IAHSS ADVANCED OFFICER
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
What-is-the-primary-role-of-a-security-officer-in-crime-prevention?
a.-Reduce-the-desire-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
b.-Patrol-all-assigned-areas-dilligently.
c.-Reduce-the-opportunity-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
d.-None-of-these---ans-✔✔c.-Reduce-the-opportunity-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
Crime-prevention-is-the-anticipation,-recognition,-and-appraisal-of-a-crime-risk.-It-also-
involves-what?
a.-Initiating-some-action-to-remove-or-reduce-the-risk.
b.-Reporting-the-risk-to-law-enforcement-authorities.
c.-Documenting-the-risk-to-the-administration.
d.-Each-of-the-above.---ans-✔✔a.-Initiating-some-action-to-remove-or-reduce-the-risk.
What-must-be-done-about-life-safety-deficiencies-found-in-the-hazzard-surveillance-tour?
a.-Report-them-to-the-nearest-medical-personnel.
b.-Correct-them-before-the-next-safety-committee-meeting.
c.-Report-them-to-the-Occupational-Safety-and-Health-Administration.
d.-Correct-them-immediately.---ans-✔✔d.-Correct-them-immediately.
What-is-the-purpose-of-crime-analysis?
a.-Identify-problems-and-develop-strategies-to-reduce-problems.
b.-Assist-law-enforcement-in-identifying-known-criminals.
c.-Solve-crimes-and-make-arrests.
d.-None-of-the-above.---ans-✔✔a.-Identify-problems-and-develop-strategies-to-reduce-
problems.
Which-of-the-following-is-easier-and-more-cost-effective-for-an-institution?
a.-Allowing-outside-organizations-to-conduct-safety-training.
b.-Installing-access-controls-only-on-exterior-doors.
c.-Using-off-duty-law-enforcement-officers-instead-of-security-officers.
d.-Building-in-security-systems-during-building-design.---ans-✔✔d.-Building-in-security-
systems-during-building-design.
The-Triangle-of-Crime-consists-of:
a.-Opportunity,-Unattended-Items,-Desire
,b.-Ability,-Opportunity,-Randon-Access
c.-Opportunity,-Desire,-Ability
d.-Access,-Desire,-Opportunity---ans-✔✔c.-Opportunity,-Desire,-Ability
What-are-the-layers-of-protection-through-physical-security-planning?---ans-✔✔*-
Perimeter-Barrior:-line-or-outside-perimeter-of-the-site
*-Building's-Exterior:-top,-sides,-bottom-of-building
*-Interior-Controls:-lock/key-systems,-access-control-systems,-
-alarms,-camera,-policies/procedures,-training
How-can-employee-awareness-programs-improve-safety-in-a-healthcare-facility?---ans-
✔✔*-Generates-employee-involvement
*-Improves-trust/credibility-in-the-security-program-and-it's
-personnel
What-are-the-two-most-important-aspects-of-a-successful-security-program?
a.-Assist-law-enforcement-and-identifying-known-criminals
b.-Patrol-and-crime-prevention
c.-Crime-prevention-and-risk-assessment
d.-Security-awareness-and-crime-prevention---ans-✔✔d.-Security-awareness-and-crime-
prevention
Why-is-crime-analysis-important?---ans-✔✔It-helps-security-monitor-the-level-and-types-of-
crime-and-seasonal-fluctuations.
How-does-environmental-design-promote-a-safer-environment?---ans-✔✔Design-areas-
with:
-CPTED
-Clear-sight-lines
-Appropriate-lighting
-Unambiguous-sinage
Sprinkler-heads-must-not-have-any-obstruction-or-storage-within-_____-inches-of-the-
sprinkler-head:
a.-12
b.-16
c.-18
d.-20---ans-✔✔c.-18
What-agency-requires-Hazard-Surveillance-Rounds?
a.-Occupational-Safety-Health-Association-(OSHA)
b.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
c.-National-Fire-Protection-Association-(NFPA)
d.-Environmental-Protection-Agency-(EPA)---ans-✔✔b.-The-Joint-Commission
What-are-the-two-categories-of-safety-and-securities-inspections?
, a.-Surveillance-surveys-and-security-surveys
b.-Hazard-inspections-and-security-rounds
c.-Hazard-surveillance-rounds-and-security-surveys
d.-Surveillance-rounds-and-hazard-surveillance-surveys---ans-✔✔c.-Hazard-surveillance-
rounds-and-security-surveys
Hazard-Surveillance-Round-inspections-are-reported-to:
a.-Occupational-Safety-Health-Association-(OSHA)
b.-The-Supervisor-of-the-facility
c.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
d.-The-safety-committee-of-the-healthcare-organization---ans-✔✔d.-The-safety-committee-
of-the-healthcare-organization
Patient-care-buildings-and-satellite-health-centers-require-Hazard-Surveillance-Round-
inspections:
a.-Once-per-year
b.-Twice-per-year
c.-Every-two-years
d.-Every-three-years---ans-✔✔c.-Twice-per-year
Non-patient-care-buildings-and-exterior-grounds-require-Hazard-Surveillance-Round-
inspections:
a.-Once-per-year
b.-Twice-per-year
c.-Every-two-years
d.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔a.-Once-per-year
The-five-step-approach-to-crime-analysis-is:
a.-Gather,-Collate,-Analyze,-Separate,-Evaluate-feedback
b.-Collect,-Collate,-Analyze,-Disseminate,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback
c.-Collect,-Evaluate,-Collate,-Disseminate,-Gather-feedback
d.Collect,-Collate,-Analyze,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback---ans-✔✔b.-Collect,-Collate,-
Analyze,-Disseminate,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback
Crime-analysis-data-reports-should-be-presented-to-the-institutional-safety-committee-
how-often?
a.-Quarterly
b.-Bi-Annually
c.-Annually
d.-Never---ans-✔✔a.-Quarterly
Healthcare-facilities-that-provide-_______-customer-service-motivate-customers-to-tell-
others-about-these-organizations.
a.-Respectful
b.-Adequate
c.-Knowledgeable
CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS
What-is-the-primary-role-of-a-security-officer-in-crime-prevention?
a.-Reduce-the-desire-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
b.-Patrol-all-assigned-areas-dilligently.
c.-Reduce-the-opportunity-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
d.-None-of-these---ans-✔✔c.-Reduce-the-opportunity-for-a-person-to-committ-a-crime.
Crime-prevention-is-the-anticipation,-recognition,-and-appraisal-of-a-crime-risk.-It-also-
involves-what?
a.-Initiating-some-action-to-remove-or-reduce-the-risk.
b.-Reporting-the-risk-to-law-enforcement-authorities.
c.-Documenting-the-risk-to-the-administration.
d.-Each-of-the-above.---ans-✔✔a.-Initiating-some-action-to-remove-or-reduce-the-risk.
What-must-be-done-about-life-safety-deficiencies-found-in-the-hazzard-surveillance-tour?
a.-Report-them-to-the-nearest-medical-personnel.
b.-Correct-them-before-the-next-safety-committee-meeting.
c.-Report-them-to-the-Occupational-Safety-and-Health-Administration.
d.-Correct-them-immediately.---ans-✔✔d.-Correct-them-immediately.
What-is-the-purpose-of-crime-analysis?
a.-Identify-problems-and-develop-strategies-to-reduce-problems.
b.-Assist-law-enforcement-in-identifying-known-criminals.
c.-Solve-crimes-and-make-arrests.
d.-None-of-the-above.---ans-✔✔a.-Identify-problems-and-develop-strategies-to-reduce-
problems.
Which-of-the-following-is-easier-and-more-cost-effective-for-an-institution?
a.-Allowing-outside-organizations-to-conduct-safety-training.
b.-Installing-access-controls-only-on-exterior-doors.
c.-Using-off-duty-law-enforcement-officers-instead-of-security-officers.
d.-Building-in-security-systems-during-building-design.---ans-✔✔d.-Building-in-security-
systems-during-building-design.
The-Triangle-of-Crime-consists-of:
a.-Opportunity,-Unattended-Items,-Desire
,b.-Ability,-Opportunity,-Randon-Access
c.-Opportunity,-Desire,-Ability
d.-Access,-Desire,-Opportunity---ans-✔✔c.-Opportunity,-Desire,-Ability
What-are-the-layers-of-protection-through-physical-security-planning?---ans-✔✔*-
Perimeter-Barrior:-line-or-outside-perimeter-of-the-site
*-Building's-Exterior:-top,-sides,-bottom-of-building
*-Interior-Controls:-lock/key-systems,-access-control-systems,-
-alarms,-camera,-policies/procedures,-training
How-can-employee-awareness-programs-improve-safety-in-a-healthcare-facility?---ans-
✔✔*-Generates-employee-involvement
*-Improves-trust/credibility-in-the-security-program-and-it's
-personnel
What-are-the-two-most-important-aspects-of-a-successful-security-program?
a.-Assist-law-enforcement-and-identifying-known-criminals
b.-Patrol-and-crime-prevention
c.-Crime-prevention-and-risk-assessment
d.-Security-awareness-and-crime-prevention---ans-✔✔d.-Security-awareness-and-crime-
prevention
Why-is-crime-analysis-important?---ans-✔✔It-helps-security-monitor-the-level-and-types-of-
crime-and-seasonal-fluctuations.
How-does-environmental-design-promote-a-safer-environment?---ans-✔✔Design-areas-
with:
-CPTED
-Clear-sight-lines
-Appropriate-lighting
-Unambiguous-sinage
Sprinkler-heads-must-not-have-any-obstruction-or-storage-within-_____-inches-of-the-
sprinkler-head:
a.-12
b.-16
c.-18
d.-20---ans-✔✔c.-18
What-agency-requires-Hazard-Surveillance-Rounds?
a.-Occupational-Safety-Health-Association-(OSHA)
b.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
c.-National-Fire-Protection-Association-(NFPA)
d.-Environmental-Protection-Agency-(EPA)---ans-✔✔b.-The-Joint-Commission
What-are-the-two-categories-of-safety-and-securities-inspections?
, a.-Surveillance-surveys-and-security-surveys
b.-Hazard-inspections-and-security-rounds
c.-Hazard-surveillance-rounds-and-security-surveys
d.-Surveillance-rounds-and-hazard-surveillance-surveys---ans-✔✔c.-Hazard-surveillance-
rounds-and-security-surveys
Hazard-Surveillance-Round-inspections-are-reported-to:
a.-Occupational-Safety-Health-Association-(OSHA)
b.-The-Supervisor-of-the-facility
c.-The-Joint-Commission-(TJC)
d.-The-safety-committee-of-the-healthcare-organization---ans-✔✔d.-The-safety-committee-
of-the-healthcare-organization
Patient-care-buildings-and-satellite-health-centers-require-Hazard-Surveillance-Round-
inspections:
a.-Once-per-year
b.-Twice-per-year
c.-Every-two-years
d.-Every-three-years---ans-✔✔c.-Twice-per-year
Non-patient-care-buildings-and-exterior-grounds-require-Hazard-Surveillance-Round-
inspections:
a.-Once-per-year
b.-Twice-per-year
c.-Every-two-years
d.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔a.-Once-per-year
The-five-step-approach-to-crime-analysis-is:
a.-Gather,-Collate,-Analyze,-Separate,-Evaluate-feedback
b.-Collect,-Collate,-Analyze,-Disseminate,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback
c.-Collect,-Evaluate,-Collate,-Disseminate,-Gather-feedback
d.Collect,-Collate,-Analyze,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback---ans-✔✔b.-Collect,-Collate,-
Analyze,-Disseminate,-Gather/Evaluate-feedback
Crime-analysis-data-reports-should-be-presented-to-the-institutional-safety-committee-
how-often?
a.-Quarterly
b.-Bi-Annually
c.-Annually
d.-Never---ans-✔✔a.-Quarterly
Healthcare-facilities-that-provide-_______-customer-service-motivate-customers-to-tell-
others-about-these-organizations.
a.-Respectful
b.-Adequate
c.-Knowledgeable
