Security Services Emergency Response 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'lockdown' procedure?
- Locking up all security equipment at the end of a shift
- Securing all entry points and restricting movement to protect occupants from an active threat (Correct answer)
- Locking the security command center during an emergency
- A regular end-of-day security check procedure
Correct answer: Securing all entry points and restricting movement to protect occupants from an active threat
A lockdown secures a facility by locking all entry points and restricting movement inside to protect occupants from an active threat inside or outside the building.
Question 2: What does 'shelter in place' mean?
- Finding outdoor shelter during a storm
- Remaining inside a building and sealing it from an outside hazard (Correct answer)
- Building a temporary shelter on-site
- Returning to your home during an emergency
Correct answer: Remaining inside a building and sealing it from an outside hazard
Shelter in place means staying inside a building and sealing it from external air or threats, typically used during hazardous material incidents.
Question 3: What is the 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol used for?
- A fitness training program for security guards
- Responding to an active shooter situation (Correct answer)
- A fire evacuation procedure
- A conflict de-escalation technique
Correct answer: Responding to an active shooter situation
Run, Hide, Fight is a protocol for surviving an active shooter situation: run if possible, hide if you cannot run, and fight only as a last resort.
Question 4: What should be included in a first aid kit for a security post?
- Only bandages and antiseptic wipes
- Bandages, gloves, antiseptic, CPR mask, and other basic first aid supplies (Correct answer)
- Only over-the-counter pain medication
- A defibrillator and oxygen tank only
Correct answer: Bandages, gloves, antiseptic, CPR mask, and other basic first aid supplies
A complete first aid kit should include items to handle common injuries and life-threatening situations, such as bandages, gloves, antiseptic, and a CPR face shield.
Question 5: What is an 'AED' (Automated External Defibrillator) used for?
- Monitoring building access electronically
- Delivering an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest (Correct answer)
- Amplifying security radio communications
- Automated entry detection for security systems
Correct answer: Delivering an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest
An AED is a portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to help restore a normal heartbeat in someone experiencing cardiac arrest.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'bomb threat response plan'?
- To acquire bomb-detection equipment for security exercises
- To outline procedures for responding safely to a bomb threat or suspicious package (Correct answer)
- A plan to procure bomb detection equipment for a facility
- A financial plan for security upgrades after an incident
Correct answer: To outline procedures for responding safely to a bomb threat or suspicious package
A bomb threat response plan provides step-by-step procedures for reporting, evacuating, and coordinating with law enforcement when a bomb threat is received.
Security Services Emergency Response 2
What is a 'lockdown' procedure?