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EASY - QUESTIONS
1. A branch of information security applied to both theoretical and actual
computer system.
A. Computing security B. Computer security
C. Data security D. Information security
2. A fact-finding probe to determine a plant adequacy and deficiency in all
aspects of security.
A. security awareness program B. security guidance
C. security education D. security survey
3. Among the classification of documents which do you think is the least
priority?
A. Secret B. Top secret
C. Restricted D. Confidential
4. Among the visitors movement control, which of the following is the most
important?
A. Visitor’s logbook B. Escort
C. Visitors entrance D. Time traveled
5. An industrial complex must established its first line of physical
defense. It must have;
A. the building itself B. communication barrier
C. perimeter barriers D. window barriers
6. Are physical barriers constructed by men that tend to delay the intruder.
A. Animal Barriers B. Energy Barriers
C. Human Barriers D. Structural Barriers
7. Canine unit is an example of what type of barrier?
A. Structural Barriers B. Human Barriers
C. Animal Barrier D. Energy Barrier
8. Change key, Sub master key, master key, grand master key. Which group
should they belong?
A. Key control B. Keying system
C. Types of key locks D. Types of locking devices
9. In SWOT analysis, “W” means:
A. Vulnerabilities B. Threats
C. Intelligence D. Win
10. It is the importance of the firm or installation in relation to
national economy and security.
A. Relative necessity B. Relative vulnerability
C. Relative security D. Relative critically
11. It refers to the importance of the establishment with reference to the
national economy and security.
A. Risk analysis B. Relative vulnerability
C. Risk assessment D. Relative criticality
12. 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
13. It is the weakest link in the security chain.
A. Managers B. Personnel
C. Barriers D. Inspections
14. May duplicate the system in whole or in part and is used during power
failure or emergencies.
A. Emergency lighting B. Movable lighting
C. Standby lighting D. Stationary Luminary
15. Physical security which deals with the protection of processes, patents,
and other activities.
A. Operational security B. Crisis security
C. Document security D. Communication security
16. PBI stands for…
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A. Partial Background Investigator

B. Partial Background Investigation
C. Philippine Background Investigator
D. Philippine Background Investigation
17. The following are Political Field of security except one:
A. International Security B. National Security
C. Human Security D. Financial Security
18. The part of security measure which informs at once the authority about
intrusion in an establishment.
A. Alarm B. speed information
C. signal D. tactical notice
19. They are also referred to as the BLUE ARMY.
A. SAF B. Government Security Guard
C. Private Security Guard D. Philippine Army
20. This system consists of ringing up a visual or audible alarm near the
object to be protected.
A. Central Station System B. Proprietary system
C. Local Alarm D. Auxiliary Alarm
21. What is the importance of the firm or installation with reference to
the national economy or security?
A. Relative criticality B. Relative security
C. Relative necessity D. Relative vulnerability
22. What is the next planning step after the need to plan is recognized?
A. Evaluate alternatives B. Formulate the objectives
C. Execute the plan D. Gather and analyze data
23. What type of documents does the very important documents regarding
negotiation for major alliances belong?
A. Secret B. Top secret
C. Restricted D. Confidential
24. Under physical security, what should be placed between the prospective
intruder and target installation?
A. Barrier B. Net
C. Hazard D. Risk
25. Used by the writer when he has forgotten something or to attract
attention.
A. Attention Line B. Greetings
C. Carbon Copies D. Post Script
26. A new Private Security Agency shall be issued a temporary license to
operate that is good for:
A. six months B. one year and six months
C. one year D. two years
27. The following are the qualifications for Security Consultant except:
A. Master in Public Administration
B. Master in Business Administration
C. Master in Science in Criminal Justice
D. Juris Doctor
28. The person who has the power to revoke for cause the license issued to
security guard is:
A. PNP Director General B. PNP – CISC
C. DILG Secretary D. Chief Security Officer
29. A Private Security Agency who is applying for regular license to
operate must possess at least 70 licensed firearms and a minimum of:
A. 100 Guards B. 150 Guards
C. 200 Guards D. 1000 Guards
30. The latest amendment of the implementing rules and regulations of
Private Security Agency Law was on:
A. March 7, 1996 B. October 8, 1994
C. January 8, 1994 D. October 18, 1994

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31. The security force maintained and operated by any corporation for its
own security unit only is known as:
A. Government Security Unit B. Company Security Unit
C. Private Detective Agency D. Private Detective Unit
32. The required type of training while applying for a new security guard
license is:
A. In Service Training B. On Job Training
C. Pre Licensing Training D. Specialized Training
33. Branch offices of Private Security Agency shall be established and
maintained in other provinces and cities with a minimum of 10 security
guards and maximum of:
A. 30 guards B. 20 guards
C. 25 guards D. 15 guards
34. The dead line for filing of application of the renewal of license shall
be:
A. February 28 every year B. July 31 every year
C. May 26 every year D. June 1 every year
35. The minimum age qualification in order to be issued a security guard
license to exercise the profession is:
A. 18 years old B. 21 years old
C. 20 years old D. 25 years old
36. This type of additional protective measures usually placed above the
perimeter barrier serves as the look-out of the guard forces in giving
security in the area of responsibility.
A. Tower guard B. Top guard
C. Top wire D. Guard control
37. Private Security Agency having less than the required minimum number of
guards shall be given a license to operate is good for:
A. 6 months B. 8 months
C. 1 year D. 2 years
38. The surety bond required to Security Agency employing a number of 200 –
499 security guards is:
A. 50 thousand pesos B. 150 thousand pesos
C. 100 thousand pesos D. 200 thousand pesos
39. The use of firearms by Private Detective shall be:
A. required B. mandatory
C. discretionary D. optional
40. The surety bond per firearm to be deposited is:
A. 150 pesos B. 100 pesos
C. 50 pesos D. 40 pesos
41. The basic load of ammunition per unit of a duly licensed firearm shall
not exceed:
A. 20 loads B. 30 loads
C. 25 loads D. 50 loads
42. Any law enforcement officer authorized by law to effect any justified
confiscation of firearm issued to a security guard shall inform the Chief
of the PNP through the CSFC within:
A. 12 Hrs. B. 24 Hrs.
C. 18 Hrs. D. 36 Hrs.
43. It is a fact finding probe to determine a plant’s adequacy and
deficiency in all aspects of security.
A. security inspections B. security survey
C. special survey D. supplemental survey
44. It is the exposure and teaching of employees on security and its
relevance to their work.
A. security education B. security indoctrination
C. security training D. security awareness

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45. It is an authenticated list of personnel given to security allowing

entry to a compound or installation thereof.
A. controlling B. access list
C. exclusion area D. controlled area
46. It is the key elements in the security survey system of a plant or
installation.
A. security guard B. human guard
C. company guard D. agency guard
47. It is a term used in England for lock pickers, safe-crackers, and
penetrators of restricted rooms or areas.
A. Doppler effect B. duress code
C. Peterman D. fail safe
48. It is a practical test of a plan or any activity to test its validity,
it is also an operational readiness exercise.
A. dry run B. run through
C. controlling D. fire drill
49. It is the susceptibility of the plant or establishment to damage, loss
or disruption of operation due to various hazard.
A. relative criticality B. relative vulnerability
C. all of the above D. none of these
50. It includes records that are irreplaceable, reproduction of which does
not have the same value as the original records.
A. useful records B. vital records
C. important records D. non-essential records

MODERATE - QUESTIONS
1. A type of lock which is portable and detachable lock having a sliding
hasp which passes through a staple ring and is then made fasten or secured.
A. Card-operated lock B. Pad lock
C. Combination Lock D. Electrical Lock
2. A security that concerns about unauthorized access to equipment,
building, facilities, materials, documents, and to safeguard them against
espionage, sabotage, damage, loss and theft.
A. document security B. personnel security
C. communications security D. physical security
3. A breach of the protective system and the subsequent loss or compromise
of defense information, company secrets or damage to personnel, property or
personnel.
A. hazard B. security barrier
C. sabotage D. security risk
4. A type of security applied to business groups engaged in industries like
manufacturing, assembling, research and development, processing,
warehousing and even agriculture.
A. Industrial security B. Hotel security
C. VIP security D. Bank security
5. Concerned with the physical measures adopted to prevent unauthorized
access to equipment facility material and documents and to safeguard them
against espionage, sabotage, damage and theft.
A. Communication security B. Hotel security
C. Industrial security D. Physical security
6. It is a natural man-made structure or physical device which is capable
of restricting, determine, or delaying illegal access to an installation.
A. fence B. wall
C. barrier D. hazard
7. This concern with the physical measures adopted to prevent unauthorized
access to equipment, facilities, material and document and to safeguard
them against espionage, sabotage damage, loss and theft:
A. School security B. VIP security
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C. Bank security D. Physical Security

8. Physical security describes measures that “DETER” attackers from
accessing a facility, resources or information stored on physical medial.
Deter means…
A. discourage B. encourage
C. push D. detect
9. The protection resulting from the application of various measures which
prevent or delay the enemy or unauthorized person in giving information
through the communication system.
A. Communication security B. Hotel security
C. Industrial safety D. Physical security
10. The protection resulting from the application of various measures which
safeguard hotel guests and their personal effects, hotel properties and
functions in hotel restaurant, bars and club.
A. Communication security B. Hotel security
C. Industrial safety D. Physical security
11. The security involving the protection of documents and classified
papers from loss, assessed by the unauthorized persons damage, theft and
compromise through disclosures.
A. Communication security B. Document security
C. Hotel security D. Physical security
12. This includes any person who offers or renders personal services to
watch or secure either a residence or business establishment or both or
buildings, compounds or areas, for hire or compensation or as employee
thereof.
A. Blue Army B. Personal Body Guard
C. Security Guard D. Guard for Hire
13. This refers to any person who offers or renders personal service to
watch or secure either residence or business establishment or both for hire
or compensation and with a license to exercise profession.
A. Private security agency B. Company security force
C. Security guard D. Government security unit
14. This is an additional outward inclined fixed structure usually barbed
wires placed above a vertical fence to increase physical protection from
intruders of a certain area, this is known as
A. Cellar Guard B. Tower Guard
C. Top Guard D. Top Tower
15. This is a person who does detective work for hire, reward or commission,
other than members of the AFP, BJMP, provincial guards, PNP or any law
enforcement agency of the government.
A. Secret Agent B. Undercover
C. Private detective D. None of these
16. What type of protective security system is applied to business groups
engaged in industries like manufacturing and assembling? It may also mean
the business of providing security.
A. Industrial Security B. Mall Security
C. Hotel Security D. VIP Security
17. Which classification category under the document security system is
reserved for the nation’s closest secrets and is to be used with great
reserve? Unauthorized disclosure of which cause exceptionally grave damage
to the nation…
A. Confidential B. Secret
C. Restricted D. Top secret
18. Which of the following plans map out in advance all operations involved
in the organization management of personnel and material and in the
procurement and disbursement of financial resources?
A. Management Plans B. Procedural Plans
C. Operational Plans D. Tactical Plans

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19. In Industrial Security Management, what does CBI stands for…

A. Compulsory Background Investigator
B. Complete Background Investigator
C. Compulsory Background Investigation
D. Complete Background Investigation
20. Physical security is a system of barrier placed between the potential
intruder and the object/matters to be protected. As a criminologist, this
is simply a denial of:
A. access to the object of protection
B. criminal instinct to surface in the potential offender
C. opportunity to commit the offense
D. opportunity and access to objects of protection
21. What is the main role of the PNP personnel is a stated in NAPOLCOM Memo
Circular 94-010 during eviction and demolition of squatter’s dwelling?
A. Assure the safety of the landowner
B. Give security assistance to the demolition/eviction activities
C. Prevent of looting of priorities
D. Participate in the physical eviction of squatter dwellers
22. Which of the following is the best indicator of a police organization’s
efficiency?
A. Given the goodwill and actives support of the people
B. Manned by highly qualified personnel
C. Managed by efficient supervisors
D. Receiving adequate pay and allowances
23. When will be the use of police assault to resolve a hostage situation
is appropriate?
A. Hostage is a VIP
B. Hostage-takers are cognizant of the consequences of their
actions
C. Hostages are in imminent danger of injury of death
D. Hostage-takers are terrorist prepared to die for their cause
24. You cannot prevent or predict natural hazards like storms, earthquakes,
nor floods. In order to reduce the disastrous effects of these natural
hazards, as a security officer, you will:
A. alert your guards when such hazards occur
B. call PAGASA and inquire when the next storm is coming
C. not to take any concern on such hazards
D. prepare the disaster or emergency plan for those hazards for the
firm
25. A system of personnel movement and control whereby badges or
identification are issued to personnel upon entering an installations.
A. badge system B. identification system
C. pass system D. badge and pass system
26. A term applied to a device or system that in the event of failure or a
component, the incapacity will be signaled.
A. doppler effect B. duress code
C. Peterman D. fail safe
27. A conference or dialogue between the survey team and management
officials before security survey is conducted.
A. security survey B. special survey
C. entrance conference D. exit conference
28. Any area, access to which is subject to special restriction control.
A. restricted area B. exclusion area
C. controlled area D. coverage factor
29. A restricted area containing materials or operation of security
interest.
A. restricted area B. controlled area
C. exclusion area D. coverage factor

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30. Are house like structure above the perimeter barriers, it give
psychological effect to violators.
A. guard towers B. sentry
C. guard house D. guard post
31. A medium of structure which defines the physical limits of an
installations to restrict or impede access thereto.
A. natural barrier B. man-made barrier
C. perimeter barrier D. physical security
32. Are the acts or conditions affecting the safe operation of the facility
caused by human action, accidental or intentional.
A. security hazards B. man-made hazard
C. natural hazard D. all of the above
33. Are those caused by natural phenomena which caused damage, disturbance
and problems of the normal functioning of human activities, including
security.
A. security hazards B. man-made hazard
C. natural hazard D. all of the above
34. It is a physical security applied to business groups engaged in
industries, like manufacturing, assembling, research and development,
processing, warehousing and even agriculture.
A. operational security B. industrial security
C. physical security D. special types
35. It is a type of perimeter barrier made of chain link with mesh openings
not larger that two inches square, and made or #9 gauge wire or heavier.
A. clear zone B. bodies of water
C. building wall D. wire fence
36. It is the broadest branch of security which is concerned with the
physical measures to prevent unauthorized access.
A. operational security B. industrial security
C. physical security D. special types
37. It is the importance of the firm with reference to the national economy
and security.
A. relative criticality B. relative vulnerability
C. all of the above D. none of the above
38. It surmounted by the barbed wire top guards, and if the height is less
than the prescribed, additional topping is placed to attain the minimum
height requirement.
A. clear zone B. bodies of water
C. building wall D. wire fence
39. One who steals with pre-conceived plans and takes away any of all types
of items or supplies for economic gain.
A. pilferer B. casual pilferer
C. systematic pilferer D. intruder
40. How is one classified if he steals primarily because of irresistible
urge due to unexpected opportunity?
A. casual pilferer B. ordinary pilferer
C. systematic D. unusual pilferer

DIFFICULT – RED QUESTIONS

1. The main reason for a personnel security investigation is
A. To weed out undesirable employees
B. To check loyalty of employees to the organization
C. To determine the character and reputation of certain
employees secretly tagged as risks.
D. Preclude assignment to sensitive positions for those who are
security risks.

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2. Annie owned an establishment located in Sorsogon City. One of her

proposals is to place fences on the entire area of her property especially
in securing and avoiding any unauthorized person to view the activity
inside of her establishment. What type of fence did Cathy plan to have?
A. Full-view fence B. Solid fence
C. Half type fence D. Wall
3. Jerry Marzan is the owner of Diamond jewelry shop, his engineer informs
him that they should installed a kind of alarm that detects any sound
caused by attempted force entry. What type of alarm did Jerry Marzan have?
A. Audio detection device B. Laser beam alarm
C. Metallic foil wire D. Vibration detection device
4. Mary is planning to build his house in one of the nicest subdivision in
their town of Tagaytay City; he plans to have many forms of security so
that no one has an access to his property. If Mary going to include the
quality of the building exterior of his dream house this is considered as?
A. First line of defense B. third line of defense
C. Second line of defense D. All of these
5. Vincent is applying for the position of Regional Director of the company
he is very much qualified for the vacant position. One of the procedures of
the company to determine the loyalty of their employees that is to ensure
that the firm hires those best suited to assist the firm in achieving goals
and objectives.
A. Physical security B. human security
C. Personnel security D. none of these
6. Diamond Hotel is one of the popular and abundant hotel in Makati City,
one of the barriers used in that hotel are the guard forces to protect the
assets of the hotel at the same time the guest. Protection given by the
hotel is considered as;
A. Human security B. Human barriers
C. Hotel security D. Personnel Security
7. Mike has an inmate friend named Vicky, she was convicted of qualified
theft that made her to serve 6 years and 1 day inside jail. Mike doesn’t
want to experience the life of her friend behind bars that made him a good
person in the community. The statement is referring to:
A. Active measures B. Aware of security
C. Passive measures D. all of these
8. President Duterte is planning to visit Davao City regarding the problem
on judicial killings. Personnel from PNP, AFP and other government agency
are preparing for the security to be given to the president. What type of
security to be administered to the president?
A. Personnel security B. Personal security
C. Crises Security D. Operational Security
9. Gene Cruz is appointed as the General Manager of the organization
because of his excellent performance in exercising control and supervision
on some functions of the organization. The statement is best referred as:
A. Industry B. Industrial
C. Management D. Security
10. Bart is constructing his house with assured quality of barbed wires for
the fences of the gate, wood for the windows and doors and grills so that
unauthorized access may not possible to happen;
A. Security education B. Safe barriers
C. Physical security D. Quality materials

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