Test Flash Cards 4

Question 1

Key Terms for a Security Advance
Advance Team

Answer 1

The individual or group of individuals who go ahead of the principal and close protection team, to plan and vet the security advance plan according to the vulnerability and risk assessments provided

Question 2

Key Term
Vulnerability Assessments

Answer 2

Also known as inteligence reports; risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments (RTVAs). The set of information that lays out the risks and vulnerabilities that must be mitigated with a security plan (i.e., in a location with little to no modern medical capabilities, agents must bring medical support).

Question 3

Key Term
Site Surveys

Answer 3

The complete set of information about a site, including room layouts, path of travel for principal, emergency services on site (such as generators, emergency exits, response times for emergency personnel).

Question 4

Key Term
Remain Overnight/Hotel Security Plan

Answer 4

Additional set of protocols and advance security plans if the principal is remaining overnight.
* plan for overnight security
* general site security assessment for where the principal is staying
* Evacuation or emergency relocation plans
* Communication plans to/from principal and overnight security team

Question 5

Key Term
Motorcade Routes

Answer 5

Planning primary and alternate routes of travel for the principal’s motorcade according to local traffic patterns. This is typically rehearsed by the security team one to two days in advance at the time(s) the principal will be traveling. Motorcade route and security planning also includes a motorcade manifest of the individuals planned to be or allowed in a motorcade and a general seating assignment for the motorcade.

Question 6

Key Term
Arrival/Departure Areas

Answer 6

Where principals are arriving and departing from each location, typically primary and alternate arrival/departure areas. Contingency plans should specify what to do if primary areas are unavailable and when agents should default to the alternate location

Question 7

Key Term
Path of travel

Answer 7

The walking path of the principal upon arrival to each location (i.e. exit vehicle, move down hallway to hold room, proceed to stage left, proceed to state, exit stage left, proceed to media room, proceed back down hallway to departure area, exit to motorcade)

Question 8

Key Term
Access Control List

Answer 8

The set of individuals allowed into a site, backstage area, etc. where the principal will be.

Question 9

Key Term
Run of Show

Answer 9

The schedule/itinerary of any event the principal is attending or featured in.

Question 10

Key Term
Trip Itinerary

Answer 10

The full itinerary of the trip if the principal’s events involve travel, including flight arrival/departure times; manifests; all event arrival and departure times; guests or individuals included in motorcades.

Question 11

A thorough, detail-oriented plan for the principal’s movements and critical to keeping the principal safe is knows as what?
1. Protective intelligence
2. An advance
3. An assessment
4. An after action report

Answer 11

2. An advance

Question 12

Key term for close protection
Team Leader

Answer 12

The individual ultimately reponsible for the protection of the principal on a given day or at a given event, the team leader directs the movement of the agents for that day or event.

Question 13

Key term for close protection
Detail leader

Answer 13

The individual responsible for the overall detail, including standards and procedures.

Question 14

Key term for close protection
Formations

Answer 14

Close protection teams will follow certain formations, depending on the location, size of an event, and other factors that may determine how close or far agents need to be from the principal.

Question 15

Key term for close protection
“Loose” protection

Answer 15

Some situations such as small, private events or personal vacations where the principal does not want the close protection team to be obvious. This requires a more discreet style of protection.

Question 16

Key term for close protection
Protective surveillance

Answer 16

Also known as covert protection, this has gained traction in recent years, as either an additional layer of security support to close protection details or a replacement for them.
Teams are typically set back, or at an outer perimeter of a principal’s location, to convey activity that is out of the norm for a particular event or area.

Question 17

Key term for close protection
Security driver vs. protection agent

Answer 17

While many protection agents are cross-trained, and can double as a driver on a detail, it is important to ensure that one individual is designated as a driver for a particular day and/or assignment, and that the designated driver remains in the driver’s position while principals are at an event.
This is critical for a quick evacuation in case of an incident.

Question 18

What are some key differences between private sector EP and government EP? Select all that apply:
1. Individuals providing protections are sworn officials
2. Agents are lawfully armed
3. Regular training and testing cycles are required
4. Clients are high profile

Answer 18

1. Individuals providing protections are sworn officials
2. Agents are lawfully armed
3. Regular training and testing cycles are required

Question 19

If an executive from the organization is kidnapped and made incapable of running the company, the organization can expect three types of financial losses, one of these is:
1. The costly loss of corporate revenue due to lost sales
2. The executive’s services will be lost either temporarily or permanently, which can be costly
3. The subsequent lawsuit from the executive’s family for the loss of the executive
4. The government fining the organization for failing to provide adequate security

Answer 19

2. The executive’s services will be lost either temporarily or permanently, which can be costly

Question 20

What determines an individual’s level of protection?
1. Individual’s salary
2. Individual’s seniority
3. Individual’s risk

Answer 20

3. Individual’s risk

Question 21

What is a background investigation?

Answer 21

A fact finding process of logically, methodically, and lawfully gathering and documenting information about an individual’s background

Question 22

What are two broad reasons an employer should perform background screening and vetting

Answer 22

1. Providing a safe work environment and protecting people
2. Making the best hiring decision

Question 23

What should be considered when determining individual competence?

Answer 23

1. Knowledge, skills, and experience
2. Roles and responsibilities
3. Activities related to roles or functions
4. Relevant experience

Question 24

What are the three key elements of the vetting process?

Answer 24

1. Identity verification
2. Personal history verification
3. Credentialing

Question 25

What steps are taken during the initial applicant screening?

Answer 25

1. Application review 2. Interviews

Question 26

What should be broadly covered in a workplace violence prevention and intervention policy?

Answer 26

State the employer's commitment to providing a safe workplace and set forth a code of conduct that prohibits all violence, threats, and behavior that reasonable could be interpreted as an intent to cause harm, either on-site or off-site during work related activities.

Question 27

What do the workplace violence offender type classifications distinguish?

Answer 27

The various relationships the offenders have to the workplace

Question 28

What are three levels of known subject assessment?

Answer 28

1. Initial 2. Threshold 3. Comprehensive

Question 29

What is executive protection?

Answer 29

The security and risk mitigation measures taken to ensure the safety of individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk because of their employment, high-profile status, high net worth, or various affiliations.

Question 30

What additional policies support a workplace violence prevention and intervention program?

Answer 30

1. Anti-harassment and discrimination 2. Substance abuse 3. Code of business conduct/ethics 4. Electronic communications/computer use 5. Inspections policy

Question 31

What is the first step in building an executive protection program?

Answer 31

Assessing the risk to the individuals, family, or organization being protected

Question 32

What are five domains of executive protection?

Answer 32

1. Corporate 2. Celebrity 3. Government 4. Faith-based 5. Hybrid

Question 33

What is a security advance?

Answer 33

A thorough, detail-oriented advance plan for the principal's movements

Question 34

What is a close protection team?

Answer 34

The group of individuals who provide the final layer of physical protection to principals.

Question 35

What are three examples of corporate executive protection structures?

Answer 35

1. Full-time executive protection employees 2. Outsourced executive protection services 3. A hybrid model

Question 36

Which of the following BEST describes the personnel who are often described as the "first line of defense" in the selection of quality and risk-free applicants for the organization? 1. Background Investigators 2. HR personnel 3. Security manager 4. Contracted Recruiter

Answer 36

First line of defense is always HR!

Question 37

The scope of the vetting process typically address which elements? Select all that apply: 1. Interviewing 2. Identity verification 3. Credentialing 4. Personal history verification

Answer 37

2. Identity verification 3. Credentialing 4. Personal history verification

Question 38

When using a third-party investigator to conduct pre-employment background investigations, which of the following statements is correct? 1. Perons's with any form of criminal history should never ben recommended for hiring 2. The age of any adverse information and the age of the applicant at the time of the adverse incident is not relevant 3. The accountability for the final evaluation of the background investigation remains with the employer

Answer 38

3. The accountability for the final evaluation of the background investigation remains with the employer

Question 39

Offender types Type 1

Answer 39

Has no legitimate relationship to the organization and has criminal intent

Question 40

Offender types Type 2

Answer 40

Has a legitimate relationship with the organization

Question 41

Offender types Type 3

Answer 41

Is a current or former employee of the organization

Question 42

Offender types Type 4

Answer 42

Has a perceived or real personal relationship with an employee

Question 43

For security practitioners, the most effective means of preventing workplace violence is application of which of the following processes? 1. Having a well-trained and adequately armed response force available for rapid response 2. Early detection of this behavioral, emotional, and psychological dynamic 3. Providing stronger physical security protection surrounding the facility's inner, y middle and outer perimeters 4. Providing a well-trained and adequately armed response force as part of the proprietary security force,

Answer 43

2. Early detection of this behavioral, emotional, and psychological dymanmc

Question 44

Which of the following are considered the MOST important elements of a violence risk assessment program? 1. Behavioral recognition, diversion, delay, and adequate response 2. Behavioral recognition, notification, assessment, and adequate response 3. Detection, diversion, delay, and response 4. Detection, deterrence, delay, and response

Answer 44

2. Behavioral recognition, notification, assessment, and adequate response

Question 45

When considering the development of a post-incident recovery plan for acts of workplace violence, which of the following is the highest priority? 1. Evidence collection and preservation for the impeding investigation 2. Notification to management and next of kin 3. Coordination of the Threat Management Team 4. Life safety considering the immediate needs of those impacted

Answer 45

4. Life safety considering the immediate needs of those impacted

Question 46

What drug opportunities may arise in the workplace? Select all that apply: 1. Using 2. Enticing 3. Sharing 4. Purchasing

Answer 46

1. Using 3. Sharing 4. Purchasing

Question 47

What elements are covered in a drug-free workplace policy? Select all that apply 1. Define on-the-job impairment 2. State that drug and alcohol abuse is unacceptable 3. Describe how and when drug tests will be conducted 4. Guarantee immediate termination as a result of drug use

Answer 47

1. Define on-the-job impairment 2. State that drug and alcohol abuse is unacceptable 3. Describe how and when drug tests will be conducted