The PSP is the ASIS International certification for security professionals who assess sites, design physical security systems and put those measures in place. This page has free practice sets by topic and worked explanations for sample questions. It also lists the official content weights, the current fees, eligibility and retake rules, and a study plan that connects our questions to the official ASIS material.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Passing score | Scaled score of 650[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Exam fee | $580 ASIS members / $910 nonmembers[2] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake fee | $480 per retake (members and nonmembers)[2] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Up to 3 attempts in the 1-year eligibility period, 60 days apart[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Validity | 3-year certification cycle[3] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | Prometric test centers; remote proctoring only by approved accommodation from 1 Sep 2026; English or Spanish[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | 5 yrs physical security experience (no degree); 4 yrs with a bachelor's; 3 yrs with a master's; 1 year less with an APP[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Score release | Preliminary result within ~5 hours; official score in about 3 weeks[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Testing window | Year-round, within a 1-year eligibility period after approval[1] | ASIS International · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to ASIS International, “A scaled score of at least 650 is required to pass ASIS examinations.”[1]
The Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential from ASIS International shows that you can assess physical security risk, design and integrate security systems, and put those measures into practice. The exam covers Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (35%), Physical Security Assessment (34%) and Implementation of Physical Security Measures (31%).
Eligibility. You need 5 years of physical security experience without a degree, 4 years with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree. If you already hold the APP, you need 1 year less. The ASIS certification handbook explains what counts as qualifying experience and which degrees qualify.
Delivery. The exam is offered year-round at Prometric test centers, in English or Spanish. Since 1 September 2026, remote proctoring is available only through an approved accommodation. Once ASIS approves your application, you have a 1-year eligibility period to sit the exam.
Cost and scoring. The fee is $580 for ASIS members and $910 for nonmembers. You need a scaled score of at least 650. You get a preliminary result within about 5 hours, and ASIS sends official verification of your score in about 3 weeks.
Retakes and renewal. You can take the exam up to 3 times within your eligibility period, with 60 days between testing dates. Each retake costs $480. Certification runs on a 3-year cycle and requires continuing education to stay current. Fees and policies change, so check the details on the ASIS website before you apply.
The content areas below are copied from the official PSP content outline published by ASIS International, with the share of the exam each area carries. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Weight | Practice on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems[4] | 35% | PSP Security System Integration Practise choosing and combining access control, intrusion detection and video systems so they work together and match the risks you found in the assessment. |
| Implementation of Physical Security Measures[4] | 31% | PSP Maintenance Procedures Practise how systems are installed, tested, maintained and documented once they are in place, including procedures, logs and how they are handed over to the people who run them. |
| Physical Security Assessment[4] | 34% | PSP Risk Management Practise finding assets, threats and vulnerabilities, rating risk, and turning what you find into recommendations you can defend. |
Prepare for the PSP - Physical Security Professional exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: In access control, what does the term 'two-person integrity rule' require?
Answer: B. Two authorized individuals must be present to access a sensitive area
Explanation:
B is correct. The two-person integrity rule requires two authorized individuals to be present together when a sensitive area or material is accessed. Neither person can act alone without the other seeing it, which reduces insider threat.
Rule to remember: two-person integrity means authorized people are physically present at the same time. It is not about extra credentials or paperwork.
Question: According to ASIS guidelines, how long should alarm event logs be retained for commercial and industrial facilities?
Answer: C. 1 year minimum
Explanation:
C is the keyed answer: keep alarm event logs for commercial and industrial facilities for at least 1 year. That much history lets investigators trace incidents that are reported late. It also supports legal proceedings and shows trends, such as nuisance alarms that keep recurring in the same zone.
Rule to remember: keep logs long enough for investigations, legal action and trend analysis. Local law or company policy may require longer, so check the current ASIS references.
Question: What is the role of a central management system (CMS) in security system integration?
Answer: A. To monitor and control integrated security systems from a single interface
Explanation:
A is correct. A central management system ties integrated subsystems such as access control, video and intrusion detection together. Operators can then monitor alarms and control devices from a shared interface, which improves situational awareness and response.
Rule to remember: integration means unified monitoring and control. It does not mean adding hardware or removing the human response.
Start with the official ASIS certification handbook and content outline so you know what each domain covers. Then take the PSP practice test without notes to see where you stand.
Split your time by weight. Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (35%) and Physical Security Assessment (34%) make up most of the exam, so give them the largest share of your study hours.
After each set, read every explanation, including the ones for questions you got right, and write the rule in your own words. If a topic keeps tripping you up, go back to the ASIS reference material instead of memorising our wording. Our questions are practice items, not real exam questions. Take the full practice test again near the end and spend your last review on the areas that are still weak. Book your Prometric appointment with enough time left in your eligibility period.
The PSP exam costs $580 for ASIS members and $910 for nonmembers. A retake costs $480 for members and nonmembers alike. Because members pay less, compare the cost of ASIS membership with the price difference before you apply. Fees can change, so check the ASIS apply-for-certification page.
You need a scaled score of at least 650. A scaled score adjusts for differences between exam forms, so it is not the same as the percentage of questions you got right. You get a preliminary result within about 5 hours of testing, and ASIS sends official verification of your score in about 3 weeks.
Generally no. Since 1 September 2026, remote proctoring is no longer broadly available for ASIS certification exams. It is offered only through an accommodation approved by the Professional Certification Board's Certificant Relations Committee. Most candidates test at a Prometric test center, and the exam is offered in English or Spanish.
It depends on your education. Without a degree you need 5 years of physical security experience. With a bachelor's degree you need 4 years, and with an advanced degree you need 3 years. If you already hold the APP, you need 1 year less. The ASIS certification handbook explains what counts as qualifying experience.
You can retake it. You may test up to 3 times within your 1-year eligibility period, with 60 days between testing dates, and each retake costs $480. Use the time between attempts to rework your weakest domains with the official material and our topic practice sets before you book again.
PSP certification runs on a 3-year cycle. To stay certified, you must earn the continuing professional education hours ASIS requires during each cycle and recertify before it ends. The ASIS recertification page lists the current requirement and explains how to record your credits.
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