in 18 U.S.C. §1114 for protection under 18 U.S.C. §111
include "any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United
States government (including any member of the uniformed services)
Although a PSO is not a federal employee, the statue also covers any person assisting an officer or
employee in performance of official duties. PSOs are considered to fall within this category. It is a
responsibility of the US Attorney's Office to determine if an assault upon a PSO is prosecutable federally
or at the state level.
Topic 4: Where Assaults are most likely to Occur - CORRECT ANSWER Locations with remote parking
lots, proximity to high crime or neglected neighborhoods, and areas frequented by transients, etc.,
present a higher threat environment.
,EPO 6: Identify the Federal Management regulations governing federal facilities (Title 41 CFR Part 102-
74, Subpart C-Conduct on Federal Property) - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: The regulations You Will
Encounter Daily
These regulations are called the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The securities you will follow as a
PSO are the Federal Management Regulations. Title 41 CFR Part 102-74, Subpart C- Conduct on Federal
Property, better known as the Federal agency (s).
- Narcotics and Other Drugs
-Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWER A women can breast feed her child at any publicly accessible location
of federal property or at any locations that she has authorization to access.
Nondiscrimination - CORRECT ANSWER Federal agencies must not discriminate or segregate against any
person because of race, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, color, disability, or national origin by furnishing
or refusing to furnish to any person the use of any federal facility of a public nature.
EPO 7: Identify the facility rules and rules and administration process - CORRECT ANSWER Topic 1: Non-
Statutory Rules
The FSC/DO is comprised of federal tenant (s) with a single federal property who hold facility security
meetings with FPS to discuss security functions and issues and vote on security changes to rules and
regulations for their facility. If the FSC votes to enact a change to the facility rules and regulations, FPS is
responsible for implementing the security changes and the PSO is the eyes and ears watching over the
facility. This includes any special training (e.g. NWDTP training for screening) and changes to post orders.
EPO 1: Describe understanding the physical appearance and uniform standard - CORRECT ANSWER
Topic 1: Basic Appearance Standards
The following are basic standards for all Protective Security Officers. Since you are a representative of
your company, FPS, and the federal government, you must meet the highest standards for appearance.
Your appearance is a subtle, silent form of communication.
First impressions
- Your professionalism in dealing with the public helps build a good image for your employees and
instills a sense of trust in the tenant agency you protect.
, Building Trust
-Building trust and goodwill are two of our many important functions. Cultivating good relations with
tenants at your workplace may be accomplished by a courteous greeting (e.g., good morning, good
afternoon), or a polite "sir" or "ma'am" would be appropriate.
When making a request of someone, saying "please" before and "thank you" after goes a long way.
Gestures such as these not only make you appear to be professional and courteous, but also provides
the people you are addressing a feeling of respect.
Professionalism
-You must exercise caution and be mindful when balancing friendliness and politeness with firmness.
You are there to provide protection. Even in the face of people being rude or abusive towards you, your
demeanor should remain professional and courteous.
Appearance
-Nail polish may be worn if it is subdues and natural looking.
-Your hair must be clean, and not interfere with the proper wearing of official headgear. The height of
the hair (male or female), from the scalp to the highest point on the coiffure, is not to exceed 2 inches. A
male Protective Security Officer's hair must not cover the top of his collar when standing. A female
protective Security Officer's hair cannot exceed past the bottom edge of her blouse collar when
standing. Bouffant and modified bush styles are acceptable if they allow proper
Topic 2:Proper Wear of Uniforms (company) - CORRECT ANSWER Keep your uniforms, insignia,
accessories, and equipment clean and in good repair. They are to be maintained and worn as follows:
- The nameplate contains the PSO's first initial and last name. It is worn centered 1/8th inch above the
right pocket flap of your outermost garment.
EPO 2: Difference between Acceptable and Unacceptable conduct - CORRECT ANSWER Acceptable
Conduct
-You must report for duty at the assigned time and post. It is your duty to report on time and stay on
post until you are properly relieved. You must be prepared for duty when you report. You must be in the
full, proper uniform with all your required equipment to include your assigned weapon. You must
ensure that all of your equipment is in good working order prior to the start of your shift. You must have
all your certification cards with you and ensure that you are current on all your certifications. You must
wear your ID badge on the outer garment and ensure that it is visible.
