Security Concepts Worksheet

A manufacturing company experienced a series of tool losses. The management decided to reinforce security measures to protect people and property. What type of security is primarily being strengthened?

• Communication security

• Industrial security

• Crisis security

• Operational security

A security guard stationed at a hotel noticed a suspicious person loitering near the lobby. His immediate action should be to—

• Confront the person directly

• Report and observe discreetly while maintaining position

• Call the police immediately

• Ignore the person unless a crime occurs

A bank guard receives an alert from an alarm indicating possible tampering at the vault area. His best course of action is to—

• Leave his post to verify the alarm alone

• Notify the control room and request backup

• Silence the alarm to avoid panic

• Wait until the alarm stops

During inspection, a supervisor notices that all classified documents are kept in an unlocked cabinet. What aspect of security is being compromised?

• Personnel security

• Physical security

• Document and information security

• Communication security

The term “Securitas,” which means “condition of being secured,” emphasizes what key concept in security?

• Protection against property loss only

• Freedom from fear and harm

• Strict punishment for offenders

• Surveillance and detection

When a company installs perimeter fences, floodlights, and CCTV cameras, it is applying the principle of—

• Physical security

• Data encryption

• Network segmentation

• Software patching

A new employee is hired without proper background investigation. After a few weeks, theft incidents occur. What aspect of security was neglected?

• Operational security

• Personnel security

• Document security

• Physical security

A school guard is tasked to manage the gate during student dismissal. His main objective is to—

• Interrogate every student leaving

• Ensure safe flow of people and vehicles

• Allow free exit to avoid congestion

• Close the gate immediately after class

Which document provides legal authority for private security agencies to operate in the Philippines?

• Presidential Decree 100

• Republic Act 5487

• R.A. 6975

• P.D. 1919

A VIP protection team is tasked to secure a visiting diplomat. Their work focuses on preventing which type of threat?

• Operational risk

• Crisis security incidents like kidnapping

• Information leaks

• Industrial espionage