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WorksheetsSecurity Concepts Worksheet
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
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
A company installs locks, alarms, and guard posts in its warehouse. This set of barriers is part of—
Document security
Physical security system
Personnel investigation
Crisis management
When a company evaluates potential hazards that could affect operations, it is conducting—
Risk assessment
Personnel profiling
Surveillance operation
Physical inspection
During a blackout, the factory relies on floodlights powered by backup generators. What type of lighting system is this?
Continuous lighting
Emergency lighting
Movable lighting
Standby lighting
A teller presses a hidden foot switch during a robbery attempt. This is an example of what alarm device?
Photoelectric alarm
Foot rail activator
Bill trap device
Dial alarm system
A classified document marked “SECRET” falls into unauthorized hands. This incident is considered a—
Compromise
Clearance
Subversion
Misfile
During patrol, Guard Santos observes a broken fence near the warehouse. His immediate response should be to—
Ignore since the area is fenced
Repair it himself
Report and secure the area to prevent entry
Continue patrolling and report later
A personnel security investigator checks an applicant’s school records, police clearances, and neighborhood reputation. This process is called—
Profiling
Background investigation
Exit interview
The “need-to-know” principle in information security means—
All employees must have access to all information
Access is limited only to those whose duties require it
Managers automatically have full access
Information must be shared freely within departments
In physical security, deterrence is best achieved by—
Keeping the area dark to hide valuables
Installing visible guards and lighting systems
Posting warning signs only
Relying solely on alarm systems
A company identifies possible hazards that may cause loss of property or life. These hazards are referred to as—
Threats
Risks
Vulnerabilities
Countermeasures
If an industrial plant chooses to buy insurance to cover possible theft losses, it applies what risk management strategy?
Risk transfer
Risk avoidance
Risk reduction
Risk spreading
When a company conducts a security survey before occupying a new building, it is performing—
Exit inspection
Initial survey
Follow-up survey
Supplemental survey
A security officer continuously monitors guard performance, lighting systems, and barrier integrity. This activity is known as—
Security education
Security inspection
Risk analysis
A private security guard was dismissed for being habitually drunk while on duty. This is a violation of—
Company policy only
R.A. 5487 qualification standards
Labor Code
Risk management protocol
A person who holds a master’s degree in Industrial Security Administration and has over 10 years’ experience in the field may qualify as—
Security Guard
Security Officer
Security Consultant
Private Detective
A company guard discovered that one of the warehouse workers was secretly taking small office supplies. What kind of hazard is this?
Espionage
Pilferage
Sabotage
Subversion
A large mall installs bollards at its entrances to prevent car ramming incidents. This measure is part of—
Structural barrier
Human barrier
Natural barrier
Alarm system
After a robbery attempt, the security supervisor reviews CCTV footage and evaluates guard response. This activity is part of—
Security survey
Security inspection
Security investigation
Risk avoidance
An employee overhears sensitive company plans being discussed in a public cafeteria. Which principle has been violated?
Defense in depth
Need-to-know
Confidentiality
Due process
When a company guards its communication channels from interception, it is practicing—
Document security
Communication security
Personnel security
Operational security
A security manager places barbed wire on top of a perimeter fence. This is an example of—
Top guard
Clear zone
Gate reinforcement
Roadblock barrier
A newly hired security guard has not yet undergone pre-licensing training. According to law, he—
Can work under probation
Cannot be deployed until training is completed
May be allowed temporarily with supervision
Must take only an online seminar
During a fire, the alarm system failed to trigger. What kind of security system breakdown occurred?
Personnel security
Alarm malfunction
Physical security
Communication failure
A government building uses a coded door lock requiring a sequence of button presses to enter. This is known as—
Combination lock
Code-operated lock
Card-operated lock
Electromagnetic lock
During a security survey, the team identifies weak lighting in the parking area that could encourage theft. What recommendation should they give?
Install controlled lighting
Rely on guards only
Restrict parking access
Post warning signs
In risk management, what should be done first before applying countermeasures?
Install equipment
Conduct risk assessment
Hire more guards
Train personnel
A worker found an unattended bag in a restricted area. His correct response is to—
Move it to the lobby for safekeeping
Leave it and ignore it
Report to security and evacuate area if needed
Open the bag to identify the owner
The main goal of physical security is to—
Detect document leaks
Prevent unauthorized access and safeguard assets
Record employee attendance
Monitor communication signals
When an intruder crosses a light beam causing an alarm to trigger, the system used is—
Audio detection
Vibration sensor
Photoelectric device
Dial alarm
A personnel officer denies employment to an applicant with prior theft convictions. Which aspect of personnel security is being applied?
Exit interview
Screening
Indoctrination
Positive vetting
A company designs multiple layers of security to delay intruders until response arrives. This principle is known as—
Physical control
Defense in depth
Need-to-know
Criticality control
A chemical plant installs sprinklers, extinguishers, and hydrants. These are part of—
Alarm system
Fire protection system
Surveillance network
Access control system
Which of the following best demonstrates risk transfer?
Building a taller fence
Hiring additional guards
Getting insurance coverage
Conducting employee training
A manager receives a call from a fake “PNP agent” asking for classified company data. The safest action is to—
Provide only partial data
Verify identity through official channels
Share the requested information quickly
Ignore and delete the call record
An armed group takes a foreign official hostage for ransom. This incident falls under—
Industrial sabotage
Crisis security
Subversive activity
Operational hazard
If a firm creates divisions to limit the impact of losses, it is applying what risk management method?
Risk reduction
Risk spreading
Risk avoidance
Risk transfer
During a surprise audit, guards were found sleeping while on duty. What should the security officer conduct afterward?
Security education
Disciplinary action and retraining
Exit interview
Inspection of records only
A confidential report on a merger is leaked to the media. The incident may cause serious damage to the company’s reputation. What classification fits this information?
Private
Secret
Restricted
Top secret
A retiring employee is reminded of his duty to protect company secrets even after resignation. This process is part of—
Positive vetting
Debriefing
Profiling
Exit clearance
The act of checking whether guards comply with security procedures on a daily basis refers to—
Security inspection
Security education
Security survey
Risk management
During night patrol, a guard notices that the alarm control panel shows “tamper alert.” His best action is to—
Attempt to reset the system alone
Immediately report the alert to the security control center
Ignore it since the alarm is not ringing
Turn off the system to avoid noise
A corporate executive receives an email offering to sell stolen data from a rival company. The ethical response is to—
Ignore the email and inform the company’s legal department
Purchase the data to gain advantage
Forward the email to all employees
Reply to trace the sender
A warehouse storing flammable materials prohibits smoking within its perimeter. This is a measure under—
Personnel discipline
Physical security
Crisis management
The clear zone in perimeter security serves to—
Block all vehicle access
Provide a visible, obstruction-free area for detection
Serve as an employee parking area
Store equipment and supplies
The use of biometric scanners for entry is an example of—
Surveillance system
Access control system
Alarm system
Security lighting
The right to be secure in one’s person and property is protected under which constitutional provision?
Article II, Section 4
Article III, Section 2
Article III, Section 9
Article III, Section 1
A company replaced outdated padlocks with card-operated locks that record user access. This enhances—
Key control and accountability
Lighting efficiency
Personnel scheduling
Risk transfer
A person convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude applies as a security guard. Based on R.A. 5487, he is—
Conditionally accepted
Permanently disqualified
Required to undergo retraining
Allowed under probation
A production plant classifies its proprietary design as “Top Secret.” What would unauthorized disclosure likely cause?
Administrative embarrassment
Grave damage to the company
Minimal harm
No effect on operations
If the guard at the main gate regularly checks vehicles for hidden company property, this procedure controls—
Pilferage
Espionage
Subversion
Fraud
A company hires a consultant to identify vulnerabilities and suggest countermeasures. This process is called—
Security inspection
Security survey
Security awareness
Risk avoidance
An intruder is caught scaling a fence but runs away before capture. The fence served as—
A. A detection system
B. A delay mechanism
C. A warning sign
D. A communication device
The guard force at a pharmaceutical facility receives training on handling chemical leaks. This training enhances—
Personnel security
Crisis management preparedness
Information security
Legal compliance only
If a firm keeps a spare set of master keys in a locked cabinet controlled by the chief security officer, it demonstrates good—
Surveillance system
Key control
Access denial
Chain of custody
When a fire alarm is connected to the local fire department through telephone lines, it is what type of system?
Proprietary alarm
Auxiliary alarm
Central station alarm
Local alarm
A confidential file marked “Restricted” is misplaced but found later within company premises. What is the best immediate action?
Destroy the document
Re-classify it as “Confidential”
Report the incident for investigation
Ignore since it was found internally
The installation of motion sensors and CCTV in a warehouse primarily fulfills what security purpose?
Detection and monitoring
Access limitation
Risk transfer
Key control
A company implementing risk self-assumption has decided to—
Do nothing but accept the risk and prepare resources for loss
Eliminate the risk entirely
Transfer the risk to another party
Spread the risk by decentralization
An intelligence operative gathers secret information from a rival company. This act is known as—
Pilferage
Espionage
Sabotage
Subversion
A new security officer reviews company policies with all newly hired guards. This activity is part of—
Orientation and training phase of security education
Exit interview
Background investigation
Security inspection
The establishment of a clear zone of 20-30 feet around fences helps to—
Provide space for guard vehicles
Prevent concealment and aid visibility
Allow utility installations
Serve as an evacuation area
An industrial plant’s fire hydrant system failed during an emergency. What should management do after investigation?
Replace the defective system and update maintenance schedules
Ignore since no casualties occurred
Report only to insurance
Postpone repair until budget allows
A private detective agency requests to deploy agents in a casino. According to R.A. 5487, this is—
Permissible under supervision
Prohibited due to illegal business association
Allowed with mayor’s permit
Subject to PADPAO approval
The act of inspecting operations to determine if employees follow security rules is part of—
Security inspection
Security audit
Security evaluation
Crisis drill
A private security agency maintains exactly 200 licensed guards under its employ. This meets the requirement for—
Temporary LTO
Regular License to Operate
SOSIA Certification
PADPAO accreditation only
During a security briefing, the manager reminds employees that company secrets must not be discussed with outsiders. This emphasizes—
Need-to-know principle
Chain of command
Defense in depth
Document recovery
A company uses a coded badge system allowing entry to authorized staff only. What security principle is applied?
Key control
Access control
Risk spreading
Personnel security
A new mall experiences several shoplifting incidents. Management decides to place uniformed guards near entrances. This measure focuses on—
Recovery
Repression
Investigation
B. Recovery C. Repression D. Investigation
A. Recovery
B. Recovery
C. Repression
D. Investigation
When a threat cannot be fully removed but can be minimized through controls, the company applies—
Risk avoidance
Risk reduction
Risk transfer
Risk spreading
A foreign national requests to visit a restricted plant area without clearance. The security guard should—
Allow entry to avoid offense
Request proper authorization before entry
Escort the person immediately
Ask the worker to decide
The first step in conducting a security survey is to—
Install CCTV and sensors
Determine the scope and objectives of the survey
Prepare budget for improvements
Conduct personnel interviews
The main purpose of the Private Security Agency License to Operate (LTO) is to—
Regulate the purchase of firearms
Authorize legal operation of a security business
Approve the employment of guards
Permit the use of canine units
Which of the following best demonstrates risk avoidance?
Removing a hazardous process from operations
Purchasing insurance
Hiring additional security
A guard assigned at the control room must ensure that CCTV recordings are—
Edited before submission
Stored and secured as confidential material
Freely accessible to staff
Deleted weekly
If a company uses a vault for storing important documents, it is implementing which type of control?
Physical security measure
Personnel control
Risk management
Communication control
A guard reports a suspicious package inside the building. The next immediate action should be to—
Move it outside the gate
Evacuate personnel and call the bomb squad
Open the package carefully
Throw it away
A facility keeps a visitor logbook at the reception desk. This is an example of—
Surveillance
Access control documentation
Key control
Security education
An industrial plant conducts annual fire drills for employees. This activity aims to improve—
Risk transfer
Emergency preparedness
Security audit
Insurance requirements
A guard is offered money to allow entry of prohibited materials. The guard’s refusal shows—
Integrity and professional ethics
Ignorance of rules
Obedience to orders only
Personal fear of sanction
The act of destroying documents no longer needed but still classified must be done—
Publicly for transparency
With proper authorization and documentation
By any available employee
Without notice to management
If the company’s emergency plan focuses on restoring normal operations after a disaster, it is called—
Evacuation plan
Business continuity plan
Crisis control plan
Risk elimination plan
A senior officer conducts an unannounced post inspection to ensure guards follow proper uniform standards. This is part of—
Security inspection
Performance evaluation
Security survey
Crisis prevention
A private investigator gathers information on a missing person. Under R.A. 5487, this is—
An authorized activity
A violation of labor law
Considered espionage
A Factory worker intentionally damages the company's machines so that production will stop and the company will lose money. this act is considered illegal. What is the best description of his action?
Espionage
Pilferage
Bribery
Sabotage
An employee discloses confidential information for money. This act constitutes—
Espionage
Pilferage
Bribery
Sabotage
During an earthquake, the most important action of the security officer is to—
Protect office equipment first
Ensure personnel safety and lead evacuation
Wait for management orders
Lock all entrances
The purpose of the 11 General Orders for Security Guards is to—
Outline procedures for administrative work
Establish discipline and guide conduct while on duty
Provide military tactical training
Replace R.A. 5487 requirements
If a security officer prepares contingency plans for possible power failure, he is focusing on—
Risk avoidance
Crisis management
Communication control
Personnel discipline
A company identifies sabotage as a major threat. Which countermeasure is most appropriate?
Enhanced access control and surveillance
Hiring more clerks
Extending work shifts
Relaxing visitor policies
