Question 1

Within organizations, which type of security has continued to increase and has involved such functions as surveillance, undercover work or counter surveillance?

Accepted Answer

A)   patrol
B)   overt
C)   covert
D)   espionage C

Question 2

The FBI is considered the nation's national police force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Traditionally, there has been a lack of _____________ in terms of licensing, regulations and training within the private security industry.

Accepted Answer

A)   motivation
B)   infrastructure
C)   financing
D)   standards D

Question 4

The International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators attempts to enhance public safety by promoting professionalism:

Accepted Answer

A)   though consistent standards
B)   through membership in the organization
C)   through effective regulation
D)   through licensing reciprocity

Question 5

The cost of private security is ultimately paid by whom?

Accepted Answer

A)   corporations
B)   government taxes
C)   consumers
D)   special funds

Question 6

The United States approach to public law enforcement is different than that of the rest of the world in that the U.S.does not utilize a _____________ police force.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The United States approach to public law...

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the industries in the United States employing one of the largest number of security personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)   elementary and secondary schools
B)   hospitals
C)   local government
D)   nuclear power plants

Question 8

The Task Force on Private Security of the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals observed that a large percentage of criminal violators known to private security personnel are:

Accepted Answer

A)   referred to the criminal justice system
B)   not referred to the criminal justice system
C)   referred for federal prosecution
D)   punished by injunctions and torts

Question 9

When services are leased or rented to another company, it is which type of security system?

Accepted Answer

A)   contract
B)   proprietary
C)   hybrid
D)   classified

Question 10

The private security industry has how many more employees than the police?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 times
B)   1 ½ times
C)   3 times
D)   5 times

Question 11

There will be an increase in the need for private ______________ because of fear of crime and the need to protect confidential information.This includes more surveillance, covert work and counter-espionage work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There will be an increase in the...

Question 12

_________________ surveillance officers and investigators usually need some training beyond high school.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ surveillance officers and investigators usually need...

Question 13

Demand for private security ________________ will continue to grow as more functions are taken over from public policing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Demand for private security ________________ will continue...

Question 14

Concerns over the 2008-2010 economic recession influenced ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concerns over the 2008-2010 economic recession influenced...

Question 15

What is one of the difficulties in requiring mandatory or minimum training hours?

Accepted Answer

A)   a lack of a knowledgeable instructor pool
B)   regulatory enforcement agencies realistically do not have enough personnel to observe and validate training by all companies engaged in it
C)   problems in shift coverage
D)   inability of personnel to write properly

Question 16

Police personnel are generally paid by public (tax) funds, whereas private security personnel are generally paid by the private sector - either private corporations or private persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Private detectives and investigators' employment is expected to decrease due to the current recession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the problems that have arisen in regulating, licensing and hiring standards for the field of private security.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the problems that have arisen in...

Question 19

Private Security reports to __________ of all crimes committed on private property.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Private Security reports to __________ of all...

Question 20

Information security focuses on the protection of people, property, and facilities' security systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Business of the Private Security Industry

Within organizations, which type of security has continued to increase and has involved such functions as surveillance, undercover work or counter surveillance?

The FBI is considered the nation's national police force.

Traditionally, there has been a lack of _____________ in terms of licensing, regulations and training within the private security industry.

The International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators attempts to enhance public safety by promoting professionalism:

The cost of private security is ultimately paid by whom?

The United States approach to public law enforcement is different than that of the rest of the world in that the U.S.does not utilize a _____________ police force.

Which of the following is not one of the industries in the United States employing one of the largest number of security personnel?

The Task Force on Private Security of the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals observed that a large percentage of criminal violators known to private security personnel are:

When services are leased or rented to another company, it is which type of security system?

The private security industry has how many more employees than the police?

There will be an increase in the need for private ______________ because of fear of crime and the need to protect confidential information.This includes more surveillance, covert work and counter-espionage work.

_________________ surveillance officers and investigators usually need some training beyond high school.

Demand for private security ________________ will continue to grow as more functions are taken over from public policing.

Concerns over the 2008-2010 economic recession influenced ________.

What is one of the difficulties in requiring mandatory or minimum training hours?

Police personnel are generally paid by public (tax) funds, whereas private security personnel are generally paid by the private sector - either private corporations or private persons.

Private detectives and investigators' employment is expected to decrease due to the current recession.

Describe the problems that have arisen in regulating, licensing and hiring standards for the field of private security.

Private Security reports to __________ of all crimes committed on private property.

Information security focuses on the protection of people, property, and facilities' security systems.