Opota Current 2024 Test Exam With
Elaborated Question & Answer (A+ Graded)
Define the term "ethics" - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral actions, conduct, motives and character of an
individual.
List four(4) factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Anger
2. Lust
3. Greed
4. Peer pressure
Nine(9) responsibilities of a Private Security Officer - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Treat everyone professionally
2. Maintain your self-respect responsibilities to self
3. To the profession
4. To the family
5. To your community
6. Never allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve-responsibility to citizens
7. Never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
8. dv
9. Never commit perjury
Sexual Harassment - CORRECT ANSWER-Unwelcome sexual advances request for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when...........
Submission to such conduct is made either explicity or implicity a termor conditions of an individuals
employment
Or
Submissive to or rejection of such conduct by an individual used as yhe basis for employment decisions
affecting such individuals
,Or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individuals work
performance or creating an intimidating hostile or offensive work environment
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of any code of ethics is to identify expected behavior
Define the word "misdemeanor" - CORRECT ANSWER-Any offense not specifically classified is a
misdemeanor if imprisonment for not more than six months
Define the word "felony - CORRECT ANSWER-Any offense not specifically classified a felony if
imprisonment for more than six months
List the four culpable mental states. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Purposely (specific intentions) willing
deliberately.
2. Knowingly (aware) his/her conduct will probably cause a certain result
3. Recklessly - with needless indifference.
4. Negligently - lapse of due care'
5.
State Five Reasons for Private Security Training - CORRECT ANSWER-1. To acquire knowledge and skills
2. To prepare for proper job performance
3. To improve safety survival during critical events
4. To standardize the procedures within the field of private security
5. Build confidence with new found knowledge and skills
Explain the difference between a Student Performance Objective and a Test question - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. A test question must respond directly to an SPO and SPO may be the basis of a test question
Definition of Private Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Those self employed individuals and privately
funded business entities and organizations providing security related services to specific clientele
,Two elements of the primary focus of Private Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Prevent losses
2. Protect assets
Three general functional areas of Private Security Services - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Informational Security
2. Personnel Security
3. Physical Security
Difference between Proprietary Security and Contract Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Proprietary
Security
In-house - directly hired and controlled by the company or organization
2. Contract Security
Provide by outside individuals or organizations
Three Types of Assets - CORRECT ANSWER-1. People
2. Property
3. Information
Four basic difference between public Law Enforcement and
Private security Officer - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Financial orientation
2. The employer
3. Specific functions preformed
4. Statutory authority
Three Major components of the Criminal Justice System - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Law enforcement
responsible for enforcing the laws
2. Courts supervise the prosecution of the offenders
3. Corrections responsible for rehabilitating of the offender
Civil Action - CORRECT ANSWER-1. A legal proceeding by which a person enforces a right in a court
against another person who has allegedly violated that right
, Criminal Action - CORRECT ANSWER-2. A legal proceeding in which the state take actions to redress an
injury to the public at large
Tort - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Private wrong
2. Results in actions taken by individuals
3. Private attorney represents the plaintiff
4. Money damages sought
5. Unanimous verdict of jury is not required
6. Proof by a preponderance of evidence
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Public wrong
2. Results in action taken by the state
3. Prosecutor represent the state
4. Punishment by fine or imprisonment
5. Unanimous verdict of jury is required
6. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
List the justification for using force in a Private Security Environment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Harm would
come to the officer or to someone else if force was not used
2. Action taken was necessary
3. Action taken were responsible
4. Action taken conformed to employer policy and training
5. The officer was prevented from escaping or taking other defensive control actions and as a result had
to use force
Consideration for every use of force situation - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Must never be used to punish
someone
b. *Force techniques must end when a person submit or surrenders
c. Care, custody and control of the subject
Elaborated Question & Answer (A+ Graded)
Define the term "ethics" - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral actions, conduct, motives and character of an
individual.
List four(4) factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Anger
2. Lust
3. Greed
4. Peer pressure
Nine(9) responsibilities of a Private Security Officer - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Treat everyone professionally
2. Maintain your self-respect responsibilities to self
3. To the profession
4. To the family
5. To your community
6. Never allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve-responsibility to citizens
7. Never use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
8. dv
9. Never commit perjury
Sexual Harassment - CORRECT ANSWER-Unwelcome sexual advances request for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when...........
Submission to such conduct is made either explicity or implicity a termor conditions of an individuals
employment
Or
Submissive to or rejection of such conduct by an individual used as yhe basis for employment decisions
affecting such individuals
,Or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individuals work
performance or creating an intimidating hostile or offensive work environment
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of any code of ethics is to identify expected behavior
Define the word "misdemeanor" - CORRECT ANSWER-Any offense not specifically classified is a
misdemeanor if imprisonment for not more than six months
Define the word "felony - CORRECT ANSWER-Any offense not specifically classified a felony if
imprisonment for more than six months
List the four culpable mental states. - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Purposely (specific intentions) willing
deliberately.
2. Knowingly (aware) his/her conduct will probably cause a certain result
3. Recklessly - with needless indifference.
4. Negligently - lapse of due care'
5.
State Five Reasons for Private Security Training - CORRECT ANSWER-1. To acquire knowledge and skills
2. To prepare for proper job performance
3. To improve safety survival during critical events
4. To standardize the procedures within the field of private security
5. Build confidence with new found knowledge and skills
Explain the difference between a Student Performance Objective and a Test question - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. A test question must respond directly to an SPO and SPO may be the basis of a test question
Definition of Private Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Those self employed individuals and privately
funded business entities and organizations providing security related services to specific clientele
,Two elements of the primary focus of Private Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Prevent losses
2. Protect assets
Three general functional areas of Private Security Services - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Informational Security
2. Personnel Security
3. Physical Security
Difference between Proprietary Security and Contract Security - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Proprietary
Security
In-house - directly hired and controlled by the company or organization
2. Contract Security
Provide by outside individuals or organizations
Three Types of Assets - CORRECT ANSWER-1. People
2. Property
3. Information
Four basic difference between public Law Enforcement and
Private security Officer - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Financial orientation
2. The employer
3. Specific functions preformed
4. Statutory authority
Three Major components of the Criminal Justice System - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Law enforcement
responsible for enforcing the laws
2. Courts supervise the prosecution of the offenders
3. Corrections responsible for rehabilitating of the offender
Civil Action - CORRECT ANSWER-1. A legal proceeding by which a person enforces a right in a court
against another person who has allegedly violated that right
, Criminal Action - CORRECT ANSWER-2. A legal proceeding in which the state take actions to redress an
injury to the public at large
Tort - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Private wrong
2. Results in actions taken by individuals
3. Private attorney represents the plaintiff
4. Money damages sought
5. Unanimous verdict of jury is not required
6. Proof by a preponderance of evidence
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Public wrong
2. Results in action taken by the state
3. Prosecutor represent the state
4. Punishment by fine or imprisonment
5. Unanimous verdict of jury is required
6. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
List the justification for using force in a Private Security Environment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Harm would
come to the officer or to someone else if force was not used
2. Action taken was necessary
3. Action taken were responsible
4. Action taken conformed to employer policy and training
5. The officer was prevented from escaping or taking other defensive control actions and as a result had
to use force
Consideration for every use of force situation - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Must never be used to punish
someone
b. *Force techniques must end when a person submit or surrenders
c. Care, custody and control of the subject
