IAHSS ADVANCED OFFICER
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
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.-.ans✔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.involv
es.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..-.ans✔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.
c..Report.them.to.the.Occupational.Safety.and.Health.Administration.
d..Correct.them.immediately..-.ans✔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..-.ans✔a..Identify.problems.and.develop.strategies.to.reduce.proble
ms.
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..-.ans✔d..Building.in.security.system
s.during.building.design.
The.Triangle.of.Crime.consists.of:
a..Opportunity,.Unattended.Items,.Desire
b..Ability,.Opportunity,.Randon.Access
,c..Opportunity,.Desire,.Ability
d..Access,.Desire,.Opportunity.-.ans✔c..Opportunity,.Desire,.Ability
What.are.the.layers.of.protection.through.physical.security.planning?.-.ans✔*.Perimeter.B
arrior:.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?.-.ans✔*.G
enerates.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.-.ans✔d..Security.awareness.and.crime.prev
ention
Why.is.crime.analysis.important?.-.ans✔It.helps.security.monitor.the.level.and.types.of.cri
me.and.seasonal.fluctuations.
How.does.environmental.design.promote.a.safer.environment?.-.ans✔Design.areas.with:
.CPTED
.Clear.sight.lines
.Appropriate.lighting
.Unambiguous.sinage
Sprinkler.heads.must.not.have.any.obstruction.or.storage.within._____.inches.of.the.sprink
ler.head:
a..12
b..16
c..18
d..20.-.ans✔c..18
What.agency.requires.Hazard.Surveillance.Rounds?
a..Occupational.Safety.Health.Association.(OSHA)
b..The.Joint.Commission.(TJC)
c..National.Fire.Protection.Association.(NFPA)
d..Environmental.Protection.Agency.(EPA).-.ans✔b..The.Joint.Commission
What.are.the.two.categories.of.safety.and.securities.inspections?
a..Surveillance.surveys.and.security.surveys
b..Hazard.inspections.and.security.rounds
, c..Hazard.surveillance.rounds.and.security.surveys
d..Surveillance.rounds.and.hazard.surveillance.surveys.-.ans✔c..Hazard.surveillance.roun
ds.and.security.surveys
Hazard.Surveillance.Round.inspections.are.reported.to:
a..Occupational.Safety.Health.Association.(OSHA)
b..The.Supervisor.of.the.facility
c..The.Joint.Commission.(TJC)
d..The.safety.committee.of.the.healthcare.organization.-.ans✔d..The.safety.committee.of.t
he.healthcare.organization
Patient.care.buildings.and.satellite.health.centers.require.Hazard.Surveillance.Round.insp
ections:
a..Once.per.year
b..Twice.per.year
c..Every.two.years
d..Every.three.years.-.ans✔c..Twice.per.year
Non-
patient.care.buildings.and.exterior.grounds.require.Hazard.Surveillance.Round.inspection
s:
a..Once.per.year
b..Twice.per.year
c..Every.two.years
d..None.of.the.above.-.ans✔a..Once.per.year
The.five-step.approach.to.crime.analysis.is:
a..Gather,.Collate,.Analyze,.Separate,.Evaluate.feedback
b..Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Disseminate,.Gather/Evaluate.feedback
c..Collect,.Evaluate,.Collate,.Disseminate,.Gather.feedback
d.Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Gather/
Evaluate.feedback.-.ans✔b..Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Disseminate,.Gather/
Evaluate.feedback
Crime.analysis.data.reports.should.be.presented.to.the.institutional.safety.committee.how.
often?
a..Quarterly
b..Bi-Annually
c..Annually
d..Never.-.ans✔a..Quarterly
Healthcare.facilities.that.provide._______.customer.service.motivate.customers.to.tell.oth
ers.about.these.organizations.
a..Respectful
b..Adequate
c..Knowledgeable
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
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.-.ans✔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.involv
es.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..-.ans✔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.
c..Report.them.to.the.Occupational.Safety.and.Health.Administration.
d..Correct.them.immediately..-.ans✔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..-.ans✔a..Identify.problems.and.develop.strategies.to.reduce.proble
ms.
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..-.ans✔d..Building.in.security.system
s.during.building.design.
The.Triangle.of.Crime.consists.of:
a..Opportunity,.Unattended.Items,.Desire
b..Ability,.Opportunity,.Randon.Access
,c..Opportunity,.Desire,.Ability
d..Access,.Desire,.Opportunity.-.ans✔c..Opportunity,.Desire,.Ability
What.are.the.layers.of.protection.through.physical.security.planning?.-.ans✔*.Perimeter.B
arrior:.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?.-.ans✔*.G
enerates.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.-.ans✔d..Security.awareness.and.crime.prev
ention
Why.is.crime.analysis.important?.-.ans✔It.helps.security.monitor.the.level.and.types.of.cri
me.and.seasonal.fluctuations.
How.does.environmental.design.promote.a.safer.environment?.-.ans✔Design.areas.with:
.CPTED
.Clear.sight.lines
.Appropriate.lighting
.Unambiguous.sinage
Sprinkler.heads.must.not.have.any.obstruction.or.storage.within._____.inches.of.the.sprink
ler.head:
a..12
b..16
c..18
d..20.-.ans✔c..18
What.agency.requires.Hazard.Surveillance.Rounds?
a..Occupational.Safety.Health.Association.(OSHA)
b..The.Joint.Commission.(TJC)
c..National.Fire.Protection.Association.(NFPA)
d..Environmental.Protection.Agency.(EPA).-.ans✔b..The.Joint.Commission
What.are.the.two.categories.of.safety.and.securities.inspections?
a..Surveillance.surveys.and.security.surveys
b..Hazard.inspections.and.security.rounds
, c..Hazard.surveillance.rounds.and.security.surveys
d..Surveillance.rounds.and.hazard.surveillance.surveys.-.ans✔c..Hazard.surveillance.roun
ds.and.security.surveys
Hazard.Surveillance.Round.inspections.are.reported.to:
a..Occupational.Safety.Health.Association.(OSHA)
b..The.Supervisor.of.the.facility
c..The.Joint.Commission.(TJC)
d..The.safety.committee.of.the.healthcare.organization.-.ans✔d..The.safety.committee.of.t
he.healthcare.organization
Patient.care.buildings.and.satellite.health.centers.require.Hazard.Surveillance.Round.insp
ections:
a..Once.per.year
b..Twice.per.year
c..Every.two.years
d..Every.three.years.-.ans✔c..Twice.per.year
Non-
patient.care.buildings.and.exterior.grounds.require.Hazard.Surveillance.Round.inspection
s:
a..Once.per.year
b..Twice.per.year
c..Every.two.years
d..None.of.the.above.-.ans✔a..Once.per.year
The.five-step.approach.to.crime.analysis.is:
a..Gather,.Collate,.Analyze,.Separate,.Evaluate.feedback
b..Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Disseminate,.Gather/Evaluate.feedback
c..Collect,.Evaluate,.Collate,.Disseminate,.Gather.feedback
d.Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Gather/
Evaluate.feedback.-.ans✔b..Collect,.Collate,.Analyze,.Disseminate,.Gather/
Evaluate.feedback
Crime.analysis.data.reports.should.be.presented.to.the.institutional.safety.committee.how.
often?
a..Quarterly
b..Bi-Annually
c..Annually
d..Never.-.ans✔a..Quarterly
Healthcare.facilities.that.provide._______.customer.service.motivate.customers.to.tell.oth
ers.about.these.organizations.
a..Respectful
b..Adequate
c..Knowledgeable
