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This definition matches the U.S. Department of State and ASIS definitions of terrorism. It highlights the political and psychological components of terrorism, including the targeting of civilians and the intent to instill fear or send a political message.

Security consultants are often retained to provide strategic input on staffing needs, policy design, and technology integration. Their advice helps organizations make informed decisions regarding the deployment of personnel, the structure of policies, and the selection of physical and electronic security systems.

Lumen is the unit used to measure the luminous flux or total amount of visible light emitted by a source. It quantifies brightness and is crucial in lighting design for security applications.

A (Pixel) relates to image resolution.

B (Watt) measures energy consumption, not light output.

D (Fresnel) refers to a type of lens used to focus or direct light.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), now referred to as Safety Data Sheets (SDS) under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), provide detailed information about chemicals, including hazards, handling procedures, and emergency measures. OSHA regulations require employers to maintain these sheets for all hazardous substances in the workplace.

Asset Standard Act (A), Procurement Asset Safety Program (C), and Product Stability Program (D) are not applicable to this requirement.

Organizational levels of terrorism are generally classified into:

Individual Terrorism (Lone-wolf actors)

Group Terrorism (Non-state groups like al-Qaeda, ISIS)

State Terrorism (When a state uses terror tactics on its own or others' populations)

Modern terrorism refers more to the contemporary methods, tools, and global nature of terrorism—not a level of organization. Hence, it's not considered an "organizational level."

The three keys to a successful contract or partnership in the context of security management are:

Accessibility: Open communication and availability between parties.

Meetings: Regular reviews and check-ins to ensure alignment.

Resource Management: Efficient allocation and use of both personnel and technical resources.

These three elements contribute to maintaining accountability, service quality, and responsiveness between the security provider and client.

Determining the objectives of a Physical Protection System (PPS) begins with understanding the context—what needs to be protected, how the facility operates, what processes are in place, and what assets exist. This foundational understanding informs risk assessments and system requirements.

A (Risk analysis) comes after defining what’s being protected.

B (Budget) is important but not the starting point.

D (Business case) is an outcome, not an initial step.

Risk management is defined as the process of planning and implementing measures before a loss occurs to ensure that, should an adverse event happen, the business can continue operations with minimal disruption. It includes the design of preventive controls and the establishment of contingency plans to safeguard continuity after loss.

References from PSP: ASIS POA – Business Continuity and Risk Response Planning; PSP Guide – Continuity and Crisis Management Principles

In physical security, the term "perimeter" refers to the outer boundary of a property or facility. This includes fences, walls, gates, and other barriers that mark the edge of the secured area. In contexts where yard space and warehousing are used (such as in industrial or urban logistics operations), the perimeter defines the boundary of company-owned property and is critical for physical access control.

“Fence” (A) and “Wall” (B) are types of perimeter barriers.

“Chain link” (D) is a material used in fences, not a boundary in itself.

Perimeter protection is addressed in Domain 2: Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Measures.

???? References:

ASIS International, Physical Security Principles (PSP) Study Guide – Domain 2

Protection of Assets (POA) Manual – Chapter: Perimeter Security

ASIS Glossary of Security Terms

The critical detection point in a Physical Protection System (PPS) occurs when the remaining distance or time an adversary must cover before reaching the target exceeds the security response time. This ensures that detection happens early enough for responders to act and intervene before the attacker reaches the asset.

B and C refer to detection and interruption probabilities, which are important metrics but not the defining threshold for the critical detection point.

D (Remaining delay time) factors into the protection layers but does not define the detection threshold.