ASIS ASIS-CPP Exam
ASIS Certified Protection Professional (Page 5 )

Updated On: 12-Jan-2026

As the security manager of a large corporation located in Southern California, you are charged with formulating a disaster plan to handle emergencies that arise as a result of earthquakes. Which of the following warnings to be issued to employees should not be included in the plan?

  1. If employees are outside, proceed to the nearest building and head for the basement promptly.
  2. If employees are indoors at the time of shaking, they should stay there.
  3. If inside, take cover under sturdy furniture.
  4. If inside, stay near the center of the building.
  5. If inside, stay away from glass windows and doors.

Answer(s): A



Earthquakes constitute a definite concern to the emergency management responsibilities of security managers in certain areas of our country. Accordingly, it is incumbent upon security professionals to have a clear understanding of the basic facts concerning earthquakes. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

  1. Earthquakes are unpredictable and strike without warning.
  2. Earthquakes may last from a few seconds to as long as five minutes.
  3. The actual movement of the ground in an earthquake is usually the direct cause of injury or death.
  4. Earthquakes may also trigger landslides and generate tidal waves.
  5. Most casualties during an earthquake result from falling material.

Answer(s): C



Potential man-made disasters should be included when developing an emergency plan. One of the most common man-made disasters is the plant fire. Which of the following is considered to be the most important aspect of plans for coping with major plant fires?

  1. To make certain that the pIant's fire response team is adequately manned
  2. To make certain that the pIant's firefighting equipment is adequate and in good operating condition
  3. To make certain plant personnel are well trained in firefighting techniques
  4. To make certain that there is a command center with excellent communications
  5. To make certain that mutual assistance agreements have been developed with local governments, other plants, and nearby installations

Answer(s): E



Another area of potential concern from a disaster-planning standpoint is the handling, movement, and disposition of hazardous chemicals. Which of the following agencies is responsible for regulating the movement of hazardous chemicals?

  1. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
  2. The Interstate Commerce Commission
  3. The US. Department of Transportation
  4. The Department of Health and Human Resources
  5. The US. Department of Commerce

Answer(s): C



Security managers must know all aspects of hazardous chemicals used in the plant, especially pertinent data concerning their locations, hazardous properties, characteristics, and potential hazardous reactions to each other. Which of the following is not a primary source of technical information on chemical hazards?

  1. The National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts
  2. The Manufacturing Chemists Association, Washington, D.C.
  3. The National Agricultural Chemists Association, Washington, D.
  4. The Association of American Railroads
  5. The US. Department of Commerce

Answer(s): E



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