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  • Which term refers to the coordinated protection of assets through the combination of people, procedures, equipment, and technology?
  • To which group should holistic PAP coverage apply?
  • Which term describes a systematic, independent process for obtaining audit evidence to determine whether management system criteria are fulfilled?
  • Which term denotes the amount and type of risk an organization is prepared to pursue, retain, or take?
  • Which term best describes a formal, independent evaluation of how well an organization's management system meets its criteria?
  • Which of the following is NOT described as a type of recording method?
  • Which term refers to the limitation of any negative consequence of a particular incident?
  • Which term is defined as the property of safeguarding the accuracy and completeness of assets?
  • What is the primary vehicle used in the overall PAPMS assessment program?
  • The vulnerability concept most closely relates to:
  • Which term means the frustration of an adversary's attempt to engage in behavior that would constitute an incident?
  • Which term denotes a possible source of danger or adverse conditions?
  • Lighting should be used in conjunction with barrier systems deployed to protect assets. Barrier systems are designed to directly impact intruder's bypass attempts by affecting what?
  • Which term means the act of reducing the negative consequences of an incident?
  • What does PAP stand for?
  • Who is a Security manager?
  • Which of the following describes a type of system architecture used in security deployments?
  • Which term describes an event that, if not managed, could escalate into an emergency or disaster?
  • Which term describes an intentional, unintentional, or natural event that interrupts normal business functions or operations?
  • Which option describes a physical point-to-point connectivity for signal and data transmission?
  • Which term is the formal statement of an organization's overall intentions and directions as expressed by top management?
  • Which term describes measures that enable an organization to avoid, preclude, or limit the likelihood and consequences of an event?
  • Which term means any asset that has potential value and can be used, including human, physical, information, or intangible assets?
  • Which statement best defines security?
  • Security convergence integrates PAP systems into which components of the organization's governance?
  • Which term best captures an organization’s ability to maintain functions and structures when faced with internal and external change?
  • Which term is the strategy of forming layers of protection for an asset?
  • What term describes the group of people who have an interest in the organization's performance?
  • Which term means an occurrence or change of a particular set of circumstances?
  • Which term means action to eliminate the cause of a potential nonconformity?
  • What are the three general categories of CPTED approaches?
  • What best describes a Security officer?
  • Which statement best describes the objective of adopting a holistic PAP approach?
  • Which term refers to the adaptive capacity of an organization in a complex and changing environment?
  • Which term describes an event that can lead to losses and may escalate into an emergency if not managed?
  • Which term describes the set of resources and processes that begins with the acquisition of raw materials and extends through the delivery of products or services to the end user across the modes of transport?
  • CPTED solutions are integrated into which aspects of facilities?
  • Which term describes the ongoing governance process to identify root causes of potential disruptions and maintain adaptive strategies?
  • Biometric ID is characterized as which of the following?
  • What is Site hardening?
  • Which option completes the PPS four-function description for the fourth function?
  • Which term means the fulfillment of a requirement?
  • Which term is commonly used to describe reducing negative consequences of risk through proactive actions?
  • Which of the following best describes the role of cross-disciplinary and cross-functional teams in PAP?
  • Which statement accurately describes vulnerability analysis?
  • Which term denotes risk remaining after risk treatment, which may include unidentified risk?
  • Which term represents an informed decision to take a particular risk, possibly without risk treatment?
  • Which option describes an edge-based recording method?
  • In order to effectively protect its assets, an organization needs to?
  • What term refers to the observation of a location, activity, or person?
  • Which term is defined as a piece of equipment used to prevent undesired openings, typically an aperture?
  • In CPTED, the space attributes are changed to alter the adversary's perception of what?
  • Which of the following represents a category of signal and data transmission that uses physical media?
  • Which term represents the overall intentions and directions of an organization formally expressed by top management?
  • Which of the following describes an appliance-based recording method?
  • Which of the following is a function performed by intrusion detection sensors?
  • What is the definition of CPTED?
  • The security survey, as part of the risk assessment, is an examination and evaluation of a facility and its ______, ______, and ______?
  • Which term refers to assets such as plant, machinery, equipment, property, buildings, vehicles, information systems, and transportation facilities?
  • What term describes a person or group having an interest in the performance or success of an organization?
  • Vulnerability can be defined as:
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamentals of entry and access control?
  • What term describes the rate at which people or vehicles pass through an access point?
  • Which term refers to the terms of reference by which the significance of risk is assessed?
  • What is the core objective of CPTED?
  • Which term represents the chance of something happening?
  • Which term refers to information and supporting medium used to store data?
  • CPTED is described as an approach to reducing crime through what?
  • Which term encompasses the overall process of risk identification, risk analysis, and risk evaluation?
  • What does conformity mean?
  • Which statement lists the three fundamental concepts of entry and access control?
  • Which CPTED category would include locks, gates, and security devices?
  • Which pair represents common performance measurements of entry and access control systems?
  • PAPMS stands for?
  • Which term describes evaluating management programs, rehearsing roles of team members, and testing recovery or continuity of an organization's systems?
  • Physical asset protection requires an organization to protect its assets and interests from which of the following?
  • What is security convergence?
  • Continuity is defined as what?
  • Which term denotes the internal environment as the setting for pursuing objectives, distinct from the external context?
  • What is a Source in risk concepts?
  • Which term defines the links, resources, and processes that begin with the acquisition of raw materials and extend through the delivery of products to the end user across modes of transport?
  • Which term is a document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed?
  • The process that includes identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks to inform decision-making is best described as:
  • Which of the following is NOT a primary reason to install video surveillance cameras?
  • Which term describes the external environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives?
  • Which statement best describes PAP as an approach?
  • Which term describes systematic and coordinated activities and practices through which an organization manages its operational risks and the associated potential threats and impacts therein?
  • What is a corrective action?
  • Which term describes the observation of location, activity, or person for security purposes?
  • The element that specifies the level of risk considered acceptable to support decision-making is known as the:
  • What best defines a security measure?
  • The PAPMS includes the protection of both
  • Which term refers to an intentional, unintentional, or natural event that interrupts normal business functions or operations?
  • Which recording method is described as edge-based, portable media?
  • PDCA stands for?
  • The degree to which an organization is willing to accept risk after controls is implemented is called the:
  • The goal of PAPMS is the protection of assets by
  • Which term denotes information and supporting medium?
  • In the PAPMS, the primary vehicle used in the overall assessment program is the security survey. Which option best completes this statement?
  • The PDCA cycle in PAP management is typically used to?
  • Which PPS function involves providing a response to deny adversaries from reaching their target?
  • Which term describes evaluating management programs, rehearsing roles, and testing recovery or continuity of an organization’s systems?
  • The process of reducing the probability or impact of a risk is called:
  • Which term is a documented collection of procedures and information maintained for use during an incident?
  • Which term is clearly defined in a documented plan of action covering the key personnel, resources, services, and actions needed to implement the incident management process?
  • Which term stands for the overall goal consistent with the policy that an organization sets itself to achieve?
  • Which term describes a department within a company that provides security services?
  • What is an asset?
  • Which term represents the probability that something will occur?
  • Vulnerability analysis is defined as:
  • What is the most significant part in the success of a security program?
  • In risk management, vulnerability is best described as:
  • Which term denotes the integration of people, procedures, equipment, and technology for the protection of assets?
  • Which term describes a documented collection of procedures and information that is developed, compiled, and maintained in readiness for use in an incident?
  • What does CPTED stand for?
  • Which term refers to the average rate of flow of people or vehicles through an access point?
  • Which term describes the distance used to separate an asset from a threat to reduce risk, particularly from explosive threats?
  • The term vulnerability refers to:
  • Which CRAVED attribute makes items attractive to thieves because they can be hidden?
  • To effectively design and operate a video surveillance system, which key parameters should be clearly defined?
  • Which of the following is one of the three technical components of an intrusion detection system?
  • In asset protection strategies, what term describes the approach of creating multiple defensive layers around an asset?
  • Which term is a document stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed?
  • Which term refers to a surveillance system in which a signal is transmitted to monitors, recording devices, and control equipment?
  • Security systems should not be integrated into an organization's computer network unless the organization can ______ the systems both physically and technically, against deliberate or accidental compromise.
  • What does CRAVED stand for?
  • Which term denotes the internal environment in which the organization seeks to achieve its objectives?
  • Risk transfer can create new risks or modify existing risks. True or false?
  • Which term describes the internal environment used for achieving objectives, distinct from the external context?
  • Which statement about relocation of the risk source is true?
  • Which term describes a department within a company that provides security services for the company?
  • Which term is a state involving urgent action because normal operations are threatened by an unstable condition?
  • Security lighting provides the elements of ______ and _____?
  • The concept of vulnerability emphasizes:
  • Vulnerability is defined as:
  • Which option best describes the four considerations for understanding the shared risk environment?
  • Which of the following best explains vulnerability analysis?
  • Which statement about CPTED is true?
  • Which term denotes the detailed performance requirements applicable to the organization or parts thereof that arise from objectives and must be met to achieve those objectives?
  • In intrusion detection, which device is described as an annunciator or sounding device?
  • What is the primary aim of CPTED?
  • Which term refers to the ongoing management and governance process supported by top management to ensure the steps are taken to identify the root cause of potential disruptions, likelihood and impact of potential losses, and to maintain viable adaptive, proactive, and reactive strategies and plans?
  • Security aspects are best described as:
  • Which concept is considered inherent to a person and used in access control?
  • Which term is the part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard people and prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents?
  • Which term refers to actions taken to lessen the probability, negative consequences, or both associated with a risk?
  • Intrusion detection is defined as the?
  • What is a Security survey?
  • Which statement best reflects CPTED's overall approach?
  • Which term is defined as the effect of uncertainty on objectives?
  • The plan and resources dedicated to protecting life, property, and operations during and after an incident is the:
  • When performing vulnerability analysis, what is a typical output?
  • Which term is defined as the organization's readiness to bear the risk after risk treatments in order to achieve its objectives?
  • Which statement most accurately describes vulnerability?
  • Which term refers to any function or process that is essential for the organization to deliver its products and or services?
  • Which term means organized, phased, and supervised movement of people from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas?
  • Vulnerability analysis is the process of:
  • Which term is defined as the care that a prudent person might be expected to exercise in the examination and evaluation of risks?
  • Which term refers to activities, programs, and systems developed before an incident to support mitigation, response, and recovery?
  • Which term describes activities performed to evaluate the effectiveness or capabilities of a plan relative to specified objectives or measurement criteria?
  • PPS stands for?
  • Which term describes the person or group who directs and controls the organization at the highest level?
  • Vulnerability analysis aims to:
  • What term describes the distance between an asset and a threat, typically in the context of explosive threats?
  • The CPTED approach changes the attributes of __________, thereby altering the adversary's perception of the assets?
  • What is risk treatment?
  • Which term refers to the plan, processes, and resources to perform activities necessary to preserve life, property, operations, and critical assets?
  • Which PPS function focuses on delaying adversaries from reaching their target?
  • Lighting should not be used solely as a _________________ deterrent.
  • The PPS should integrate which three components for the protection of the organization's assets, its properties, facilities, and operations?
  • Which of the following best describes an asset?
  • Which term describes the process to comprehend the nature of risk and determine the level of risk?
  • CPTED design methods include which of the following?
  • Which of the following lists the three general CPTED approaches?
  • Which term best defines an unstable condition involving an impending abrupt or significant change that requires urgent action?
  • PAP management is not always based on predictable threats and quantifiable risks. True or false?
  • Which term describes coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regards to risk?
  • Which term describes a process designed to systematically identify and evaluate an organization's assets based on the importance of its mission or function?
  • Which of the following is a correct statement about nonconformities?
  • Which term means the non-fulfillment of a requirement?
  • The CPTED approach seeks to diminish the adversary's motivation by?
  • Which statement best describes risk transfer?
  • Risk transfer can be accomplished through which mechanisms?
  • A barrier system is any obstacle provided that causes direct impact on what aspects to circumvent the obstacle?
  • Which term relates to evaluating the consequences of a particular outcome?
  • Which term describes a system that uses a sensor to detect a security breach?
  • What type of approach is PAP?
  • The outputs of a vulnerability analysis typically include:
  • Risk treatment is NOT which of the following?
  • CPTED uses which three items to reduce the likelihood of a threat materializing and/or mitigating its consequences?
  • What best defines vulnerability in risk management context?
  • Which term refers to the coordinated protection of assets through the combination of people, procedures, equipment, and technology?
  • Which option correctly identifies the concept used for post-event analysis after an alarm activation?
  • Which term is a process designed to identify and evaluate an organization's assets in terms of its mission-critical functions?
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