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  • 1. What is the short title of RA 11917?
A) Private Security Agencies Act
B) Private Detective Act
C) Security Guard Regulation Act
D) Private Security Services Industry Act
  • 2. What does the acronym “LTO” stand for in RA 11917?
A) License to Operate
B) License to Officiate
C) License to Organize
D) License to Observe
  • 3. What does “LESP” refer to under RA 11917?
A) License to Establish Security Profession
B) License to Enlist Security Personnel
C) License to Exercise Security Profession
D) License to Employ Security Professionals
  • 4. Which existing law is repealed by RA 11917?
A) RA 7031
B) RA 5487
C) RA 10591
D) RA 9184
  • 5. Who issues the LTO or LESP under RA 11917?
A) Department of Justice
B) Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
C) Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or authorized representative
D) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
  • 6. Which of the following is considered a “Private Security Agency (PSA)” under RA 11917?
A) Only K9-unit handlers
B) Only persons providing alarm system monitoring
C) Any person or juridical entity that recruits/security guards for hire
D) Any government police force
  • 7. What is required before a person can be granted a LESP?
A) Must undergo pre-licensing training program
B) Must be at least 30 years old
C) Must own a security agency
D) None — license is automatic
  • 8. How long is a valid LESP issued under RA 11917 (subject to renewal)?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 3 years
  • 9. What is the minimum administrative fee that a PSA may charge its clients (as a percentage of contract cost)?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 20%
D) 15%
  • 10. Can a juridical entity (corporation) apply for a License to Operate (LTO) under RA 11917?
A) No, only individuals can apply
B) Yes, but only foreign-owned ones
C) No, juridical entities are excluded
D) Yes, if wholly Filipino-owned and controlled
  • 11. Which among the following is NOT part of the “Private Security Industry” as defined in RA 11917?
A) Private detective agencies
B) Government police patrol units
C) Security training agencies
D) CCTV hardware suppliers and operations
  • 12. True or False: A PSA may remain valid indefinitely once it obtains an LTO.
A) True
B) False
  • 13. Which of the following is a ground for cancellation or suspension of a PSA’s license under RA 11917?
A) Charging administrative fee of 20%
B) Using force to influence elections
C) Hiring only Filipino citizens
D) Operating without firearms
  • 14. What kind of training programs does RA 11917 require before practice?
A) No training required
B) Pre-Licensing Training Programs
C) D.Training only for K9 handlers
D) On-the-job training only
  • 15. Under RA 11917, who qualifies as a “Private Security Professional (PSP)”?
A) Government investigators on
B) Only members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
C) Persons issued a valid LESP after satisfying requirements
D) Any person who works as a guard without license
  • 16. Which of the following is included among the possible roles under PSP as defined by RA 11917?
A) Security guards and watchmen
B) All of the above
C) Private investigators and K9 handlers
D) Security consultants and system designers
  • 17. What must accompany an application for LTO under RA 11917?
A) A bond issued by an accredited surety or insurance company
B) Nothing — just a form
C) A security deposit with the client
D) Proof of previous experience only
  • 18. Which of the following is a declared policy of the State under RA 11917?
A) To limit the role of private security to non-critical establishments only
B) To deregulate private security industry
C) To strengthen regulation and establish quality standards for private security services
D) D To nationalize all private security agencies
  • 19. Can a private security agency deploy more than 2,000 security professionals under RA 11917?
A) Yes — but only if foreign-owned
B) Yes — there is no limit
C) No — limit is 1,000
D) No — limit is 2,000
  • 20. Which law does RA 11917 reference when allowing issuance of firearms to PSAs under certain conditions?
A) RA 7721 (1989 Polaris Law)
B) RA 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act)
C) RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards)
D) RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)
  • 21. Pre-licensing training under RA 11917 may include which of the following courses?
A) Basic Security Guard Course
B) Both A and B
C) None of the above
D) Security Officers Training Course
  • 22. Who among the following may be granted LTO for a Private Security Training Agency (PSTA)?
A) Only a training school, institute, academy or educational institution offering approved courses by PNP or accredited by TESDA
B) Any school — public or private — regardless of accreditation
C) Foreign training institutions only
D) Only the PNP itself
  • 23. True or False: Under RA 11917, a person who renders private security services without a valid LESP may be penalized.
A) False
B) True
  • 24. What happens if a PSA operates with an expired LTO under RA 11917?
A) Must reapply in 1 year only
B) No penalty
C) Automatic cancellation without fine
D) Fine between ₱50,000 and ₱100,000
  • 25. The purpose of RA 11917 includes ensuring that private security personnel are?
A) Competent and able to complement law enforcement authorities in maintaining peace and order
B) Allowed to perform law enforcement duties with full police powers
C) Equipped with firearms only
D) Exempt from training requirements
  • 26. A customer complains about a bag inspection at the gate. As a security officer, what is the most appropriate action to apply customer-relations skills?
A) Explain the policy politely and perform the inspection professionally
B) Refer the customer to HR
C) Ignore the complaint
D) Continue the inspection silently
  • 27. You receive information about a suspicious individual frequently surveying the perimeter. What is your best immediate application of security protocol?
A) Tell other guards verbally only
B) Confront him aggressively
C) Ignore it unless a crime happens
D) Report to your supervisor and document the behavior
  • 28. A fire breaks out in a storage room. What should the security officer apply first?
A) Panic and run
B) Call the media
C) Lock the doors
D) Activate the alarm and assist evacuation
  • 29. A visitor refuses to sign the logbook. What should you apply to handle the situation?
A) Ignore protocol for VIPs
B) Argue with the visitor
C) Deny entry following access control procedure
D) Let them enter since they look trustworthy
  • 30. While on CCTV monitoring, you observe an employee frequently accessing restricted areas. What is your best action?
A) Record the incident and notify the security manager
B) Approach immediately without backup
C) Turn off the CCTV
D) Post the footage online
  • 31. To apply customer service skills during security checks, what should you do?
A) Check bags without permission
B) Greet customers and explain procedures briefly
C) Perform checks silently
D) Avoid eye contac
  • 32. You find a suspicious unattended bag in the lobby. What protocol should you apply?
A) Kick it to check for noise
B) Move it to the office
C) Establish a perimeter and report it
D) Open it immediately
  • 33. An employee reports a lost access card. What should you apply?
A) Tell them to search again
B) Immediately deactivate the card and issue a temporary one
C) Allow entry without identification
D) Ignore the report
  • 34. You are investigating a theft. What is the best application of corporate investigation skills?
A) Gather evidence, review CCTV, and interview witnesses
B) Accuse the suspect instantly
C) Avoid writing a report
D) Destroy old footage
  • 35. During peak hours, people become impatient at security queues. What should you apply?
A) Allow skipping procedures
B) Manage lines and communicate delays politely
C) Shout to maintain order
D) Close the entrance
  • 36. You receive intelligence that a protest group may target the building. What action applies proper risk mitigation?
A) Close the entrance
B) Manage lines and communicate delays politely
C) Shout to maintain order
D) Allow skipping procedures
  • 37. You receive intelligence that a protest group may target the building. What action applies proper risk mitigation?
A) Ignore the intelligence
B) Strengthen perimeter checks and brief the team
C) Cancel all work
D) Lock the building permanently
  • 38. While patrolling, a customer asks for directions. What customer-relations skill do you apply?
A) Point them in the wrong direction
B) Tell them it’s not your job
C) Walk away
D) Assist them courteously
  • 39. A co-worker is violating safety rules. What should you apply?
A) Record it for personal use
B) Join them
C) Report and correct the violation professionally
D) Ignore it
  • 40. A delivery truck arrives without prior notice. What protocol should you apply?
A) Let them unload freely
B) Ignore standard procedure
C) Allow entry immediately
D) Verify documents and confirm with the office
  • 41. During an investigation, you must ensure chain of custody. How do you apply this?
A) Leave evidence unsecured
B) Pass evidence to anyone available
C) Let witnesses hold the item
D) Document all handlers of evidence clearly
  • 42. You notice a CCTV camera malfunctioning. What should you apply?
A) Report and record the malfunction immediately
B) Remove the camera yourself
C) Ignore the issue
D) Cover it
  • 43. A VIP arrives at the premises. What should you do to apply security and customer service?
A) Skip screening
B) Provide guided access within protocol
C) Ask for autographs
D) Let them pass unscreened
  • 44. You are assigned to crowd control during an event. What should you apply?
A) Guide movements and maintain clear communication
B) Block all exits
C) Allow overcrowding
D) Use force immediately
  • 45. A colleague provides unverified information about a potential threat. What is the correct application of intelligence validation?
A) Assume it’s false
B) Spread the information immediately
C) Analyze, verify, and confirm through reliable sources
D) Ignore all intel
  • 46. A customer becomes verbally aggressive. What should you apply?
A) Maintain calm and de-escalate the situation
B) Use force immediately
C) Shout at them
D) Argue back
  • 47. During a medical emergency, what should you apply first?
A) Call medical assistance and perform basic first aid
B) Panic
C) Move the victim without assessment
D) Crowd around the victim
  • 48. A suspicious person asks questions about shift schedules. What should you apply?
A) Give false details
B) Politely decline and report the inquiry
C) Ignore it
D) Provide the information
  • 49. You are tasked to secure sensitive corporate documents. What should you apply?
A) Use secure storage and control access
B) Leave documents on your desk
C) Give copies to all employees
D) Throw them in open bins
  • 50. The building receives a bomb threat via phone. What should you apply?
A) Ignore it
B) Keep the caller talking, record details, and notify authorities
C) Post the threat online
D) Hang up immediately
  • 51. You are to apply proper incident reporting. What should you do?
A) Submit reports without details
B) Document facts clearly, chronologically, and objectively
C) Add personal opinions
D) Delay the report for days
  • 52. During a security survey, you are tasked to verify blind spots in a warehouse. Which tool should you apply to best identify these vulnerable areas?
A) CCTV placement map
B) Risk impact matrix
C) Interview checklist
D) Organizational chart
  • 53. To apply physical security principles, which measure should you implement first when securing a newly constructed perimeter fence?
A) Issuing ID badges
B) Posting emergency hotlines
C) Conducting background checks
D) Installing lighting and surveillance
  • 54. When creating a personnel security plan, which of the following actions best applies the principle of “trust but verify”?
A) Issuing visitor passes
B) Conducting random integrity testing
C) Providing annual training
D) Hiring only referrals
  • 55. A company wants to secure confidential files stored in cabinets. Which application of document security is MOST appropriate?
A) Filing documents alphabetically
B) Placing all documents in open shelves
C) Locking cabinets and applying access logs
D) Allowing unlimited photocopying
  • 56. To apply information security protocols in an office with frequent USB use, what should you implement?
A) Require encrypted USB devices and scanning
B) Allow all employees to bring any USB
C) Encourage file transfers via social media
D) Disable all USB ports permanently
  • 57. You are asked to conduct a threat assessment for a bank. Which step best applies risk identification?
A) Evaluating insurance policies
B) Listing all possible internal and external threats
C) Preparing the annual budget
D) Drafting job descriptions
  • 58. To determine which risks should be addressed first, which tool should be applied?
A) Security guard post order
B) Organizational mission-vision
C) Duty roster
D) Risk probability-impact matrix
  • 59. The HR office wants to limit unauthorized access. Which application of personnel security is MOST effective?
A) Enhancing office décor
B) Allowing visitors to roam freely
C) Open-door policy for transparency
D) Implementing biometric access control
  • 60. When applying physical security in parking areas, which measure provides the strongest deterrence?
A) Adequate lighting and patrols
B) Tree planting
C) Directional signs only
D) Offering valet parking
  • 61. During a security survey, you identify several unsecured emergency exits. What should you apply to correct the issue without violating safety codes?
A) Permanently locking all exits
B) Removing all emergency exit doors
C) Posting "Do Not Enter" signs
D) Installing exit alarms and panic bars
  • 62. What is the correct application of document security in a legal department?
A) Allowing interns unrestricted access
B) Keeping confidential files in fire-resistant safes
C) Using color coding for case folders
D) Displaying documents on bulletin boards
  • 63. When applying BCM, which action ensures critical operations continue after a fire?
A) Closing all branches temporarily
B) Relocating operations to an alternate site
C) Conducting team building
D) Updating organizational charts
  • 64. A company wants to prevent tailgating at entrances. Which measure should you apply?
A) Remove all physical barriers
B) Provide umbrellas for visitors
C) Install turnstiles with access control
D) Add more posters on policies
  • 65. In applying risk management, which step follows risk identification?
A) Risk avoidance
B) Budget allocation
C) Risk assessment and analysis
D) Monitoring guards' attendance
  • 66. Which is an applied method to protect information transmitted through email?
A) Removing passwords
B) Sending drafts to social media inboxes
C) Using unverified public Wi-Fi
D) Applying encryption and multi-factor authentication
  • 67. A security manager must ensure all staff understand emergency roles. Which BCM component should be applied?
A) General orientation lectures
B) Flexible work hours
C) Evacuation and response drills
D) Salary increase program
  • 68. When conducting a security survey of a storage facility, what applied method determines the effectiveness of locks?
A) Listening to employee complaints
B) Performing penetration testing
C) Rearranging inventory
D) Reviewing financial reports
  • 69. Applying personnel security, how should temporary workers be managed
A) Give them master keys
B) Allow them full system access
C) Issue limited access IDs and monitor activities
D) Trust referrals without checks
  • 70. When applying document security for classified materials, which marking system should be used?
A) “Confidential,” “Secret,” and “Restricted” stamps
B) No markings to avoid suspicion
C) Decorative labels
D) Color-blind friendly icons
  • 71. To apply information security during remote work, what should employees use?
A) Open public Wi-Fi
B) Any software they prefer
C) Personal email accounts
D) VPN and secure company devices
  • 72. In risk management, which applied strategy reduces the likelihood of intrusion?
A) Enhancing barriers, lighting, and patrols
B) Eliminating CCTV monitoring
C) Increasing the number of blind spots
D) Reducing guard deployment
  • 73. Which BCM action ensures quick restoration of digital records after system failure?
A) Implementing daily data backups
B) Cmm Giving more breaks
C) Removing antivirus software
D) Playing music during work
  • 74. What is the correct application of a security survey to improve guard performance
A) Reviewing guard logs and observing actual posts
B) Looking only at CCTV footage
C) Asking only senior guards for input
D) Ignoring irregularities found
  • 75. To apply physical security for a VIP event, which measure is MOST appropriate?
A) Rely solely on CCTV
B) Allow guests to enter without screening
C) Remove barriers to ensure smooth flow
D) Establish access control points and metal detectors
  • 76. A company must ensure operations continue during a pandemic. Which BCM strategy should be applied?
A) Lay off all employees
B) Cancel all IT support
C) Create a work-from-home and rotation plan
D) Lock all offices without notice
  • 77. Which principle of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is best applied when analyzing how transparent store-front windows reduce concealment zones?
A) Natural Surveillance
B) Territorial Reinforcement
C) Access Control
D) Maintenance
  • 78. When evaluating a building layout, which design feature most effectively integrates architectural security with emergency egress analysis?
A) Multiple concealed corridors
B) Clearly marked exit routes
C) Decorative landscaping
D) High interior walls
  • 79. In analyzing urban planning risks, which pattern indicates ineffective zoning related to crime concentration?
A) High-crime clusters near abandoned structures
B) Residential zones with active barangay patrols
C) Mixed-use areas with pedestrian flow
D) Commercial districts with regulated lighting
  • 80. A facility’s main entrance is exposed to direct vehicle access from a public road. Which security concept should be analyzed to mitigate vehicle-borne threats?
A) Employee comfort spaces
B) Blast stand-off distance
C) Perimeter painting
D) Interior signage
  • 81. Which architectural element provides both deterrence and detection when evaluating layered security?
A) Decorative fences
B) Motion-activated lighting
C) Carpeted hallways
D) Plain glass windows
  • 82. When analyzing pathways in urban design, which condition most increases risk according to CPTED?
A) Open parks with community presence
B) Narrow alleys with poor lighting
C) Pathways near visible public spaces
D) Walkways monitored by CCTV
  • 83. A security planner is assessing how building orientation affects nighttime risks. Which factor is most critical?
A) Window size
B) Wall color
C) Rooftop slope
D) Light distribution and shadow analysis
  • 84. In physical security analysis, what does the presence of multiple unlocked access doors indicate?
A) Poor access management
B) Strong perimeter control
C) High community engagement
D) Enhanced visitor experience
  • 85. Which urban planning factor most affects emergency response time analysis?
A) Road network connectivity
B) Billboard placement
C) Public decorations
D) Sidewalk artistry
  • 86. Analyzing the effectiveness of bollards in a building’s perimeter relates to which security function?
A) Access control
B) Soft landscaping
C) Natural surveillance
D) C Information security
  • 87. When assessing a security zone plan, which area is most vulnerable if mixed with unrestricted public space?
A) Core administrative area
B) Parking façade
C) Reception lobby
D) Outdoor recreation area
  • 88. A facility uses high walls but lacks surveillance. What analysis best explains this weakness?
A) High barriers eliminate all threats
B) Walls encourage community bonding
C) Walls without monitoring create blind spots
D) Walls improve natural lighting
  • 89. In analyzing building materials for security, laminated glass is preferred because it:
A) Provides resistance to forced entry
B) Breaks easily for ventilation
C) Fades sunlight exposure
D) Reduces electricity consumption
  • 90. When analyzing urban crime patterns, which environmental factor often correlates with increased vandalism?
A) High-visibility parks
B) Areas with community events
C) Areas with poor maintenance ("broken windows")
D) Active commercial zones
  • 91. If a facility has excellent CCTV but poor lighting, what can be concluded?
A) CCTV compensates fully for lighting
B) CCTV automatically brightens footage
C) CCTV becomes ineffective due to darkness
D) CCTV makes lighting unnecessary
  • 92. A building entrance facing a blind corner increases risk because it reduces:
A) Structural stability
B) Interior temperature
C) Employee comfort
D) Visibility for approaching threats
  • 93. Analyzing pedestrian traffic flow is essential in security planning because it:
A) Reduces real estate value
B) Identifies crowding that may mask hostile intent
C) Improves interior aesthetics
D) Helps determine paint colors
  • 94. In physical security evaluation, which combination increases intrusion risk?
A) High walls + intrusion alarms
B) Glass doors + reinforced locks
C) Hidden entrances + poor lighting
D) D CCTVs + guard patrols
  • 95. Which urban design flaw most contributes to crime displacement analysis?
A) Hidden escape routes in informal settlements
B) Pedestrian-friendly walkways
C) Well-planned zoning
D) Overly wide roads
  • 96. The absence of a defined perimeter in architectural design makes it most difficult to analyze:
A) Employee morale
B) Visitor screening points
C) Furniture placement
D) Window design
  • 97. When analyzing physical barriers, which factor most determines their effectiveness?
A) Ability to blend with landscape
B) Height, strength, and placement
C) Aesthetic quality
D) Color scheme
  • 98. A poorly lit parking area is high-risk primarily because it reduces:
A) Natural surveillance opportunities
B) Landscaping efficiency
C) Economic viability
D) Employee punctuality
  • 99. What can be inferred when pedestrian walkways intersect with high-speed traffic lanes?
A) High environmental safety
B) Improved traffic efficiency
C) Elevated hazard and accident risk
D) Increased social interaction
  • 100. If a building uses reflective surfaces at entrances, analysis shows it enhances security by improving:
A) Visibility of approaching individuals
B) Noise reduction
C) Decorative appeal
D) Temperature control
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