PSC Professional Standards and Ethics 5

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a whistleblower or anonymous ethics hotline in a security program?

Accepted Answer

To let employees report misconduct without fear of retaliation

Answer

Anonymous reporting channels encourage people to disclose misconduct while protecting them from retaliation.

Question 2

A security professional holding a certification is found to have falsified their experience on the application. What is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of the certification by the certifying body

Answer

Certifying bodies may revoke credentials obtained through misrepresentation because it violates their ethics requirements.

Question 3

During a pre-employment background check, a security manager finds information unrelated to the job. Ethically and legally, the manager should:

Accepted Answer

Limit the decision to job-relevant, lawfully obtained information

Answer

Laws such as the FCRA and ethical practice require using only lawful, relevant information and following required procedures.

Question 4

Which behavior best demonstrates professional diligence by a physical security practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Consistently following up on identified vulnerabilities until they are fixed

Answer

Diligence means carrying security responsibilities through, including tracking fixes to completion.

Question 5

A security director is asked to provide CCTV footage of an employee to a manager who simply 'wants to see what they do all day.' What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Release footage only for a legitimate, authorized purpose under policy

Answer

Video records should be released only under policy for legitimate business or legal purposes, which protects privacy and integrity.

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC - Physical Security Certification Practice Test

PSC Professional Standards and Ethics 5