Private Security Exam 2, 2026 – Security Studies Study and
Review Material
Events that create lasting impressions -- September 11, 2001 - correct answer ✔✔ -Creation of
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
-Largest reorganization of the United States federal government since 1947
-Tom Ridge sworn in as the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (January 24,
2003)
The Security Industry has Undergoing Dramatic Changes - correct answer ✔✔ • For example,
the creation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and federalization of the
national airport security and passenger screening system, which was traditionally handled by
the private sector
• Federal involvement is also visible in other transportations fields
DHS also created the Homeland Security Advisory System - correct answer ✔✔ o Each level of
threat was represented by a different color
o Seems to have outlived its usefulness
• Was replaced with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
• DHS has recently changed strategies to target only major cities for funding over the next
several years
Global Security - correct answer ✔✔ • President Bush's declaration of war on terrorism
o Resulted in worldwide coalition and support
• To date, the war on terrorism has cost the US $545 billion
Varied Private Enterprise Response - correct answer ✔✔ o Private sector response often
prompted by federal mandates
,o But private industry also initiated many security enhancements on their own
Intelligence Reform Act of 2005 - correct answer ✔✔ o Includes portions of the proposed
Private Security Guard Act of 2002
o The American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS) worked closely with the US
government in an attempt to pass industry standards
o This act allows employers in all 50 states to receive FBI criminal background checks on all
security employees
ASIS Efforts - correct answer ✔✔ o Security operations
o New certification programs for security professionals
-Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
-Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• ASIS is also a leader in sponsoring seminars on terrorism issues around the world
Transit Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Transit agencies have taken many steps to improve
security
o Conducting vulnerability assessments
o Revising emergency plans
o Training employees
• Still many challenges
o Funding
o Transportation network must remain open and accessible
Airport Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Dramatically impacted by the events of September 11,
2001
o In 2006, the TSA confiscated over 13 million prohibited items at airport security checkpoints
, Bus Security - correct answer ✔✔ • The bus transportation system is represented by the
American Bus Association
o Established an Anti-Terrorism Action Plan
Promote security vigilance among operators through training and partnerships with law
enforcement agencies
Assist companies in the development of plans
Preserving the bus industry as a strategic transportation reserve
Protect the transportation infrastructure
Port/Shipping Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Container Security Initiative (CSI) (2002) - has
major international components
By mid 2004, 20 of the world's largest seaports were partnering with the US in the CSI - correct
answer ✔✔ o Calls for international security criteria to identify high-risk cargo containers
o These containers would be pre-screened at their point of shipment
o Difficult to implement, considering the need for international understanding and additional
security personnel
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
• Took effect in July 2004 - correct answer ✔✔ o The code allows the state controlling ports to
deny access to ships not meeting security standards
o Requires:
Ship operators to develop security plans
The appointment of ship and company security officers
Maintaining a minimum of on-board security personnel
Rail Security - correct answer ✔✔ • The sheer number of daily travelers and cargo transported
makes extensive security measures a challenge
Review Material
Events that create lasting impressions -- September 11, 2001 - correct answer ✔✔ -Creation of
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
-Largest reorganization of the United States federal government since 1947
-Tom Ridge sworn in as the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (January 24,
2003)
The Security Industry has Undergoing Dramatic Changes - correct answer ✔✔ • For example,
the creation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and federalization of the
national airport security and passenger screening system, which was traditionally handled by
the private sector
• Federal involvement is also visible in other transportations fields
DHS also created the Homeland Security Advisory System - correct answer ✔✔ o Each level of
threat was represented by a different color
o Seems to have outlived its usefulness
• Was replaced with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
• DHS has recently changed strategies to target only major cities for funding over the next
several years
Global Security - correct answer ✔✔ • President Bush's declaration of war on terrorism
o Resulted in worldwide coalition and support
• To date, the war on terrorism has cost the US $545 billion
Varied Private Enterprise Response - correct answer ✔✔ o Private sector response often
prompted by federal mandates
,o But private industry also initiated many security enhancements on their own
Intelligence Reform Act of 2005 - correct answer ✔✔ o Includes portions of the proposed
Private Security Guard Act of 2002
o The American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS) worked closely with the US
government in an attempt to pass industry standards
o This act allows employers in all 50 states to receive FBI criminal background checks on all
security employees
ASIS Efforts - correct answer ✔✔ o Security operations
o New certification programs for security professionals
-Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
-Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• ASIS is also a leader in sponsoring seminars on terrorism issues around the world
Transit Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Transit agencies have taken many steps to improve
security
o Conducting vulnerability assessments
o Revising emergency plans
o Training employees
• Still many challenges
o Funding
o Transportation network must remain open and accessible
Airport Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Dramatically impacted by the events of September 11,
2001
o In 2006, the TSA confiscated over 13 million prohibited items at airport security checkpoints
, Bus Security - correct answer ✔✔ • The bus transportation system is represented by the
American Bus Association
o Established an Anti-Terrorism Action Plan
Promote security vigilance among operators through training and partnerships with law
enforcement agencies
Assist companies in the development of plans
Preserving the bus industry as a strategic transportation reserve
Protect the transportation infrastructure
Port/Shipping Security - correct answer ✔✔ • Container Security Initiative (CSI) (2002) - has
major international components
By mid 2004, 20 of the world's largest seaports were partnering with the US in the CSI - correct
answer ✔✔ o Calls for international security criteria to identify high-risk cargo containers
o These containers would be pre-screened at their point of shipment
o Difficult to implement, considering the need for international understanding and additional
security personnel
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
• Took effect in July 2004 - correct answer ✔✔ o The code allows the state controlling ports to
deny access to ships not meeting security standards
o Requires:
Ship operators to develop security plans
The appointment of ship and company security officers
Maintaining a minimum of on-board security personnel
Rail Security - correct answer ✔✔ • The sheer number of daily travelers and cargo transported
makes extensive security measures a challenge
