PSC Professional Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

A security manager is asked by a vendor to recommend its access control system in exchange for a paid vacation. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline the offer and disclose the attempt to management

Answer

Accepting gifts tied to purchasing recommendations creates a conflict of interest, and disclosure protects the organization.

Question 2

Which situation best describes a conflict of interest for a physical security consultant?

Accepted Answer

Recommending a product made by a company the consultant partly owns without disclosure

Answer

Undisclosed financial interest in a recommended product compromises the consultant's objectivity.

Question 3

A security officer observes a coworker sleeping on post during a night shift. What is the appropriate professional action?

Accepted Answer

Report it through the proper supervisory channel

Answer

Sleeping on post creates a security gap, and professional standards require reporting through established channels.

Question 4

Under the ASIS International Code of Ethics, members must safeguard which type of information?

Accepted Answer

Confidential and privileged information acquired in the course of their work

Answer

The ASIS Code requires members to safeguard confidential and privileged information and to use due care to prevent its improper disclosure.

Question 5

A security director learns that a recent vulnerability assessment found serious flaws, but senior management wants the report softened. What is the most ethical course?

Accepted Answer

Present the findings accurately and explain the risk clearly

Answer

Truthfulness and integrity require accurate reporting of risks to decision-makers through proper channels.

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC Professional Standards and Ethics 2