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IAHSS ADVANCED OFFICER
CERTIFICATION 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the primary role of a security officer in crime
prevention?
a. Reduce the desire for a person to committ a crime.
b. Patrol all assigned areas dilligently.
c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to committ a crime.
d. None of these - correct answer- c. Reduce the opportunity
for a person to committ a crime.
Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal
of a crime risk. It also involves what?
a. Initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk.
b. Reporting the risk to law enforcement authorities.
c. Documenting the risk to the administration.
d. Each of the above. - correct answer- a. Initiating some action
to remove or reduce the risk.
What must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the
hazzard surveillance tour?
a. Report them to the nearest medical personnel.
b. Correct them before the next safety committee meeting.
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c. Report them to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
d. Correct them immediately. - correct answer- d. Correct them
immediately.
What is the purpose of crime analysis?
a. Identify problems and develop strategies to reduce problems.
b. Assist law enforcement in identifying known criminals.
c. Solve crimes and make arrests.
d. None of the above. - correct answer- a. Identify problems
and develop strategies to reduce problems.
Which of the following is easier and more cost effective for an
institution?
a. Allowing outside organizations to conduct safety training.
b. Installing access controls only on exterior doors.
c. Using off-duty law enforcement officers instead of security
officers.
d. Building in security systems during building design. - correct
answer- d. Building in security systems during building design.
The Triangle of Crime consists of:
a. Opportunity, Unattended Items, Desire
b. Ability, Opportunity, Randon Access
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c. Opportunity, Desire, Ability
d. Access, Desire, Opportunity - correct answer- c. Opportunity,
Desire, Ability
What are the layers of protection through physical security
planning? - correct answer- * Perimeter Barrior: line or outside
perimeter of the site
* Building's Exterior: top, sides, bottom of building
* Interior Controls: lock/key systems, access control systems,
alarms, camera, policies/procedures, training
How can employee awareness programs improve safety in a
healthcare facility? - correct answer- * Generates employee
involvement
* Improves trust/credibility in the security program and it's
personnel
What are the two most important aspects of a successful
security program?
a. Assist law enforcement and identifying known criminals
b. Patrol and crime prevention
c. Crime prevention and risk assessment
d. Security awareness and crime prevention - correct answer-
d. Security awareness and crime prevention
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Why is crime analysis important? - correct answer- It helps
security monitor the level and types of crime and seasonal
fluctuations.
How does environmental design promote a safer environment?
- correct answer- Design areas with:
CPTED
Clear sight lines
Appropriate lighting
Unambiguous sinage
Sprinkler heads must not have any obstruction or storage within
_____ inches of the sprinkler head:
a. 12
b. 16
c. 18
d. 20 - correct answer- c. 18
What agency requires Hazard Surveillance Rounds?
a. Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA)
b. The Joint Commission (TJC)
IAHSS ADVANCED OFFICER
CERTIFICATION 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
What is the primary role of a security officer in crime
prevention?
a. Reduce the desire for a person to committ a crime.
b. Patrol all assigned areas dilligently.
c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to committ a crime.
d. None of these - correct answer- c. Reduce the opportunity
for a person to committ a crime.
Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal
of a crime risk. It also involves what?
a. Initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk.
b. Reporting the risk to law enforcement authorities.
c. Documenting the risk to the administration.
d. Each of the above. - correct answer- a. Initiating some action
to remove or reduce the risk.
What must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the
hazzard surveillance tour?
a. Report them to the nearest medical personnel.
b. Correct them before the next safety committee meeting.
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c. Report them to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
d. Correct them immediately. - correct answer- d. Correct them
immediately.
What is the purpose of crime analysis?
a. Identify problems and develop strategies to reduce problems.
b. Assist law enforcement in identifying known criminals.
c. Solve crimes and make arrests.
d. None of the above. - correct answer- a. Identify problems
and develop strategies to reduce problems.
Which of the following is easier and more cost effective for an
institution?
a. Allowing outside organizations to conduct safety training.
b. Installing access controls only on exterior doors.
c. Using off-duty law enforcement officers instead of security
officers.
d. Building in security systems during building design. - correct
answer- d. Building in security systems during building design.
The Triangle of Crime consists of:
a. Opportunity, Unattended Items, Desire
b. Ability, Opportunity, Randon Access
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c. Opportunity, Desire, Ability
d. Access, Desire, Opportunity - correct answer- c. Opportunity,
Desire, Ability
What are the layers of protection through physical security
planning? - correct answer- * Perimeter Barrior: line or outside
perimeter of the site
* Building's Exterior: top, sides, bottom of building
* Interior Controls: lock/key systems, access control systems,
alarms, camera, policies/procedures, training
How can employee awareness programs improve safety in a
healthcare facility? - correct answer- * Generates employee
involvement
* Improves trust/credibility in the security program and it's
personnel
What are the two most important aspects of a successful
security program?
a. Assist law enforcement and identifying known criminals
b. Patrol and crime prevention
c. Crime prevention and risk assessment
d. Security awareness and crime prevention - correct answer-
d. Security awareness and crime prevention
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Why is crime analysis important? - correct answer- It helps
security monitor the level and types of crime and seasonal
fluctuations.
How does environmental design promote a safer environment?
- correct answer- Design areas with:
CPTED
Clear sight lines
Appropriate lighting
Unambiguous sinage
Sprinkler heads must not have any obstruction or storage within
_____ inches of the sprinkler head:
a. 12
b. 16
c. 18
d. 20 - correct answer- c. 18
What agency requires Hazard Surveillance Rounds?
a. Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA)
b. The Joint Commission (TJC)
