PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM
200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Question 1
What does "SAPPC" stand for?
A) Security Access and Personnel Protection Certificate
B) Security Asset Protection Professional Certification
C) Systems Administration and Program Planning Control
D) Secure Access Protocols and Procedures Committee
E) Strategic Asset Protection and Policy Compliance
Correct Answer: B) Security Asset Protection Professional Certification
Rationale: SAPPC is a Department of Defense (DoD) certification that
signifies a practitioner's mastery of knowledge and skills in
managing risks and security operations for asset protection.
Question 2
Which of the following is the first step in the Operations Security (OPSEC)
five-step process?
A) Analyze vulnerabilities
B) Assess risks
C) Identify critical information
D) Analyze threats
E) Apply OPSEC countermeasures
Correct Answer: C) Identify critical information
Rationale: The OPSEC process begins by identifying information that
an adversary could exploit if obtained.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of a "risk assessment" in security asset
protection?
A) To eliminate all security threats.
B) To identify, analyze, and evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities to
an asset.
C) To implement security countermeasures without prior analysis.
,D) To only focus on physical security measures.
E) To determine the cost of security equipment.
Correct Answer: B) To identify, analyze, and evaluate potential threats
and vulnerabilities to an asset.
Rationale: Risk assessment is a systematic process of understanding
the likelihood of a threat exploiting a vulnerability and the potential
impact on an asset.
Question 4
Which of the following best defines a "vulnerability" in the context of
security?
A) An adverse event that could damage an asset.
B) A weakness in a system or asset that a threat could exploit.
C) A person or entity with the intent and capability to cause harm.
D) The financial value of an asset.
E) A countermeasure implemented to protect an asset.
Correct Answer: B) A weakness in a system or asset that a threat
could exploit.
Rationale: A vulnerability is an inherent flaw or weakness that makes
an asset susceptible to attack or damage.
Question 5
What is "Physical Security" primarily concerned with?
A) Protecting classified information from cyberattacks.
B) Measures to protect personnel, hardware, software, networks, and data
from physical actions and events that could cause serious loss or damage.
C) Managing personnel clearances.
D) Developing security policies.
E) Conducting background checks.
Correct Answer: B) Measures to protect personnel, hardware,
software, networks, and data from physical actions and events that
could cause serious loss or damage.
,Rationale: Physical security focuses on deterring, detecting, delaying,
and responding to unauthorized access or damage to tangible
assets and facilities.
Question 6
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of "access control" in
physical security?
A) To allow unrestricted movement within a facility.
B) To regulate who can enter or exit a facility or specific areas within it.
C) To monitor network traffic.
D) To secure data on computer systems.
E) To provide emergency egress routes.
Correct Answer: B) To regulate who can enter or exit a facility or
specific areas within it.
Rationale: Access control ensures that only authorized individuals
can gain entry to secure areas, protecting assets and information.
Question 7
What does "FOD" stand for in an airfield or controlled area?
A) Foreign Object Debris
B) Field Operations Department
C) Flight Operations Directive
D) Fixed Object Damage
E) Forward Operating Detachment
Correct Answer: A) Foreign Object Debris
Rationale: FOD refers to any foreign object (e.g., loose tools, debris,
trash) that could cause damage to aircraft engines or other
equipment, posing a significant safety and security risk.
Question 8
Which of the following is a primary objective of "Personnel Security"?
A) To protect classified information from cyberattacks.
B) To ensure individuals who have access to classified information or perform
, sensitive duties are reliable and trustworthy.
C) To manage physical access to facilities.
D) To develop security awareness training programs.
E) To protect against insider threats.
Correct Answer: B) To ensure individuals who have access to classified
information or perform sensitive duties are reliable and trustworthy.
Rationale: Personnel security focuses on screening, vetting, and
continuously evaluating individuals to minimize the risk of
unauthorized disclosure or compromise of sensitive assets.
Question 9
What is the primary document that provides security classification guidance
for a specific program or system?
A) Security Classification Guide (SCG)
B) Security Container Information (SF 700)
C) Program Security Plan (PSP)
D) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
E) Information Security Manual
Correct Answer: A) Security Classification Guide (SCG)
Rationale: The SCG identifies what information is classified, at what
level, and for how long, guiding all personnel involved in the
program.
Question 10
Which of the following is considered a "threat" in the context of security?
A) A weakness in an alarm system.
B) An asset's financial value.
C) A person, group, or event with the potential to cause harm or damage to
an asset.
D) A security policy.
E) A protective barrier.
Correct Answer: C) A person, group, or event with the potential to