OPOTA PRIVATE SECURITY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!!!!
,General functional areas of private security - ANSWER Information Security
Personnel Security
Physical Security
The difference between proprietary security and contract security - ANSWER
Proprietary security is in-house, directly hired and controlled by the company or
organization
Contract security is provided by outside individuals or organizations
Types of assets - ANSWER People
Property
Information
Four differences between public law enforcement and private security officers -
ANSWER Financial Orientation
The Employer
Specific Functions
Statutory Authority
Ethics - ANSWER The moral actions, conduct, motive and character of an individual
factors which contribute to unethical behavior - ANSWER Anger
Lust
Greed
Peer Pressure
ethical responsibilities of a private security officer - ANSWER Treat everyone
professionally
Maintain your self respect
to the profession
to your family
to your community
never allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve
never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
never accept gratuities
never commit perjury
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
, Purpose of any Code of Ethics - ANSWER To identify expected behavior
major components of the criminal justice system - ANSWER Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections
Civil Action - ANSWER A legal proceeding by which a person enforces a right in court
against another person who has allegedly violated that right
Criminal Action - ANSWER A legal proceeding in which the state takes action to redress
an injury to the public at large
Major Differences between a crime and a tort - ANSWER Public wrong vs. Private
wrong
Action taken by State vs. Action taken by Individual
Prosecutor represents State vs. Private attorney represents Plantiff
Punishable by fine/imprisonment vs. Action for money damage
Unanimous verdict of jury usually required vs. Unanimous not required
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt vs. Proof by a preponderance of the evidence
Reasons for Private Security Training - ANSWER To acquire new knowledge and skills
To prepare for proper job performance
To improve safety and survival during critical events
To standardize procedures within the field of private security
To build confidence with new found knowledge and skills.
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test Question - ANSWER a test question
must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question
Private Security - ANSWER Self-employed individuals and privately funded business
entities and organizations providing security-related services to specific clientele
Primary focus of private security - ANSWER Prevent losses
Protect assests
Misdemeanor - ANSWER An offense not specifically classified is a misdemeanor if
imprisonment for not more than six months may be imposed
Felony - ANSWER An offense not specifically classified is a felony if imprisonment for
more then six months may be imposed
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!!!!
,General functional areas of private security - ANSWER Information Security
Personnel Security
Physical Security
The difference between proprietary security and contract security - ANSWER
Proprietary security is in-house, directly hired and controlled by the company or
organization
Contract security is provided by outside individuals or organizations
Types of assets - ANSWER People
Property
Information
Four differences between public law enforcement and private security officers -
ANSWER Financial Orientation
The Employer
Specific Functions
Statutory Authority
Ethics - ANSWER The moral actions, conduct, motive and character of an individual
factors which contribute to unethical behavior - ANSWER Anger
Lust
Greed
Peer Pressure
ethical responsibilities of a private security officer - ANSWER Treat everyone
professionally
Maintain your self respect
to the profession
to your family
to your community
never allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve
never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
never accept gratuities
never commit perjury
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
, Purpose of any Code of Ethics - ANSWER To identify expected behavior
major components of the criminal justice system - ANSWER Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections
Civil Action - ANSWER A legal proceeding by which a person enforces a right in court
against another person who has allegedly violated that right
Criminal Action - ANSWER A legal proceeding in which the state takes action to redress
an injury to the public at large
Major Differences between a crime and a tort - ANSWER Public wrong vs. Private
wrong
Action taken by State vs. Action taken by Individual
Prosecutor represents State vs. Private attorney represents Plantiff
Punishable by fine/imprisonment vs. Action for money damage
Unanimous verdict of jury usually required vs. Unanimous not required
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt vs. Proof by a preponderance of the evidence
Reasons for Private Security Training - ANSWER To acquire new knowledge and skills
To prepare for proper job performance
To improve safety and survival during critical events
To standardize procedures within the field of private security
To build confidence with new found knowledge and skills.
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test Question - ANSWER a test question
must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question
Private Security - ANSWER Self-employed individuals and privately funded business
entities and organizations providing security-related services to specific clientele
Primary focus of private security - ANSWER Prevent losses
Protect assests
Misdemeanor - ANSWER An offense not specifically classified is a misdemeanor if
imprisonment for not more than six months may be imposed
Felony - ANSWER An offense not specifically classified is a felony if imprisonment for
more then six months may be imposed
