Chapter 1: Concepts and Theories of Asset Protection

The ASIS International General Security Risk Assessment Guideline defines an asset as “ Any real or personal property, tangible or intangible, that a company or individual owns, that can be given or assigned a monetary value.

• True

• False

CPTED stands for Crime Prevention through Environmental Dedication.

• True

• False

Physical security planning was originally based upon response to a military threat.

• True

• False

Risk Management is a term closely associated with the insurance industry.

• True

• False

A vulnerability assessment will include a thorough examination of the following:

• Facility and personnel

• Contents and material

• Suppliers and contractors

• All the above

Deterrence is the practice of discouraging an individual or group from even attempting to attack the asset.

• Ture

• False

All risks can be reduced completely.

• True

• False

There is a theory of loss control developed by Bottom and Kostanoski in security and loss control. It is known as:

• WASTE

• WASTMGMT

• WAECUP

• WHATSUP

The most intangible valuation of an asset would be in what is referred to as:

• Liquid asset

• Respectful damage

• Punitive damage

• Reputational damage

Intangible property include things such as goodwill, proprietary information, and related property.

• True

• False