IFPO CERTIFIED PROTECTION
OFFICER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Environmental crime control - ANSWER-Protection of people and property, using
locks, alarms, and social programs.
Risks categorization - ANSWER-Protection of people and property, and prevention
of legal liability.
Security-in-depth - ANSWER-Layered defense measures, starting with A natural or
man-made barrier at the perimeter of the property like a river or a fence and
progressing to safes and motion sensors.
Integrated protection program - ANSWER-Considering the whole system, avoiding
unnecessary duplication, and purchasing from professional groups.
Direct monitoring - ANSWER-Dialing directly to a fire or police department for
intrusion alerts.
Glass-break sensor - ANSWER-Operates on ultra-sound level noise heard through
microphone transducers.
Duress alarm - ANSWER-Used in reception desks and locations prone to hostage
taking or hold-ups.
Metal detection - ANSWER-Uses handheld detectors, swipe tests, and various
technologies like magnetometers.
Explosive device components - ANSWER-Power source, explosive payload, and
triggering device.
Fire prevention - ANSWER-Requires realistic plans, understanding of fire triangle,
and early warning detection.
The Fire Triangle - ANSWER-Is a representation of what is required for a fire to
exist.
OSHA programs - ANSWER-Plan prevention and mitigation, treat risks, and
reevaluate periodically.
Company safety policy guide - ANSWER-Outlines safety responsibilities for all
employees regardleess of status.
Security officer's role in safety violation - ANSWER-Documenting, reporting, and
notifying supervisor.
Internal factors affecting patrol officers - ANSWER-Fatigue, preoccupation with
personal problems, and boredom.
, WAECUP Theory - ANSWER-Waste, error, accident, and crime.
Traffic control - ANSWER-Directing traffic, ensuring compliance to hand signals, and
stopping for emergency vehicles.
Crowd control - ANSWER-Casual/temporary assemblage of people, deliberate
purpose with cohesive group behavior.
Causes for crowd formation - ANSWER-Common interest events, casual crowds,
and emotionally caused crowds.
Psychological factors in growing crowds - ANSWER-Feeling of security, loss of
identity, and release of emotions.
CPTED - ANSWER-Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Substance abuse - ANSWER-Refers to drugs deviating from legal, medical, or social
patterns.
Psychoactive drugs - ANSWER-Alter brain, central nervous system, perception, and
mood.
Tangible costs of substance abuse - ANSWER-Reduced productivity, increased
absenteeism, and higher accident rates.
Workplace violence - ANSWER-Caused by stress, anger/frustration, emotional
problems, and mental illness.
Effects of workplace violence - ANSWER-Interruption of business, loss of
productivity, and repair/replacement costs.
Violence prevention and response plan - ANSWER-Identification of risks, prevention
and response strategies, and backup plans.
Crisis intervention - ANSWER-Managing disruptive behavior, evaluating risks, and
responding appropriately.
Stages of crisis development - ANSWER-Evaluation, planning, implementation, and
resolution.
Guidelines for crisis intervention - ANSWER-Remaining calm, acting appropriately,
and being objective.
Strikes and lockouts - ANSWER-Work stoppages due to illegal walkouts,
management lockouts, or lawful strikes.
Security officer's role during strikes - ANSWER-Access control, chain of command,
and documenting picket line activities.
OFFICER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Environmental crime control - ANSWER-Protection of people and property, using
locks, alarms, and social programs.
Risks categorization - ANSWER-Protection of people and property, and prevention
of legal liability.
Security-in-depth - ANSWER-Layered defense measures, starting with A natural or
man-made barrier at the perimeter of the property like a river or a fence and
progressing to safes and motion sensors.
Integrated protection program - ANSWER-Considering the whole system, avoiding
unnecessary duplication, and purchasing from professional groups.
Direct monitoring - ANSWER-Dialing directly to a fire or police department for
intrusion alerts.
Glass-break sensor - ANSWER-Operates on ultra-sound level noise heard through
microphone transducers.
Duress alarm - ANSWER-Used in reception desks and locations prone to hostage
taking or hold-ups.
Metal detection - ANSWER-Uses handheld detectors, swipe tests, and various
technologies like magnetometers.
Explosive device components - ANSWER-Power source, explosive payload, and
triggering device.
Fire prevention - ANSWER-Requires realistic plans, understanding of fire triangle,
and early warning detection.
The Fire Triangle - ANSWER-Is a representation of what is required for a fire to
exist.
OSHA programs - ANSWER-Plan prevention and mitigation, treat risks, and
reevaluate periodically.
Company safety policy guide - ANSWER-Outlines safety responsibilities for all
employees regardleess of status.
Security officer's role in safety violation - ANSWER-Documenting, reporting, and
notifying supervisor.
Internal factors affecting patrol officers - ANSWER-Fatigue, preoccupation with
personal problems, and boredom.
, WAECUP Theory - ANSWER-Waste, error, accident, and crime.
Traffic control - ANSWER-Directing traffic, ensuring compliance to hand signals, and
stopping for emergency vehicles.
Crowd control - ANSWER-Casual/temporary assemblage of people, deliberate
purpose with cohesive group behavior.
Causes for crowd formation - ANSWER-Common interest events, casual crowds,
and emotionally caused crowds.
Psychological factors in growing crowds - ANSWER-Feeling of security, loss of
identity, and release of emotions.
CPTED - ANSWER-Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Substance abuse - ANSWER-Refers to drugs deviating from legal, medical, or social
patterns.
Psychoactive drugs - ANSWER-Alter brain, central nervous system, perception, and
mood.
Tangible costs of substance abuse - ANSWER-Reduced productivity, increased
absenteeism, and higher accident rates.
Workplace violence - ANSWER-Caused by stress, anger/frustration, emotional
problems, and mental illness.
Effects of workplace violence - ANSWER-Interruption of business, loss of
productivity, and repair/replacement costs.
Violence prevention and response plan - ANSWER-Identification of risks, prevention
and response strategies, and backup plans.
Crisis intervention - ANSWER-Managing disruptive behavior, evaluating risks, and
responding appropriately.
Stages of crisis development - ANSWER-Evaluation, planning, implementation, and
resolution.
Guidelines for crisis intervention - ANSWER-Remaining calm, acting appropriately,
and being objective.
Strikes and lockouts - ANSWER-Work stoppages due to illegal walkouts,
management lockouts, or lawful strikes.
Security officer's role during strikes - ANSWER-Access control, chain of command,
and documenting picket line activities.
