LEA3-ISAMANA - Quiz
  • 1. What is the short title of RA 11917?
A) Security Guard Regulation Act
B) Private Security Services Industry Act
C) Private Detective Act
D) Private Security Agencies Act
  • 2. What does the acronym “LTO” stand for in RA 11917?
A) License to Operate
B) License to Officiate
C) License to Observe
D) License to Organize
  • 3. What does “LESP” refer to under RA 11917?
A) License to Enlist Security Personnel
B) License to Establish Security Profession
C) License to Exercise Security Profession
D) License to Employ Security Professionals
  • 4. Which existing law is repealed by RA 11917?
A) RA 9184
B) RA 7031
C) RA 10591
D) RA 5487
  • 5. Who issues the LTO or LESP under RA 11917?
A) Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or authorized representative
B) Department of Justice
C) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
D) Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
  • 6. Which of the following is considered a “Private Security Agency (PSA)” under RA 11917?
A) Any person or juridical entity that recruits/security guards for hire
B) Any government police force
C) Only K9-unit handlers
D) Only persons providing alarm system monitoring
  • 7. What is required before a person can be granted a LESP?
A) Must be at least 30 years old
B) Must own a security agency
C) Must undergo pre-licensing training program
D) None — license is automatic
  • 8. How long is a valid LESP issued under RA 11917 (subject to renewal)?
A) 5 years
B) 3 years
C) 2 years
D) 4 years
  • 9. What is the minimum administrative fee that a PSA may charge its clients (as a percentage of contract cost)?
A) 15%
B) 10%
C) 25%
D) 20%
  • 10. Can a juridical entity (corporation) apply for a License to Operate (LTO) under RA 11917?
A) Yes, if wholly Filipino-owned and controlled
B) No, only individuals can apply
C) No, juridical entities are excluded
D) Yes, but only foreign-owned ones
  • 11. Which among the following is NOT part of the “Private Security Industry” as defined in RA 11917?
A) CCTV hardware suppliers and operations
B) Private detective agencies
C) Security training agencies
D) Government police patrol units
  • 12. True or False: A PSA may remain valid indefinitely once it obtains an LTO.
A) True
B) False
  • 13. Which of the following is a ground for cancellation or suspension of a PSA’s license under RA 11917?
A) Charging administrative fee of 20%
B) Using force to influence elections
C) Operating without firearms
D) Hiring only Filipino citizens
  • 14. What kind of training programs does RA 11917 require before practice?
A) On-the-job training only
B) D.Training only for K9 handlers
C) Pre-Licensing Training Programs
D) No training required
  • 15. Under RA 11917, who qualifies as a “Private Security Professional (PSP)”?
A) Government investigators on
B) Only members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
C) Any person who works as a guard without license
D) Persons issued a valid LESP after satisfying requirements
  • 16. Which of the following is included among the possible roles under PSP as defined by RA 11917?
A) Private investigators and K9 handlers
B) Security consultants and system designers
C) All of the above
D) Security guards and watchmen
  • 17. What must accompany an application for LTO under RA 11917?
A) A bond issued by an accredited surety or insurance company
B) Proof of previous experience only
C) A security deposit with the client
D) Nothing — just a form
  • 18. Which of the following is a declared policy of the State under RA 11917?
A) To strengthen regulation and establish quality standards for private security services
B) D To nationalize all private security agencies
C) To limit the role of private security to non-critical establishments only
D) To deregulate private security industry
  • 19. Can a private security agency deploy more than 2,000 security professionals under RA 11917?
A) No — limit is 1,000
B) Yes — there is no limit
C) No — limit is 2,000
D) Yes — but only if foreign-owned
  • 20. Which law does RA 11917 reference when allowing issuance of firearms to PSAs under certain conditions?
A) RA 7721 (1989 Polaris Law)
B) RA 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act)
C) RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards)
D) RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act)
  • 21. Pre-licensing training under RA 11917 may include which of the following courses?
A) None of the above
B) Both A and B
C) Security Officers Training Course
D) Basic Security Guard Course
  • 22. Who among the following may be granted LTO for a Private Security Training Agency (PSTA)?
A) Only the PNP itself
B) Only a training school, institute, academy or educational institution offering approved courses by PNP or accredited by TESDA
C) Foreign training institutions only
D) Any school — public or private — regardless of accreditation
  • 23. True or False: Under RA 11917, a person who renders private security services without a valid LESP may be penalized.
A) False
B) True
  • 24. What happens if a PSA operates with an expired LTO under RA 11917?
A) No penalty
B) Must reapply in 1 year only
C) Fine between ₱50,000 and ₱100,000
D) Automatic cancellation without fine
  • 25. The purpose of RA 11917 includes ensuring that private security personnel are?
A) Competent and able to complement law enforcement authorities in maintaining peace and order
B) Allowed to perform law enforcement duties with full police powers
C) Exempt from training requirements
D) Equipped with firearms only
  • 26. A customer complains about a bag inspection at the gate. As a security officer, what is the most appropriate action to apply customer-relations skills?
A) Continue the inspection silently
B) Ignore the complaint
C) Refer the customer to HR
D) Explain the policy politely and perform the inspection professionally
  • 27. You receive information about a suspicious individual frequently surveying the perimeter. What is your best immediate application of security protocol?
A) Confront him aggressively
B) Tell other guards verbally only
C) Report to your supervisor and document the behavior
D) Ignore it unless a crime happens
  • 28. A fire breaks out in a storage room. What should the security officer apply first?
A) Activate the alarm and assist evacuation
B) Lock the doors
C) Panic and run
D) Call the media
  • 29. A visitor refuses to sign the logbook. What should you apply to handle the situation?
A) Argue with the visitor
B) Ignore protocol for VIPs
C) Deny entry following access control procedure
D) Let them enter since they look trustworthy
  • 30. While on CCTV monitoring, you observe an employee frequently accessing restricted areas. What is your best action?
A) Approach immediately without backup
B) Post the footage online
C) Turn off the CCTV
D) Record the incident and notify the security manager
  • 31. To apply customer service skills during security checks, what should you do?
A) Check bags without permission
B) Greet customers and explain procedures briefly
C) Avoid eye contac
D) Perform checks silently
  • 32. You find a suspicious unattended bag in the lobby. What protocol should you apply?
A) Establish a perimeter and report it
B) Move it to the office
C) Kick it to check for noise
D) Open it immediately
  • 33. An employee reports a lost access card. What should you apply?
A) Immediately deactivate the card and issue a temporary one
B) Ignore the report
C) Tell them to search again
D) Allow entry without identification
  • 34. You are investigating a theft. What is the best application of corporate investigation skills?
A) Destroy old footage
B) Gather evidence, review CCTV, and interview witnesses
C) Accuse the suspect instantly
D) Avoid writing a report
  • 35. During peak hours, people become impatient at security queues. What should you apply?
A) Close the entrance
B) Allow skipping procedures
C) Shout to maintain order
D) Manage lines and communicate delays politely
  • 36. You receive intelligence that a protest group may target the building. What action applies proper risk mitigation?
A) Close the entrance
B) Shout to maintain order
C) Manage lines and communicate delays politely
D) Allow skipping procedures
  • 37. You receive intelligence that a protest group may target the building. What action applies proper risk mitigation?
A) Cancel all work
B) Ignore the intelligence
C) Lock the building permanently
D) Strengthen perimeter checks and brief the team
  • 38. While patrolling, a customer asks for directions. What customer-relations skill do you apply?
A) Walk away
B) Point them in the wrong direction
C) Assist them courteously
D) Tell them it’s not your job
  • 39. A co-worker is violating safety rules. What should you apply?
A) Report and correct the violation professionally
B) Ignore it
C) Record it for personal use
D) Join them
  • 40. A delivery truck arrives without prior notice. What protocol should you apply?
A) Ignore standard procedure
B) Let them unload freely
C) Allow entry immediately
D) Verify documents and confirm with the office
  • 41. During an investigation, you must ensure chain of custody. How do you apply this?
A) Let witnesses hold the item
B) Pass evidence to anyone available
C) Leave evidence unsecured
D) Document all handlers of evidence clearly
  • 42. You notice a CCTV camera malfunctioning. What should you apply?
A) Report and record the malfunction immediately
B) Cover it
C) Remove the camera yourself
D) Ignore the issue
  • 43. A VIP arrives at the premises. What should you do to apply security and customer service?
A) Let them pass unscreened
B) Provide guided access within protocol
C) Skip screening
D) Ask for autographs
  • 44. You are assigned to crowd control during an event. What should you apply?
A) Guide movements and maintain clear communication
B) Allow overcrowding
C) Use force immediately
D) Block all exits
  • 45. A colleague provides unverified information about a potential threat. What is the correct application of intelligence validation?
A) Spread the information immediately
B) Assume it’s false
C) Ignore all intel
D) Analyze, verify, and confirm through reliable sources
  • 46. A customer becomes verbally aggressive. What should you apply?
A) Argue back
B) Shout at them
C) Use force immediately
D) Maintain calm and de-escalate the situation
  • 47. During a medical emergency, what should you apply first?
A) Move the victim without assessment
B) Crowd around the victim
C) Call medical assistance and perform basic first aid
D) Panic
  • 48. A suspicious person asks questions about shift schedules. What should you apply?
A) Give false details
B) Provide the information
C) Ignore it
D) Politely decline and report the inquiry
  • 49. You are tasked to secure sensitive corporate documents. What should you apply?
A) Give copies to all employees
B) Throw them in open bins
C) Leave documents on your desk
D) Use secure storage and control access
  • 50. The building receives a bomb threat via phone. What should you apply?
A) Ignore it
B) Keep the caller talking, record details, and notify authorities
C) Hang up immediately
D) Post the threat online
  • 51. You are to apply proper incident reporting. What should you do?
A) Delay the report for days
B) Add personal opinions
C) Document facts clearly, chronologically, and objectively
D) Submit reports without details
  • 52. During a security survey, you are tasked to verify blind spots in a warehouse. Which tool should you apply to best identify these vulnerable areas?
A) Organizational chart
B) CCTV placement map
C) Interview checklist
D) Risk impact matrix
  • 53. To apply physical security principles, which measure should you implement first when securing a newly constructed perimeter fence?
A) Posting emergency hotlines
B) Conducting background checks
C) Installing lighting and surveillance
D) Issuing ID badges
  • 54. When creating a personnel security plan, which of the following actions best applies the principle of “trust but verify”?
A) Issuing visitor passes
B) Providing annual training
C) Conducting random integrity testing
D) Hiring only referrals
  • 55. A company wants to secure confidential files stored in cabinets. Which application of document security is MOST appropriate?
A) Locking cabinets and applying access logs
B) Allowing unlimited photocopying
C) Filing documents alphabetically
D) Placing all documents in open shelves
  • 56. To apply information security protocols in an office with frequent USB use, what should you implement?
A) Encourage file transfers via social media
B) Disable all USB ports permanently
C) Allow all employees to bring any USB
D) Require encrypted USB devices and scanning
  • 57. You are asked to conduct a threat assessment for a bank. Which step best applies risk identification?
A) Drafting job descriptions
B) Preparing the annual budget
C) Listing all possible internal and external threats
D) Evaluating insurance policies
  • 58. To determine which risks should be addressed first, which tool should be applied?
A) Duty roster
B) Security guard post order
C) Organizational mission-vision
D) Risk probability-impact matrix
  • 59. The HR office wants to limit unauthorized access. Which application of personnel security is MOST effective?
A) Enhancing office décor
B) Implementing biometric access control
C) Open-door policy for transparency
D) Allowing visitors to roam freely
  • 60. When applying physical security in parking areas, which measure provides the strongest deterrence?
A) Tree planting
B) Adequate lighting and patrols
C) Directional signs only
D) Offering valet parking
  • 61. During a security survey, you identify several unsecured emergency exits. What should you apply to correct the issue without violating safety codes?
A) Removing all emergency exit doors
B) Permanently locking all exits
C) Installing exit alarms and panic bars
D) Posting "Do Not Enter" signs
  • 62. What is the correct application of document security in a legal department?
A) Displaying documents on bulletin boards
B) Allowing interns unrestricted access
C) Keeping confidential files in fire-resistant safes
D) Using color coding for case folders
  • 63. When applying BCM, which action ensures critical operations continue after a fire?
A) Closing all branches temporarily
B) Relocating operations to an alternate site
C) Conducting team building
D) Updating organizational charts
  • 64. A company wants to prevent tailgating at entrances. Which measure should you apply?
A) Provide umbrellas for visitors
B) Add more posters on policies
C) Install turnstiles with access control
D) Remove all physical barriers
  • 65. In applying risk management, which step follows risk identification?
A) Budget allocation
B) Risk avoidance
C) Monitoring guards' attendance
D) Risk assessment and analysis
  • 66. Which is an applied method to protect information transmitted through email?
A) Using unverified public Wi-Fi
B) Applying encryption and multi-factor authentication
C) Sending drafts to social media inboxes
D) Removing passwords
  • 67. A security manager must ensure all staff understand emergency roles. Which BCM component should be applied?
A) Flexible work hours
B) General orientation lectures
C) Salary increase program
D) Evacuation and response drills
  • 68. When conducting a security survey of a storage facility, what applied method determines the effectiveness of locks?
A) Reviewing financial reports
B) Listening to employee complaints
C) Rearranging inventory
D) Performing penetration testing
  • 69. Applying personnel security, how should temporary workers be managed
A) Issue limited access IDs and monitor activities
B) Trust referrals without checks
C) Allow them full system access
D) Give them master keys
  • 70. When applying document security for classified materials, which marking system should be used?
A) “Confidential,” “Secret,” and “Restricted” stamps
B) Decorative labels
C) Color-blind friendly icons
D) No markings to avoid suspicion
  • 71. To apply information security during remote work, what should employees use?
A) VPN and secure company devices
B) Personal email accounts
C) Any software they prefer
D) Open public Wi-Fi
  • 72. In risk management, which applied strategy reduces the likelihood of intrusion?
A) Increasing the number of blind spots
B) Reducing guard deployment
C) Eliminating CCTV monitoring
D) Enhancing barriers, lighting, and patrols
  • 73. Which BCM action ensures quick restoration of digital records after system failure?
A) Removing antivirus software
B) Implementing daily data backups
C) Playing music during work
D) Cmm Giving more breaks
  • 74. What is the correct application of a security survey to improve guard performance
A) Looking only at CCTV footage
B) Reviewing guard logs and observing actual posts
C) Asking only senior guards for input
D) Ignoring irregularities found
  • 75. To apply physical security for a VIP event, which measure is MOST appropriate?
A) Remove barriers to ensure smooth flow
B) Rely solely on CCTV
C) Allow guests to enter without screening
D) Establish access control points and metal detectors
  • 76. A company must ensure operations continue during a pandemic. Which BCM strategy should be applied?
A) Lock all offices without notice
B) Create a work-from-home and rotation plan
C) Lay off all employees
D) Cancel all IT support
  • 77. Which principle of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is best applied when analyzing how transparent store-front windows reduce concealment zones?
A) Maintenance
B) Natural Surveillance
C) Access Control
D) Territorial Reinforcement
  • 78. When evaluating a building layout, which design feature most effectively integrates architectural security with emergency egress analysis?
A) Decorative landscaping
B) Clearly marked exit routes
C) Multiple concealed corridors
D) High interior walls
  • 79. In analyzing urban planning risks, which pattern indicates ineffective zoning related to crime concentration?
A) High-crime clusters near abandoned structures
B) Residential zones with active barangay patrols
C) Mixed-use areas with pedestrian flow
D) Commercial districts with regulated lighting
  • 80. A facility’s main entrance is exposed to direct vehicle access from a public road. Which security concept should be analyzed to mitigate vehicle-borne threats?
A) Blast stand-off distance
B) Perimeter painting
C) Employee comfort spaces
D) Interior signage
  • 81. Which architectural element provides both deterrence and detection when evaluating layered security?
A) Plain glass windows
B) Carpeted hallways
C) Decorative fences
D) Motion-activated lighting
  • 82. When analyzing pathways in urban design, which condition most increases risk according to CPTED?
A) Pathways near visible public spaces
B) Narrow alleys with poor lighting
C) Walkways monitored by CCTV
D) Open parks with community presence
  • 83. A security planner is assessing how building orientation affects nighttime risks. Which factor is most critical?
A) Window size
B) Wall color
C) Light distribution and shadow analysis
D) Rooftop slope
  • 84. In physical security analysis, what does the presence of multiple unlocked access doors indicate?
A) Poor access management
B) Enhanced visitor experience
C) Strong perimeter control
D) High community engagement
  • 85. Which urban planning factor most affects emergency response time analysis?
A) Public decorations
B) Billboard placement
C) Sidewalk artistry
D) Road network connectivity
  • 86. Analyzing the effectiveness of bollards in a building’s perimeter relates to which security function?
A) Access control
B) Natural surveillance
C) C Information security
D) Soft landscaping
  • 87. When assessing a security zone plan, which area is most vulnerable if mixed with unrestricted public space?
A) Outdoor recreation area
B) Reception lobby
C) Core administrative area
D) Parking façade
  • 88. A facility uses high walls but lacks surveillance. What analysis best explains this weakness?
A) Walls without monitoring create blind spots
B) Walls improve natural lighting
C) Walls encourage community bonding
D) High barriers eliminate all threats
  • 89. In analyzing building materials for security, laminated glass is preferred because it:
A) Reduces electricity consumption
B) Provides resistance to forced entry
C) Breaks easily for ventilation
D) Fades sunlight exposure
  • 90. When analyzing urban crime patterns, which environmental factor often correlates with increased vandalism?
A) High-visibility parks
B) Areas with community events
C) Active commercial zones
D) Areas with poor maintenance ("broken windows")
  • 91. If a facility has excellent CCTV but poor lighting, what can be concluded?
A) CCTV makes lighting unnecessary
B) CCTV automatically brightens footage
C) CCTV becomes ineffective due to darkness
D) CCTV compensates fully for lighting
  • 92. A building entrance facing a blind corner increases risk because it reduces:
A) Employee comfort
B) Interior temperature
C) Structural stability
D) Visibility for approaching threats
  • 93. Analyzing pedestrian traffic flow is essential in security planning because it:
A) Identifies crowding that may mask hostile intent
B) Helps determine paint colors
C) Improves interior aesthetics
D) Reduces real estate value
  • 94. In physical security evaluation, which combination increases intrusion risk?
A) Hidden entrances + poor lighting
B) D CCTVs + guard patrols
C) Glass doors + reinforced locks
D) High walls + intrusion alarms
  • 95. Which urban design flaw most contributes to crime displacement analysis?
A) Pedestrian-friendly walkways
B) Hidden escape routes in informal settlements
C) Well-planned zoning
D) Overly wide roads
  • 96. The absence of a defined perimeter in architectural design makes it most difficult to analyze:
A) Employee morale
B) Furniture placement
C) Window design
D) Visitor screening points
  • 97. When analyzing physical barriers, which factor most determines their effectiveness?
A) Color scheme
B) Ability to blend with landscape
C) Height, strength, and placement
D) Aesthetic quality
  • 98. A poorly lit parking area is high-risk primarily because it reduces:
A) Natural surveillance opportunities
B) Landscaping efficiency
C) Employee punctuality
D) Economic viability
  • 99. What can be inferred when pedestrian walkways intersect with high-speed traffic lanes?
A) High environmental safety
B) Improved traffic efficiency
C) Increased social interaction
D) Elevated hazard and accident risk
  • 100. If a building uses reflective surfaces at entrances, analysis shows it enhances security by improving:
A) Decorative appeal
B) Temperature control
C) Visibility of approaching individuals
D) Noise reduction
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