PSP Study Guide 2026

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PSP exam key facts

A scaled score of at least 650 is required to pass the ASIS PSP exam. Source
The PSP exam fee (application plus exam) is $580 for ASIS members and $910 for nonmembers, with reduced Emerging Market rates. Source
PSP candidates may take the exam up to three times within their one-year eligibility period, with 60 days between each testing date. Source
The PSP certification runs on a three-year cycle and must be renewed with 60 CPE hours. Source

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📋 PSP Exam Format at a Glance

125

Questions

150 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 PSP Topics to Study (23)

Emergency Planning and Response · 7 cards Emergency Planning and Response · 7 cards Access Control Systems · 6 cards Access Control Systems · 6 cards Access Control Systems · 6 cards Asset Protection · 6 cards Asset Protection · 6 cards Intrusion Detection Systems · 6 cards Intrusion Detection Systems · 6 cards Intrusion Detection Systems · 6 cards Perimeter Security and Physical Barriers · 6 cards Perimeter Security and Physical Barriers · 6 cards Perimeter Security and Physical Barriers · 6 cards Security Lighting and CPTED · 6 cards Security Lighting and CPTED · 6 cards Security Lighting and CPTED · 6 cards Video Surveillance and CCTV · 6 cards Video Surveillance and CCTV · 6 cards Video Surveillance and CCTV · 6 cards Asset Protection · 5 cards Maintenance Procedures · 5 cards Risk Management · 5 cards Security System Integration · 5 cards

✍️ Sample PSP Questions & Answers

1. During an emergency evacuation, which group should receive priority assistance according to standard life-safety protocols?

✓ Persons with mobility impairments or disabilities

Standard life-safety protocols prioritize persons with disabilities or mobility impairments who may need assistance evacuating safely.

2. What is the recommended maximum spacing between fence posts for a standard 7-foot chain-link security fence to maintain structural integrity under attack?

✓ 10 feet (3m)

ASIS and DoD perimeter security guidelines recommend a maximum 10-foot (3m) post spacing to ensure the fence maintains structural integrity and cannot easily be pushed down.

3. The principle of 'shelter-in-place' is MOST appropriate in which scenario?

✓ A hazardous material release occurs outside the facility

Shelter-in-place is used when staying inside a sealed building provides more protection than evacuation, such as during an outdoor hazardous material release.

4. Why is regular maintenance of physical security systems essential?

✓ To prevent system failures and ensure continuous protection

Regular maintenance is crucial for physical security systems to ensure their reliability and effectiveness. It helps identify and address potential issues before they lead to system failures, thereby guaranteeing continuous and uninterrupted protection of assets and personnel.

5. For a CCTV system used as evidence in US criminal prosecution, which chain of custody practice is MOST critical?

✓ Documenting all access to and handling of recorded media from capture to court

Maintaining a documented chain of custody for video evidence — recording who accessed it, when, and for what purpose — is essential for its admissibility in US court proceedings.

6. What monitoring standard requires that a central station maintain a backup facility capable of taking over operations within a specified time if the primary station is incapacitated?

✓ UL 827 (Central Station Alarm Services)

UL 827 (Standard for Central Station Alarm Services) requires listed central stations to maintain backup facilities with the capability to assume full monitoring operations to ensure uninterrupted service.

🎯 Free PSP Practice Tests

Emergency Planning and Response · 7 questions Emergency Planning and Response · 7 questions Perimeter Security and Physical Barriers · 6 questions Intrusion Detection Systems · 6 questions Security Lighting and CPTED · 6 questions Security Lighting and CPTED · 6 questions Asset Protection · 6 questions Intrusion Detection Systems · 6 questions Perimeter Security and Physical Barriers · 6 questions Access Control Systems · 6 questions

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Your PSP Study Path

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