INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CONCEPTS

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 2 only.
Multiple Choice:

1. A state or quality of being secure, freedom from fear or danger, assurance, certainty
A. Hazard B. Security Management C. Security D. Physical Security
2. Freedom from HAZARDS
A. Safety B. Security C. Unsafe act D. Safe act
3. The following are the basic principles of the security, except.
A. Command responsibility C. Security is the concern of all
B. Compartmentation D. Balance between security and profit
4. Security of the command is the responsibility of:
A. Headquarters commandant B. Members of the Base Platoon C. Regional Director D. Everybody
5. The private security business in the Philippines began on March 1, 1933 when the first formally-licensed private security
agency with the business name;
A. Special Watchman Agency C. Jimenez Security Agency
B. Special Watchmen Agency D. None of these
6. The Private Security Agency Law is known as
A. RA 5487 B. RA 5467 C. RA 5476 D. RA 5478
7. The Chief PNP in issuing rules and regulations implementing R.A. No. 5487 or the Private Security Agency Law must consult
with the
A. SAGSD B. PADPAO C. DILG D. LGU
8. It refers to the potential damage or loss of an asset.
A. Probability B. Vulnerability C. Criticality D. Risk
9. The activity that could lead to a loss.
A. Threats B. Vulnerability C. Criticality D. Risk
10. A condition that could lead to a loss.
A. Hazard B. Vulnerability C. Criticality D. Risk
11. A weakness that can be used to gain access to an asset___.
A. Probability B. Vulnerability C. Criticality D. Risk
12. It refers to compartmentation or decentralization of risk to limit the impact of the potential loss.
A. Risk Self-Assumption B. Risk Spreading C. Risk Avoidance D. Risk Analysis
13. It refers to a systematic process of identifying and implementing security countermeasures to achieve an acceptable level of
risk at an acceptable cost.
A. Risk Analysis B. Risk Management C. Risk Assessment D. A and/or B
14. How do you term the moving the financial impact of the potential loss over to an insurance company?
A. Risk Transfer B. Risk Spreading C. Risk Reduction D. Risk Self-Assumption
15. It is the chance or likelihood that a loss will take place.
A. Probability B. Criticality C. Risk D. Adversary
16. It is the impact of a loss as measured in financial terms.
A. Probability B. Criticality C. Risk D. Adversary
17. A short, sudden and unexpected event or occurrence that results in unwanted and undesirable outcome and must directly or
indirectly be the result of human activity rather than a natural event.
A. Incident B. Accident C. Injury D. All of the above
18. The most important element in Domino theory in relation to accident.
A. Unsafe condition B. Unsafe act C. Accident D. Injury
19. Preventable accident composed of, how many______%.
A. 2 B. 88 C. 98 D. 10
20. Any Person who, for hire or reward or on commission, conducts or carries on or holds himself or itself out as conducting or
carrying on a detective agency or detective service.
A. Private Security Guard B. Private Detective C. Private Security Agency D. Private Detective Agency
21. Any Person who is not a member of a regular police agency or the Armed Forces of the Philippines who does detective work
for hire, reward or commission.
A. Private Detective Agency B. Private Detective C. Private Security Guard D. Private Security Agency
22. Any Person who offers or renders personal service to watch or secure either residential or business establishment or both, or
any building, compound or area including but not limited to logging concession, agricultural, mining, or pasture and for hire or
compensation or as an employee thereof is known as
A. Security Guard B. Private Security Agency C. Private Detective Agency D. Private Security Agency  
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23. Any Person, Association, Partnership or Corporation who recruits, trains, muster, furnishes, solicits individuals or business
firms, private or government owned or controlled corporations to engage his service or those of its watchmen is known as
A. Private Security Guard C. Private Detective Agency
B. Private Detective D. Private Security Agency
24. Security Agency must be owned and controlled by how many percentages of Filipino ownership?
A. 100% Filipino B. 90% Filipino C. 75% Filipino D. 60% Filipino
25. How many security agencies may a person organize or have an interest in?
A. Four B. Three C. Two D. One
26. The Operator or Manager of a security agency must be at least
A. 25 Years of Age B. 30 Years of Age C. 35 Years of Age D. 40 Years of Age
27. The Operator or Manager of a security agency must be at least a
A. Ph. D. Degree Holder B. Master's Degree Holder C. College Graduate D. High School Graduate
28. An Operator or Manager of a security agency must have no previous record of any conviction of any crime or offense involving
A. Crimes Against Person B. Crimes Against Property C. Crimes Against Chastity D. Moral Turpitude
29. One of the following is not a requirement to qualify as a security guard
A. Filipino Citizen C. Physically and Mentally Fit
B. College Graduate D. Not More Than 50 Years Old
30. A Security Guard must be at least
A. 5'2" in Height B. 5'3" in Height C. 5'4" in Height D. 5'5" in Height
31. A Security Guard must not be less than
A. 19 Years of Age B. 20 Years of Age C. 21 Years of Age D. 22 Years of Age
32. Who has the power to promulgate the rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of R.A. No. 5487?
A. The President of the Philippines C. The Chief of the PNP
B. The DILG Secretary D. The DOJ Secretary
33. Who has the power to exercise general supervision over the operation of all Private Detective or Security Guard Agencies?
A. LGU B. DILG C. PNP D. DOJ
34. A Security Agency is entitled to possess firearm in a number not exceeding
A. One Firearm for Every Two Security Guard C. One Firearm for Every Four Security Guard
B. One Firearm for Every Three Security Guard D. One Firearm for Every Five Security Guard
35. When may a security guard carry firearm outside of the establishment he is guarding?
A. In Case of Emergency or Disaster C. When in Hot Pursuit of a Thief or Robber
B. When Summoned by PNP Member for Help D. When He Escorts Big Amount of Cash
36. A Security Agency operating in the City of Manila may employ not more than
A. 500 Security Guards B. 1000 Security Guards C. 1500 Security Guards D. 2000 Security Guards
37. A Security Agency operating in places other than Metropolitan Manila, other cities and first class municipalities may employ not
more than
A. 500 Security Guards B. 1000 Security Guards C. 15000 Security Guards D. 2000 Security Guards
38. A Security Agency operating in municipalities other than first class may employ
A. Not more than 200 security guards C. Not more than 400 security guards
B. Not more than 300 security guards D. Not more than 500 security guards
39. How many security agencies may a person, partnership, or association organize in one city or municipality?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
40. Security Agencies may offer or render services to the following establishments except one
A. Night Clubs B. Coffee Shops C. Gambling Dens D. Restaurants
41. In a Security Agency, all of the following except one should secure a license
A. Those employed to manage the agency C. Those employed to do investigative work
B. Those employed to supervise the security guards D. Those employed solely to do clerical work
42. A Written Order or Schedule issued by a superior officer assigning the performance of private security or detective services
duties is known as
A. License to Operate B. Designation Order C. Duty Detail Order D. License to Exercise Profession
43. In a Security Agency, which of the following is allowed to issue Duty Detail Order?
A. The Branch Manager C. The Most Senior Security Guard
B. The Security Guard Supervisor D. The Chief of the PNP SAGSD or Representative
44. New Applicants for a license to operate a Security Agency shall be required to obtain a minimum capitalization of
A. 250,000 pesos B. 500,000 pesos C. 750,000 pesos D. 1,000,000 pesos
45. No regular license shall be granted to any Private Security Agency unless it has a minimum of
A. 200 licensed private security personnel in its employ
B. 300 licensed private security personnel in its employ
C. 500 licensed private security personnel in its employ
D. 1,000 license private security personnel in its employ
46. No Regular License shall be granted to any company guard force unless it has a minimum of
A. 10 Licensed Guard under Its Employ C. 50 Licensed Guard under Its Employ
B. 30 Licensed Guard under Its Employ D. 100 Licensed Guard under Its Employ
47. No Regular License shall be granted to any private detective agency unless it has a minimum of
A. 10 Licensed Private Detective under Its Employ C. 50 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ
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 B. 30 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ D. 100 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ
48. What is the maximum number of private security personnel that a private security agency may employ?
A. 500 B. 1000 C. 1500 D. 2000
49. A License to operate a private security agency shall be valid for how many years?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
50. The Application for renewal of license to operate a private security agency shall be filed at least how many days before expiry
date?
A. 15 B. 30 C. 45 D. 60
51. Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No 5487, what is required to be displayed at all times in a conspicuous
and suitable place in a security agencies office or headquarters?
A. Business Permit B. DTI Registration C. Articles of Incorporation D. License to Operate
52. Services of any security personnel may be terminated on which of the following ground?
A. Expiration of Contract C. Physical and Mental Disability
B. Revocation of License to Exercise Profession D. All of The Above
53. All of the following except one is a ground for the termination of the services of any security personnel
A. Violation of Pertinent Rules Promulgated by the PNP C. Loss of Trust and Confidence
B. Conviction of a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude D. Filing of a Criminal Offense in the Prosecutor's Office
54. It is the protection of high-ranking officials from harm, kidnapping and similar acts.
A. Asset protection B. Physical security C. Document security D. VIP security
55. Applied methods of security for the purpose of super-imposing camouflage radio transmission on communication network.
A. Transmission security B. Physical security C. Cryptographic security D. Operation security
56. Maximum security measures undertaken to preserve secrecy of classified operations.
A. Transmission security B. Computer security C. Cryptographic security D. Operations security
57. It is a natural or man-made structure or physical device which is capable of restricting or delaying illegal access to an
installation.
A. Fence B. Barrier C. Wall D. Hazard
58. It is the weakest link in security chain.
A. Managers B. Personnel C. Barriers D. Inspections
59. Dogs have an acute sense of ________ thus, their utilization in tracking down lost person or illegal drugs.
A. Smell B. Eating C. Hearing D. Drinking
60. An industrial complex must establish its first line of physical defense. It must have
A. The building itself B. Communication barriers C. Perimeter barriers D. Window barriers
61. The major division of security which is considered as the most important aspect of security.
A. Personnel Security B. Document Security C. Physical Security D. Information Security
62. It refers to the weakest link in the security chain of an organization.
A. Documents B. Protective cabinets C. Perimeter barriers D. Personnel
63. Which among the following is a not factor to be considered in Background Investigation?
A. Loyalty B. Reputation C. Integrity D. Ethics
64. What is the basic mission of the guard force?
A. Protect all the property within the limits of the facility C. Detect intruders
B. Ensure costumer relation D. All of the above
65. Refer to the uprightness in character, soundness of moral principles, honesty and freedom from moral delinquencies.
A. Integrity B. Loyalty C. Discretion D. Moral
66. Consist of LAC supplemented by investigation of the records and files of national agencies.
A. Police Clearance B. City / Municipal Clearance C. Regional Trial Courts D. All of the above
67. The barrier established to protect the surrounding of an installation.
A. Animal B. Human C. Energy D. Structural
68. In the security industry and in Perimeter areas, the standard height of a fence is
A. 12 meters B. 7 feet C. 9 feet D. 8 feet
69. The barrier that requires the employment of the guard and guard system is ___ barrier.
A. Energy B. Animal C. Structural D. Human
70. Perimeter fence is what type of perimeter defense?
A. First line B. Second line C. Third line D. None of these
71. What is the system of natural or manmade barriers placed between the potential intruder and the object, person and matter
being protected?
A. Physical security B. Document security C. Barriers D. Communication
72. What is the most common type of human hazard?
A. Theft B. Subversion C. Pilferage D. Sabotage
73. The exterior and interior parallel area near the perimeter barrier of an industrial compound to afford better observation and
patrol movement is known as-
A. Protective zone B. Twilight zone C. Clear zone D. Patrol lane zone
74. Investigation of the records and files of agencies in the area and residence of the individual being investigated.
A. Complete Background Investigation C. Local Agency Check
B. Personal Background Investigation D. National Agency Check

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75. What is the complete and accurate observation by an individual of his surroundings and encompasses the use of all the major
senses to register and recognized its operational significance?
A. Observation B. Surveillance C. Description D. Casing
76. Knowledge acquired by the investigation from other persons is known as:
A. Interview B. Interrogation C. Information D. Instrumentation
77. As a general rule, between the perimeter and structures within the protected area, except when a building is a part of the
perimeter barrier, there should be a clear zone of at least:
A. 20 feet B. 30 feet C. 40 feet D. 50 feet
78. The thickness of a wire in a chain link fence is:
A. 6 gauge B. 7 gauge C. 9 gauge D. 12 gauge
79. The alarm system which activities in the immediate vicinity of the protected area is known as:
A. Local Alarm B. Auxiliary alarm C. Central station system D. Proprietary alarm
80. A Top guard is appropriately defined as:
A. A fence on top of the fence
B. A material that increases the height of the fence
C. A topping on top of the fence with 1 feet height with 45 degree angle
D. An addition to the fence height
81. What is the high standard of Chain link fence excluding Top guard?
A. 8 foot B. 7 foot C. 12 foot D. 9 foot
82. The protective circuits’ active a visual or audible signal in the immediate vicinity of the protected object or area.
A. Local alarm system B. Auxiliary system C. Central station system D. Proprietary system
83. What is the 2nd Line of Defense?
A. Perimeter barrier B. Human barrier C. Building exterior D. Building interior
84. The 3rd Line of Defense.
A. Perimeter barrier B. Human barrier C. Building exterior D. Building interior
85. Top guard supporting arms should be permanently affixed to the top of the fence post to increase the overall height of the fence
by at least.
A. 1 foot B. 2 foot C. 7 foot D. 8 foot
86. An inquiry into the character, reputation, discretion and integrity of an individual is.
A. Physical security B. Personnel security C. Personal security investigation D. Background investigation
87. It is considered the most important simply because security involves people, both as assets to be protected and as sources of
security threats.
A. Asset B. Personnel C. Property D. Money
88. What is the process of assigning information or material, one of the four security categories after determination has been made
that the information requires the security protection as provided?
A. Declassify B. Regarding C. Classify D. Compartmentation
89. What is the act of changing the assigned classification from classified information or matter?
A. Upgrading B. Reclassifying C. Compartmentation D. Declassify
90. Which one refers to any information that in some special way relates to the status or activities of the possessor and over which
the possessor asserts ownership?
A. Trade Secret B. Proprietary Information C. Patent D. Classified Information
91. The exclusive right to patent protection expires after -
A. 17 years B. 37 years C. 27 years D. 20 years
92. It refers to the information concerning document, cryptographic devices, developed projects and materials following the
categories of Top Secret, Secret, Confidential and Restricted.
A. Classified Matter B. Asset C. Classified Information D. Proprietary Information
93. What is the type of security hazard which can be in the form of rumor mongering, propaganda/ undermining morale, and
injecting defeatist attitudes, and other emotional approaches?
A. Subversion B. Espionage C. Pilferage D. All of these
94. A clandestine operation in an espionage means:
A. Covert intelligence B. Surveillance C. Secret activity D. Overt intelligence
95. The removal of the security classification from the classified matter.
A. Classify B. Upgrading C. Reclassify D. Declassify
96. The authority and responsibility for the classification of classified matter rest exclusively with the:
A. Head of office B. Receiving unit C. Regional Director D. Originating unit
97. Information and material, the unauthorized disclosure of which would cause exceptionally grave damage to the nation,
politically, economically or militarily.
A. Restricted B. Confidential C. Top Secret D. Secret
98. Among the following, who has authority to classify Top Secret matters?
A. Chief of Police B. Regional Director C. Sec of DND D. Provincial Director
99. Among the following, who is not authorized to classify Top Secret matter?
A. Secretary of National Defense B. Chief, PNP C. Chief of Staff, AFP D. Chief of Police Station
100.The highest security classification of a plan is:
A. Restricted B. Top secret C. Secret D. Confidential

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