Eligibility & Certification Requirements Flashcards
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How often must a CPP be recertified?
Answer: Every 3 years
CPPs recertify on a three-year cycle.
How many continuing professional education (CPE) credits must a CPP earn per recertification cycle?
Answer: 60
CPPs must earn 60 CPE credits during each three-year recertification cycle.
A CPP does not meet recertification requirements by the end of the cycle. What is the likely result?
Answer: The credential lapses and the person may no longer use the CPP designation
Without recertification, the CPP lapses and the designation may not be used until the person regains good standing.
Besides earning CPE credits, what else must a CPP keep up to stay in good standing?
Answer: Paying the required maintenance/recertification fees
Certificants must pay the required maintenance and recertification fees in addition to earning CPE credits.
A CPP is found to have knowingly misrepresented their experience on the application. What can ASIS do?
Answer: Take disciplinary action that can include revoking the credential
Falsifying application information violates certification policy and the Code of Professional Responsibility, which can lead to revocation.
Which activity would most likely count toward CPP recertification credits?
Answer: Attending an ASIS Global Security Exchange education session
Security-related education such as ASIS conference sessions counts toward CPE credits.
Which statement correctly contrasts the CPP with the ASIS PSP?
Answer: PSP focuses on physical security assessment and design, while CPP covers broad security management
The PSP specializes in physical security, while the CPP is ASIS's broad security management credential.
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