ASIS ASIS-PSP - Physical Security Professional (PSP) Exam

The number of security personnel required is typically directly proportional to the size and complexity of a facility, not inversely. Larger facilities or those with more employees often require more security staff to ensure adequate coverage, surveillance, access control, and emergency response. Factors influencing personnel needs include square footage, asset value, location, threat level, and operational hours.

The statement in the question is incorrect, making the correct answer " False. "

PIR (Passive Infrared) detectors are most effective when motion occurs across the sensor’s field of view. This maximizes the differential detection of body heat moving against the ambient background.

B and C (Movement toward/away) produce weaker thermal contrasts.

A (Defeat attempts) is a risk but not a mounting consideration.

Threats in security risk assessments are typically classified as either man-made (e.g., vandalism, terrorism) or natural (e.g., earthquakes, floods). This distinction helps define appropriate mitigation strategies.

A, B, and C describe other possible classifications but are not the foundational categories.

The effectiveness of entry control systems is typically measured by:

Throughput (speed of entry)

False Acceptance Rate (FAR) — unauthorized access

False Rejection Rate (FRR) — denial of access to authorized users

These metrics provide insight into both the security and user experience of the access control system.

A (Cost) is relevant to budgeting, not effectiveness.

B (Activation delays) may affect throughput but isn’t a primary measure.

D (System obsolescence) relates to lifecycle, not effectiveness.

The correct answer is B. The legal, statutory, and regulatory impacts of capturing this type of data or information.

In the ASIS PSP Body of Knowledge, video surveillance is specifically included under electronic security systems. The PSP Body of Knowledge also identifies legal and regulatory considerations for security applications, including video surveillance, privacy issues, personally identifiable information, and life safety.

Video surveillance captures images of people, activities, movements, and sometimes sensitive operational details. Before deploying cameras, the security professional must evaluate whether recording is legally permitted, what notices are required, where cameras may or may not be placed, how long recordings may be retained, who may access the footage, and whether privacy or labor rules apply.

Option A is important because recorded video must be protected from unauthorized access, but storage security comes after determining whether the organization is legally permitted to capture and retain the footage. Option D is also relevant, especially in workplaces, but employee privacy expectations are part of the broader legal and regulatory evaluation. Option C is a business benefit, not the primary security or compliance concern.

Therefore, the most important factor to evaluate when considering video surveillance is B.

A change key is designed to operate a single specific lock within a keyed system and is typically assigned to an individual user for limited access. In key control systems, which are important in organizational and Human Resource security management, different key types are used to control access levels. A change key provides the lowest level of access, ensuring that employees can only enter authorized areas relevant to their roles. This supports accountability, reduces security risks, and helps enforce workplace policies. Options A and C describe functions of master or grand master keys, which open multiple locks. Option D refers to control or core keys used for lock maintenance. Proper use of change keys helps organizations maintain structured access control and protect assets, personnel, and sensitive areas effectively.

Although CPTED focuses heavily on natural surveillance, incorporating mechanical or electronic means such as video cameras enhances visibility and monitoring. Surveillance deters criminal behavior and increases the chance of detection.

B (Brick wall) may obstruct visibility.

C (Planting trees) could obscure lines of sight.

D (Revolving doors) relate more to access control than CPTED surveillance goals.

Proximity badges use radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, allowing them to be read without physical contact. When held near a reader, the embedded chip transmits its identifier wirelessly.

A: Embedded parallel wires are characteristic of older magnetic stripe cards.

C: Proximity cards contain ID numbers, not personal data.

D: Optical sensors apply to barcoded or Wiegand cards, not proximity cards.

Continuity planning involves developing strategies and procedures to ensure that critical infrastructure, processes, and systems continue to function or are restored promptly after a disruption. It includes emergency response, crisis management, recovery, and resumption phases.

Contingent planning (A) is not a standard term.

Resource planning (C) focuses on allocation of resources, not continuity.

Resumption planning (D) is a subset of continuity planning.

The Salami Technique is a type of computer or financial fraud where small amounts of money are siphoned off from many transactions or accounts. These amounts are often so minor that they go unnoticed individually but accumulate into significant sums when aggregated. It’s often associated with insider fraud and manipulation of accounting or financial systems.

Manipulation technique (A) is a general term.

Auction planning (B) and Hostile applets (D) are unrelated concepts.