CERTIFIED PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL 2026
EXAM REVIEW COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Employment gaps of more than __________ must be explained
Answer: Employment gaps of more than ONE MONTH must be
explained
◉ The job description for a position _______ include accurate
specifications and genuine skill requirements which are described
concisely and without prejudice. Answer: The job description for a
position MUST include accurate specifications and genuine skill
requirements which are described concisely and without prejudice.
◉ _______________________'s primary purpose is to insure that a firm
hires employees best suited to assist the firm in achieving its goals,
and after hired, assist in providing the necessary security to the
employees while they are carrying out their functions Answer:
PERSONNEL SECURITY's primary purpose is to insure that a firm
hires employees best suited to assist the firm in achieving its goals,
and after hired, assist in providing the necessary security to the
employees while they are carrying out their functions
,◉ Vulnerability to losses caused by employees is measured in part
by the character of the employees, their awareness of assets
protection requirements, and their motivation to cooperate.
_____________________ is the most critical because theft is committed by
people. Answer: Vulnerability to losses caused by employees is
measured in part by the character of the employees, their awareness
of assets protection requirements, and their motivation to
cooperate.
PERSONNEL SECURITY is the most critical because theft is
committed by people.
◉ Accurate job specifications increase _____________ in making
selection decisions and reduce the likelihood that irrelevant criteria
and personal bias will influence the decision Answer: Accurate job
specifications increase OBJECTIVITY in making selection decisions
and reduce the likelihood that irrelevant criteria and personal bias
will influence the decision
◉ There are virtually no restrictions on what can be asked of an
individual once ______________________. Answer: There are virtually no
restrictions on what can be asked of an individual once AN OFFER
OF EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.
◉ Approximately ___ % of all professional applicants falsify some
aspect of their educational background. Answer: Approximately 5 %
of all professional applicants falsify some aspect of their educational
background.
,◉ A personal interview of each applicant should be conducted by
__________________ Answer: A personal interview of each applicant
should be conducted by A TRAINED INTERVIEWER
◉ Background Investigation
1. Should be completed ___________ allowing the applicant to
commence employment
2. The most important information gathering tool in a background
investigation is the completed application form Answer: Background
Investigation
1. Should be completed PRIOR TO allowing the applicant to
commence employment
2. The most important information gathering tool in a background
investigation is the completed application form
◉ Background Investigation
-At least _______ consecutive immediately preceding years of
employment are verified
, -Personal contact is by far the most desirable method of
investigation Answer: Background Investigation
At least FIVE consecutive immediately preceding years of
employment are verified
Personal contact is by far the most desirable method of investigation
◉ _____________________________ - A process whereby a subject's reaction
to a future situation is predicted by an analysis of his/her responses
to a questionnaire. Answer: PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - A process
whereby a subject's reaction to a future situation is predicted by an
analysis of his/her responses to a questionnaire.
◉ Psychological Testing
Types of psychological tests
1. _________________________ - for office, clerical, production and service
positions
2. _______________________ - those with access to dangerous facilities
3. ______________________ - for retail, leisure, hotel, financial, and fast
food positions Answer: Psychological Testing
Types of psychological tests
1. SKILLS AND APTITUDE TESTS - for office, clerical, production and
service positions
EXAM REVIEW COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Employment gaps of more than __________ must be explained
Answer: Employment gaps of more than ONE MONTH must be
explained
◉ The job description for a position _______ include accurate
specifications and genuine skill requirements which are described
concisely and without prejudice. Answer: The job description for a
position MUST include accurate specifications and genuine skill
requirements which are described concisely and without prejudice.
◉ _______________________'s primary purpose is to insure that a firm
hires employees best suited to assist the firm in achieving its goals,
and after hired, assist in providing the necessary security to the
employees while they are carrying out their functions Answer:
PERSONNEL SECURITY's primary purpose is to insure that a firm
hires employees best suited to assist the firm in achieving its goals,
and after hired, assist in providing the necessary security to the
employees while they are carrying out their functions
,◉ Vulnerability to losses caused by employees is measured in part
by the character of the employees, their awareness of assets
protection requirements, and their motivation to cooperate.
_____________________ is the most critical because theft is committed by
people. Answer: Vulnerability to losses caused by employees is
measured in part by the character of the employees, their awareness
of assets protection requirements, and their motivation to
cooperate.
PERSONNEL SECURITY is the most critical because theft is
committed by people.
◉ Accurate job specifications increase _____________ in making
selection decisions and reduce the likelihood that irrelevant criteria
and personal bias will influence the decision Answer: Accurate job
specifications increase OBJECTIVITY in making selection decisions
and reduce the likelihood that irrelevant criteria and personal bias
will influence the decision
◉ There are virtually no restrictions on what can be asked of an
individual once ______________________. Answer: There are virtually no
restrictions on what can be asked of an individual once AN OFFER
OF EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN MADE.
◉ Approximately ___ % of all professional applicants falsify some
aspect of their educational background. Answer: Approximately 5 %
of all professional applicants falsify some aspect of their educational
background.
,◉ A personal interview of each applicant should be conducted by
__________________ Answer: A personal interview of each applicant
should be conducted by A TRAINED INTERVIEWER
◉ Background Investigation
1. Should be completed ___________ allowing the applicant to
commence employment
2. The most important information gathering tool in a background
investigation is the completed application form Answer: Background
Investigation
1. Should be completed PRIOR TO allowing the applicant to
commence employment
2. The most important information gathering tool in a background
investigation is the completed application form
◉ Background Investigation
-At least _______ consecutive immediately preceding years of
employment are verified
, -Personal contact is by far the most desirable method of
investigation Answer: Background Investigation
At least FIVE consecutive immediately preceding years of
employment are verified
Personal contact is by far the most desirable method of investigation
◉ _____________________________ - A process whereby a subject's reaction
to a future situation is predicted by an analysis of his/her responses
to a questionnaire. Answer: PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - A process
whereby a subject's reaction to a future situation is predicted by an
analysis of his/her responses to a questionnaire.
◉ Psychological Testing
Types of psychological tests
1. _________________________ - for office, clerical, production and service
positions
2. _______________________ - those with access to dangerous facilities
3. ______________________ - for retail, leisure, hotel, financial, and fast
food positions Answer: Psychological Testing
Types of psychological tests
1. SKILLS AND APTITUDE TESTS - for office, clerical, production and
service positions
