ASIS Updated ASIS-PSP Exam Questions and Answers by daria

Infrared beam sensors are typically used to detect movement across open areas and are line-of-sight devices. They are not well-suited for enclosed or small, solid objects like safes. They can be easily bypassed or may not be triggered when tampering with a safe that doesn’t break the beam.

A, B, and D are more effective around physical objects:

Capacitance can detect touch or presence.

Microwave can detect motion or disturbance.

Fiber optic cable can detect physical interaction or tampering.

Ethernet uses a method called Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD). Before transmitting data, a device listens (senses) the network to ensure it is not currently in use. If the line is clear, it transmits. If another device transmits at the same time, a collision occurs, and both devices wait a random time before retrying.

File Transfer Protocol (A) governs file exchange, not network access control.

Buses (B) refer to physical data pathways, not protocols.

Staff authority occurs when individuals (such as a chief executive officer or department head) are given delegated authority by their superior but do not sit directly in the operational chain of command. They support line functions by providing recommendations, analysis, and specialized services. Unlike line authority, which involves direct supervision, staff authority enables influence through expertise or policy.

Financial authority (A) pertains to budget control.

Control authority (B) is not a formal organizational term.

Dominance authority (D) is not used in standard management structures.

Risk management is defined as the process of planning and implementing measures before a loss occurs to ensure that, should an adverse event happen, the business can continue operations with minimal disruption. It includes the design of preventive controls and the establishment of contingency plans to safeguard continuity after loss.

References from PSP: ASIS POA – Business Continuity and Risk Response Planning; PSP Guide – Continuity and Crisis Management Principles