Free ASIS ASIS-PSP Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 5

The distance from the camera to the gate is the straight-line distance, which must be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem since the camera is mounted above ground and the gate is a horizontal distance away.

Using the formula:

√(height² + horizontal distance²)

= √(40² + 30²)

= √(1600 + 900)

= √2500 = 50 feet

So, the focal length must accommodate a 50-foot (15-meter) distance.

For confined interior areas containing explosive vapors or materials, non-emitting sensors are preferred to avoid ignition risk. Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors are ideal in such environments because they detect heat signatures (infrared energy) emitted by intruders without emitting any signals or energy that could trigger an explosion.

A (Ultrasonic) and C (Capacitance) sensors emit signals.

D (Passive vibration sensors) detect vibration and are used in a different context, like surface tampering.

Fail-safe locks are designed to unlock automatically when power is removed. This ensures people can exit during emergencies such as fire alarms or power outages. It is a critical safety requirement in most building codes.

A may be true for integrated systems but doesn’t define fail-safe.

B describes fail-secure, which keeps the door locked during power failure.

D (Tamper resistance) relates to durability, not fail-safe function.

When an organization employs contract security services, the administrative workload related to hiring, payroll, training, and scheduling shifts to the service provider. This is a significant benefit for companies looking to reduce internal administrative burdens and focus on core operations.

Proprietary (C) systems require the organization to manage all aspects of employment.

Union (A) and Security (B) are unrelated to the comparison of administrative workload between contract and proprietary services.

Insurance companies provide coverage based on actuarial calculations that allow them to remain profitable. The total amount of premiums collected across all policyholders must exceed the total claims paid. Therefore, the estimated value of all losses across a pool of insured clients is generally less than or balanced with the total premiums collected, ensuring profitability and sustainability for the insurer.

References from PSP: ASIS POA – Insurance Principles and Economics; PSP Manual – Underwriting and Risk Pooling Concepts

The accounting or finance department typically has oversight of all monetary assets, including cash flow, budgets, payroll, and financial reporting. This central role makes it particularly vulnerable to internal fraud, embezzlement, and cybercrime. Security measures here often include both physical controls and procedural checks (e.g., audits, access controls, separation of duties).

References from PSP: Organizational Vulnerability – ASIS POA; PSP Study Guide – Internal Threats and Crime Risks

Business resumption refers to the long-term process (typically more than 60 days) of returning the organization to full, normal operations after a disruption. It follows the earlier stages of emergency response and business recovery and focuses on rebuilding systems and restoring service levels.

Business continuity (A) is a broader concept that includes all planning efforts.

Business recovery (B) focuses on short-term, interim operations.

Business healing (D) is not a formal term in continuity planning.

An integrated approach to managing security risk includes both investment in proactive loss prevention techniques and the financial risk transfer method of insurance. Loss prevention helps reduce the probability and impact of incidents, while insurance ensures that if a loss does occur, the financial consequences can be absorbed or mitigated. Together, they form a balanced risk treatment strategy.

References from PSP: ASIS POA – Security and Risk Mitigation Strategies; PSP Study Guide – Operational and Strategic Measures

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical functions and assesses the financial and operational impact of business disruptions. It helps prioritize recovery efforts and supports continuity planning by quantifying potential losses.

Enterprise impact analysis (A) and Managerial impact analysis (B) are not formal terms.

Critical process impact (C) is a component considered in the BIA but not the term itself.

A bidder instruction document typically requests verification of a contractor ' s relevant experience and professional licenses. This ensures the vendor is qualified and legally authorized to perform the work.

A, C, and D include valid components but do not reflect the standard combination used for qualification.