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Private Security MCQ

_____ is privately hired to patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity

Morality

All of these

Brevity

Security officers

Answer

Correct Answer: Security officers

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Is private detectives and investigators detectives (investigators) who are not members of the police but are hired by individual clients or companies and are often licensed by the state?

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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_____ is known as typically employees who conduct security activities within an organization

None of these

In-house security personnel

Internal investigations

Department overhauls

Answer

Correct Answer: In-house security personnel

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_____ is defined as consist of in-house management personnel with contract officers

Memories

Hybrid systems

None of these

Artifacts

Answer

Correct Answer: Hybrid systems

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_____ is hired to act as security agents for casino managers and patrons

Technology and social media

All of these

Gaming surveillance officers

Building trust and legitimacy

Answer

Correct Answer: Gaming surveillance officers

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Is executive protection agents private security personnel hired to protect executives, attorneys, wealthy families, sports celebrities, movie stars, and political figures, among others?

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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_____ is known as security guards or security officers hired by organizations from outside agencies to secure and protect assets and personnel

Contract security personnel

Pepper spray

DNA testing

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Contract security personnel

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In 1993, the ______ established the first federal standards for modern private security operations.

Pinkertons

National Industrial Security Program

Task Force on Private Security

American Association for Industrial Security

Answer

Correct Answer: National Industrial Security Program

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Employers usually prefer armed guards to have what minimum education level?

An associate’s degree

A high school diploma

A bachelor’s degree

A master’s degree

Answer

Correct Answer: A high school diploma

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Perhaps the most important difference between public police and private security is that the police are charged with serving and protecting the public, and the purpose of private security is to protect private property.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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In Washington, D.C., any private security employee who is armed must be licensed as a “special police” officer with arrest powers.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Experienced executive protection agents use strategies based on U.S. Secret Service methods to ensure the safety of at-risk individuals.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Security guards assigned to mobile patrol may detain or arrest criminal violators, answer service calls concerning criminal activity or problems, and issue traffic violation warnings.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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The number of people employed in the private security industry is far less than the number of public police officers.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Very few states require that private detectives and investigators be licensed.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Private investigators generally have a master’s degree, and many have their doctorate in business administration or law.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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The Pinkerton Agency worked for the federal government collecting intelligence during President Lincoln’s term, and the agency is credited with foiling a plot to assassinate Lincoln.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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