PSO PSO Access Control and Security Screening 2

Question 1

During a security screening at a facility entrance, a bag is found to contain an unidentified white powder. The PSO's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Seal the area, avoid touching the substance, and call for emergency response

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Smell the substance to identify it

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Dispose of the substance in a trash can

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Return the bag to the owner and ask them to leave

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'sign-in/sign-out' protocol for contractors working inside a secured facility?

Accepted Answer

To maintain an accurate record of who is on premises at all times

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To bill the contractor for facility use

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To ensure contractors receive a meal break

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To comply with IRS reporting requirements

Question 3

Which of the following is a passive access control measure?

Accepted Answer

Electronic keycard reader

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Security officer ID check

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Verbal challenge from a guard

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Escort policy enforcement

Question 4

A person presents a valid badge but is not on the current authorized-access list. A PSO should:

Accepted Answer

Deny access and verify with the issuing authority before allowing entry

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Grant access because the badge is valid

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Confiscate the badge and call police

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Ask the person to return during business hours

Question 5

What is 'piggybacking' in the context of access control?

Accepted Answer

An unauthorized person following closely behind an authorized person to gain entry without credentials

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Carrying equipment through a secured door

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Using another employee's badge with their permission

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Installing multiple security cameras in one area

Question 6

During an access screening, a PSO may conduct a pat-down search of a visitor ONLY when:

Accepted Answer

There is reasonable suspicion and the visitor has consented or policy authorizes it

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The visitor is carrying a large bag

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The PSO feels uncomfortable about the visitor's appearance

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The visitor is a foreign national