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251 - 300 Don't give up Flashcards

1
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In conducting interviews during an investigation concerning “financial lifestyle,” the investigator should more appropriately tell the person being interviewed that the employee is:

A . Being considered for a position
B . Suspected of wrongdoing
C . Being interviewed in connection with a position of trust
D . Being considered for a promotion
E . None of the above: tell the interviewee nothing

A

C

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Since 1985, the number of international terrorist incidents occurring each year is closest
to:

A. 1000
B. 5000
C. 10,000
D. 20,000

A

A

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The process of combining a number of transmission into one composite signal to be sent over one link is called:

A . Transmission integrity
B . Communication integration
C . A demultiplexer
D . Multiplexing
E . None of the above

A

D

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According to Hallcrest II, North American incidents of terrorism represent what percentage of worldwide incidents?

A. Less than 1 percent
B. About 10 percent
C. Almost 25 percent
D. 40 percent

A

A

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The use of a simple codeword or phrase during a normal conversation to alert other security personnel that an authorized person has been forced to vouch for an unauthorized individual is termed:

A . Code one
B . SOS
C . Security alert
D . Duress code
E . Basic alert

A

D

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The practice of preventing unauthorized persons from gammg intelligent information by analyzing electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment, such as computers, is often termed:

A. Tempest
B. Veiling
C. Bugging
D. Hardening

A

A

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Between the perimeter barrier and exterior structures should be a clear zone covering:

A . 10 feet
B . 15 feet
C . 20 feet
D . 30 feet
E . 40 feet

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C

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A 1990 National Institute of Justice study indicated that what percentage of computer crimes are not prosecuted?

A. 10 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 70 percent
D. 90 percent

A

D

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The percentage of computer security incidents that are annually believed to be attributed to hackers is closest to:

A. 1 percent
B. 10 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 50 percent

A

A

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If the interviewee during an investigation is hostile, it is preferable to conduct the interview at:

A . The security office
B . The home of the interviewee
C . A neutral spot
D . In an automobile
E . At the office of the interviewee’s lawyer

A

A

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The percentage of computer security incidents resulting from “insider” attacks by dishonest and disgruntled employees is approximately:

A. 10 percent
B. 35 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 80 percent

A

D

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To improve cooperation and communications between private security and law enforcement, the authors of Hallcrest II recommend that:

A. Cooperative programs be established in every metropolitan area
B. Cities and counties enact ordinances providing for the police to regulate security
C. Secondary employment of law enforcement officers in security work be prohibited
D. Police academies teach security officers more about police work

A

A

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According to a 1989 Department of Labor study, the percentage of employees in America working for a company that has a drug-testing program for employees or plans to have a drug-testing program is:

A. 1 percent
B. 10 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 80 percent

A

B

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The total annual cost to the United States for drug abuse due to resulting crime, lost productivity, absenteeism, health care costs, and so forth is most closely represented by:

A. $50 million
B. $100 million
C. $100 billion
D. $400 billion

A

C

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The percentage of the world’s production of illegal drugs consumed in the United States is approximately:

A. 5 percent
B. 25 percent
C. 60 percent
D. 95 percent

A

C

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According to a 1989 Gallup Poll, what percentage of American’ workers have personal knowledge of co-workers using illegal drugs on the job?

A. 5 percent
B. 10 percent
C. 25 percent
D. 50 percent

A

C

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17
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Scientists at Yale University (1939) concluded that frustration almost always results in some aggressive reaction, the most important point being:

A . Open aggression against the supervisor
B . Aggression against the person whom the employee feels is responsible
C . Unrelieved aggression builds up until relief from inner pressures becomes imperative
D . A substitute satisfaction, in which the employee “gets even” by stealing from the company

A

D

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18
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In conducting gambling investigations, the security officer should

A . Cooperate with local, county, state, or federal law enforcement
B . Not use undercover operatives
C . Wiretap the employee’s home phone
D . Search the lockers of all suspects
E . None of the above

A

A

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19
Q

Cocaine is derived from which of the following?

A . Cactus plant
B . Poppy plant
C . Coffee bean
D . Coca plant
E . Mushrooms

A

D

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20
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What type of glass would be better for a storefront in terms of resistance to breakage, resistance to heat or extreme cold. and resistance to overall deterioration?

A . Laminated glass
B . Wired glass
C . Plate glass
D . Acrylic material
E . Bullet-resistant glass

A

E

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21
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A National Agency Check consists of:

A . CIA records
B . Civil Service records
C . Coast Guard records
D . Both a and b
E . All of the above

A

E

22
Q

An impelling type of leadership tends to reduce employee dishonesty because:

A . It improves morale.
B . It increases discipline.
C . It sets a good example.
D . It reduces employee frustration
E . All of the above

A

D

23
Q

In handling a mentally disturbed person, one should:

A . Take a strong position as the boss
B . Assume a calm and friendly position
C . Leave the impression he or she has control of the situation
D . All of the above
E . None of the above

A

B

24
Q

The elements of an information security program include:

A . Informing employees that the information is to be protected
B . Establishing the use of patent or nondisclosure agreements
C . Designation of certain information as sensitive
D . Providing the means for employees to protect sensitive information
E . All of the above

A

E

25
Q

The primary tool of pre-employment screening is the:

A . Application form
B . Interview
C . Polygraph
D . Investigator performing the interview

A

A

26
Q

The principle of the pin-tumbler lock can be traced back historically to:

A . Egyptians more than 4000 years ago
B . The Civil War period
C . The late eighteenth century
D . 1905
E . World War I

A

A

27
Q

Which of the following characteristics describes barbiturates?

A . They are used by both physicians and veterinarians to induce sedation and sleep.
B . Larger doses cause sleep 20 to 60 minutes after oral administration.
C . Some individuals may experience a sense of excitement before sedation takes effect.
D . Barbiturates are classified as ultra-short, short, intermediate, and long-acting.
E . All of the above.
F . None of the above.

A

E

28
Q

Of the following questions, what cannot be asked of an applicant because of federal laws?

A . Whether an applicant is married, divorced, separated, widowed, or single
B . Whether an applicant owns or rents a residence
C . Whether an applicant has ever been arrested
D . Whether an applicant’s wages have ever been garnished
E . All of the above, except a
F . All of the above

A

F

29
Q

No invitation, written or oral, shall be given to a foreign national or to a representative of a foreign interest to attend any session of a meeting sponsored by a Department of Defense activity until:

A . A full field investigation has resulted in the necessary security clearance
B . Approval for attendance has been received from the sponsoring activity
C . The Department of the State has given approval
D . The CIA has given approval
E . None of the above

A

B

30
Q

Electromagnetic radiation is detectable electromagnetic energy that is generated by electronic information processing devices.
Which’ of the following is used to protect very sensitive equipment?

A . A current carrier device
B . Pneumatic cavity shielding
C . Tempest shielding
D . Pen register shielding

A

C

31
Q

The U.S. Army trains its polygraph operators as well as those from other U.S. agencies at:

A . West Point, New York
B . Washington,
C . Fort Gordon, Georgia
D . Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
E . Fort Meade, Maryland

A

C

32
Q

The control software of a private board exchange (PBX) can be accessed and compromised by calling the telephone number of a device on the PBX from a computer and modem. The name of this PBX device is the:

A . Internal and remote signal port
B . Current carrier signaling port
C . Time domain reflectometer
D . Remote maintenance access terminal
E . None of the above

A

D

33
Q

The performance requirements of any trustworthy system of identification includes:

A . Resistance to surreptitious substitution or counterfeiting
B . Reliability
C . Validity
D . Both band c
E . All of the above

A

E

34
Q

Which of the following is not known as a stimulant?

A . Cocaine
B . Doriden
C . Ritalin
D . Bacarate
E . Preludin

A

E

35
Q

What are the advantages of having an outside organization perform background screening on your employees?

A . Company personnel are spared potential embarrassments as well as liability claims.
B . Depending on the number of checks, the costs will be lower.
C . Screening will be done by trained staff with extensive sources of information.
D . Screenings will be unbiased with no corrupt motivation.
E . All of the above.

A

E

36
Q

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding illicit cocaine?

A . It is very popular as a recreational drug.
B . It has the potential for extraordinary psychic dependency due to its pleasurable effect.
C . It is distributed as a white crystalline powder and is also known as snow.
D . It is often adulterated to about half its volume by a variety of other ingredients.
E . It is commonly administered by snorting through the nasal passages.
F . All of the above

A

F

37
Q

Whenever classified information is downgraded, declassified, or upgraded, the material shall be promptly and conspicuously marked to indicate:

A . What was changed
B . The date it was changed
C . The identity of the person taking the action
D . All of the above
E . None of the above

A

D

38
Q

The number of combinations possible with a lock that has 40 numbers and a 3-number combination is:

A . 12,000
B . 16,000
C . 32,000
D . 64,000
E . 86,000

A

D

39
Q

Installation of a wireless radio eavesdropping device usually consists of the following:

A . Transmitter and receiver
B . Power supply
C . Antenna
D . Microphone
E . Both a and d
F . All of the above

A

F

40
Q

Any investigation containing unfavorable, information should be retained in a file for a period of not less than:

A . 1 year
B . 5 years
C . 3 years
D . 2 years
E . 10 years

A

C

41
Q

According to estimates, about one third of all business failures are caused by:

A . Theft from employees
B . Bad management
C . Theft from outsiders
D . Poor quality of product or service
E . None of the above

A

A

42
Q

The sensor that is used when air turbulence is present in the room being protected and when there are no potential false alarm sources outside the room and in the field of the detector is a (n):

A . Vibration detector
B . Microwave motion detector
C . Ultrasonic motion detector
D . Acoustic detector
E . None of the above

A

B

43
Q

According to Department of Defense regulations, the security clearance of a contractual employee shall be effective for:

A . Six months
B . One year
C . Two years
D . Five years
E . For as long as he or she is employed by the contractor

A

E

44
Q

A document that is classified “confidential” shall exhibit the marking at:

A . The top of the page
B . The bottom of the page
C . The right-hand side of the page
D . The left-hand side of the page
E . Both the top and bottom of the page

A

E

45
Q

An ADP system that operates in a manner in which at least some of the users with access to the system have neither a security clearance nor a need-to-know status for all classified information that is in the system, but in a manner that the cognizant security officer or a higher authority has determined that the necessary degree of security has been achieved and maintained, is known as:

A . Limited Security Mode
B . Classified Security Mode
C . Controlled Security Mode
D . Restricted Security Mode
E . Dedicated Security Mode

A

C

46
Q

Which of the following statements is not true in regard to an information security program?

A . The information security program is an attempt to make theft of sensitive information difficult, not necessarily to eliminate it.
B . The protection afforded against losses by either internal or external sources is, at best, limited.
C . A good information security program will provide total protection from industrial espionage.
D . A trust relationship must be established and maintained with employees.
E . The good will and compliance of employees is crucial for success.

A

C

47
Q

An experienced safecracker will ordinarily use which of the following methods?

A . Trying the maintenance standard combination
B . Trying the day combination
C . Trying the handle
D . All of the above
E . None of the above

A

D

48
Q

An alarm system that uses a sound- or light-generating device, such as a bell or strobe lights, located on the exterior wall of the protective area to call attention to a violation is known as a(n):

A . Intruder alarm
B . Local alarm
C . Direct alarm
D . Proprietary alarm
E . Central station alarm

A

B

49
Q

A sudden, violent, and noisy eruption, outburst, or discharge by material acted upon with force, such as fire, shock, or electrical charge, which causes the material, either solid or liquid, to convert into gas and violently expand or burst is the definition of:

A . A flash fire
B . An explosion
C . A detonation
D . All of the above
E . None of the above

A

D

50
Q

The main hurdle to overcome for personality tests is the requirement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that such a test not be discriminatory against protected minorities. This rule used as a test is known as the:

A . 30 percent rule
B . 40 percent rule
C . 60 percent rule
D . 80 percent rule
E . None of the above

A

D

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