IAHSS Advanced Pretest Questions and
Answers Graded A
Security departments are judged on what they do to ✔✔Proactively prevent incidents
a good crime prevention program uses perimeter barriers, building exteriors, and
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IAHSS Advanced Pretest Questions and
Answers Graded A
Security departments are judged on what they do to ✔✔Proactively prevent incidents
a good crime prevention program uses perimeter barriers, building exteriors, and interior controls
to create ✔✔layers of protection
employee involvement in crime prevention starts with ✔✔new employee orientation
appearing professional, friendly, approachable and positive are the basis for your ✔✔attitude
to make good decisions on the job, you must ✔✔take care of yourself on and off the job
the best way to achieve enhanced customer service is by using what method to exceed the
expectations of the customer ✔✔multi-tiered approach
customers value reliability and ✔✔competence
premise liability refers to the legal responsibility ✔✔property owner owes to persons on the
property
what approach should be followed to determine appropriate protective measures and security and
safety for off campus facilities ✔✔security inspections and risk assessments
Healthcare organizations are perhaps at a greater risk for slip and fall due to ✔✔medical
conditions limit Mobility
what answer best describes the Broken Window Theory ✔✔neglect in an area creates the
impression that no one cares
the four most common methods of Patrol are ✔✔foot, K-9, bicycle, and motorized
one of several advantages to foot patrol is ✔✔providing a visible deterrent to crime
a major disadvantage to foot patrol is ✔✔the opportunity to socialize excessively
covert and undercover investigations in the healthcare setting should ✔✔be undertaken only
when traditional methods of handling the situation have been tried or examined
assault, both simple and aggravated occur most often in the ✔✔anytime
which of the following is not an element needed for a crime to occur ✔✔training
additional steps are necessary to sustain employee awareness and involvement in the security
effort. all of the following vehicles are used except ✔✔overhead paging system announcements
when addressing workplace violence security officers are expected to do all of the following
except ✔✔respond and resolve immediately
when assessing security sensitive areas an officer might consider all of the following except
✔✔creating unobstructed passage for patients and visitors
which of the following is not an activity an officer should engage in to reduce the threat of
workplace of violence ✔✔intervening quickly in resolving without involving management
which of the following steps would be least effective when treating a patient in potential danger
as a victim or witness to a crime ✔✔assign room without window
to provide security assistance regarding combative patients, all security staff should be well
trained in ✔✔Descalation techniques
infants are most commonly abducted by ✔✔a stranger
patients suffering from dementia require ✔✔particular attention to keep them from wandering
away
when conducting an intervention with a mental health patient hospital security should
✔✔conduct the intervention in the privacy of the patient's room
during a walkout or strike at a healthcare facility hospital security can expect all of the following
except ✔✔striking employees will be cooperative in order to protect their job
some of the job action assignments for security in the incident command system for dealing with
civil disturbances include ✔✔Access Control, incident documentation, event preparation with
local law enforcement
in responding to an active shooter scenario the armed Healthcare security officer should
✔✔realize they can minimize casualties by taking successful actions
proactive risk assessments consider all of the following events except ✔✔normal planned events
High sensitivity or vulnerable areas in the healthcare facility such as an emergency department or
women's services are known as ✔✔security sensitive areas
doors that are being secured by magnetic locks should always be connected to the ✔✔fire alarm
panel
which of the following was not identified as a computerized Patrol verification system
✔✔biometric devices
an _____ _____ _____ (EAS) system can have many components, including electronic locks, a
video tie in and alarm contacts ✔✔electronic Access Control
when responding to incidents involving violence, officers should ✔✔only attempt a solo
Intervention when an immediate life-threatening is present and intervention does not pose undue
risk to the officer or others
when an urgent call is received and little or no information is known, officer should do all of the
following, except ✔✔maintain radio silence
what is the primary role of a security officer in crime prevention ✔✔reduce the opportunity for a
person to commit a crime
crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and Appraisal of a crime risk. It also involves
what ✔✔initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk
what must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the hazard surveillance tour ✔✔correct
them immediately
what is the purpose of crime analysis ✔✔identify problems and develop strategies to reduce
problems
which of the following is easier in more cost-efficient for an institution ✔✔building in security
systems during building design
one of security primary responsibilities after a critical incident is controlled, is to ✔✔preserve
the scene and gather evidence
you have a pivotal role in advancing the professional standing of healthcare security and safety
by ✔✔adhering to the iahss code of ethics
one way to overcome the image of an uncaring officer is to ✔✔respond to service calls quickly
four legal elements are considered in determining negligence ✔✔legal Duty, breach of Duty,
proximate cause, and damages or injury
employees should be aware of their surroundings and familiarize themselves with regular
employees so they can question unknown persons. When faced with an unknown person, the
employee should ✔✔offer help and notify the supervisor of suspicious activity or an
unsatisfactory reply
the responsibility to seek out and take advantage of training opportunities belongs to the
✔✔individual officer
Healthcare facilities that provide ______ customer service motivate customers to tell others
about these organizations ✔✔excellent
process improvements in customer service can be measured how ✔✔all of the above (
benchmarking, surveys, monitoring performance, service standards)
______ can be an excellent way to measure customer service and improve performance
✔✔feedback
______ is an element in improving customer service ✔✔all of the above ( identifying customers,
attitude, communication, training)
communication is _____________ ✔✔93% body language, 7% words
when evaluating environment as it pertains to workplace violence and an officer's responsibility,
officers should know the following ✔✔what's in place, who's not in compliance and what's not
working
which of the following is not a symptom of risk for workplace violence ✔✔an average employee
who is generally very dependable
encourage employees to request a security escort to parking facilities to ✔✔promote personal
Safety and Security awareness
according to William Webster, director of the FBI, informants ✔✔are the single most important
tool in law enforcement
where should creating employee awareness and involvement in security efforts begin
✔✔orientation
all potential responders to an alarm activation must receive training on ✔✔the management of
violence and aggressive behavior in critical response
when is the most Ideal Time to Begin parent education on the Infant security plan ✔✔prenatal
classes
the national Center for missing and exploited children has published which of the following ✔✔a
booklet to assist in developing and abduction prevention and response plan for hospitals
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