Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

Why does ASIS require continuing education for CPP holders?

Answer: To ensure certificants stay current with evolving security knowledge and practices

Recertification ensures CPPs maintain competence as the security field evolves.

A CPP writes and publishes an article on security risk assessment in a professional journal. How is this activity generally treated?

Answer: It may qualify for CPE credit as a professional contribution

Publishing professional content is a recognized category of CPE activity.

Which documentation practice is best for a CPP during the recertification cycle?

Answer: Keep certificates and records of completed activities in case of audit

Recertification applications may be audited, so certificants should retain proof of CPE activities.

A CPP teaches a security course at a local community college. How might this affect recertification?

Answer: Instruction may earn CPE credit

Teaching or instructing on security topics is commonly an acceptable CPE activity.

When must CPE credits be earned to count toward the current CPP recertification?

Answer: Within the current three-year certification cycle

Credits must be earned during the active certification period being renewed.

What is the primary risk of submitting falsified CPE activity on a recertification application?

Answer: Revocation of certification and ethics sanctions

Falsifying recertification records violates the ASIS Code of Ethics and can lead to revocation.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to qualify as a CPE activity for a CPP?

Answer: Taking a vacation unrelated to security

CPE activities must relate to security management and professional development.