ASIS Updated ASIS-PSP Exam Questions and Answers by juliet

The correct answer is C. paracentric.

In PSP physical security knowledge, locks are treated as structural physical security countermeasures, and the PSP Body of Knowledge includes knowledge of locks under physical security measures and countermeasure selection.

A paracentric keyway is a lock keyway design intended to make picking more difficult by restricting the movement of picking tools inside the keyway. It uses complex warding/projections in the keyway so that manipulating the pins becomes harder. ScienceDirect describes paracentric keyways as designs that frustrate picking attempts by making manipulation of pin tumblers to the shear line more difficult.

The other choices are incorrect because spool, mushroom, and serrated are types of security pins used inside lock cylinders, not keyway designs.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. paracentric.

Preliminary cost estimates are developed during the feasibility phase of a project. These early estimates help determine whether a project is viable and worth pursuing, guiding initial decision-making and budgeting discussions.

A (Design) and B (Development) phases involve more detailed cost estimates.

C (Execution) is when implementation begins, after funding is approved.

The three types of comparative negligence statutes include:

Pure approach (A): The plaintiff’s compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault, no matter how high.

50/50 rule (B): The plaintiff can recover damages only if their fault is 50% or less.

51 percent rule (C): The plaintiff can recover only if they are less than 51% at fault.

All three are valid comparative negligence models used in different jurisdictions.

An operational audit is a continuous and comprehensive review of all facets of the security operation. It evaluates whether security procedures are functioning as intended and whether resources are being used efficiently. This process identifies inefficiencies, policy violations, or procedural weaknesses over time.

References from PSP: ASIS POA – Security Operations Review; PSP Study Manual – Domain 3: Operations and Program Evaluation