NAME:___________________________
1. The Private Security Agency Law is known as
A. R.A. No. 5487
B. R.A. No. 5467
C. R.A. No. 5476
D. R.A. No. 5478
2. Any Person who, for hire or reward or on commission, conducts
or carries on or holds himself or itself out as conducting or
carrying on a detective agency or detective service.
A. Private Security Guard
B. Private Detective
C. Private Security Agency
D. Private Detective Agency
3. Any Person who is not a member of a regular police agency
or the Armed Forces of the Philippines who does detective
work for hire, reward or commission.
A. Private Detective Agency
B. Private Detective
C. Private Security Guard
D. Private Security Agency
4. Any Person who offers or renders personal service to
watch or secure either residential or business establishment
or both, or any building, compound or area including but not
limited to logging concession, agricultural, mining, or pasture
lands for hire or compensation or as an employee thereof is
known as
A. Security Guard
B. Private Security Agency
C. Private Detective Agency
D. Private Security Agency
5. Any Person, Association, Partnership or Corporation who
recruits, trains, muster, furnishes, solicits individuals or
business firms, private or government owned or controlled
corporations to engage his service or those of its watchmen
is known as
A. Private Security Guard
B. Private Detective
C. Private Detective Agency
D. Private Security Agency
6. Security Agency must be owned and controlled by how many
percentage of Filipino ownership?
A. 100% Filipino
B. 90% Filipino
C. 75% Filipino
D. 60% Filipino
7. How many security agency may a person organize or have an
interest in?
A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. One
8. The Operator or Manager of a security agency must be at
least
A. 25 Years of Age
B. 30 Years of Age
C. 35 Years of Age
D. 40 Years of Age
9. The Operator or Manager of a security agency must be at
least a
A. Ph. D. Degree Holder
B. Master's Degree Holder
C. College Graduate
D. High School Graduate
10. An Operator or Manager of a security agency must have no
previous record of any conviction of any crime or offense
involving
A. Crimes Against Person
B. Crimes Against Property
C. Crimes Against Chastity
D. Moral Turpitude
11. One of the following is not a disqualification for an
operator or manager of a security agency
A. Mental Incompetent
B. Womanizer
C. Narcotic Drug Addict
D. Habitual Drunkard
12. One of the following is not a requirement to qualify as a
security guard
A. Filipino Citizen
B. College Graduate
C. Physically and Mentally Fit
D. Not More Than 50 Years Old
13. A Security Guard must be at least
A. 5'2" in Height
B. 5'3" in Height
C. 5'4" in Height
D. 5'5" in Height
14. A Security Guard must not be less than
A. 19 Years of Age
B. 20 Years of Age
C. 21 Years of Age
D. 22 Years of Age
15. Who has the power to promulgate the rules and regulations
to carry out the provisions of R.A. No. 5487
A. The President of the Philippines
B. The DILG Secretary
C. The Chief of the PNP
D. The DOJ Secretary
16. Who has the power to exercise general supervision over
the operation of all Private Detective or Security Guard
Agencies?
A. LGU
B. DILG
C. PNP
D. DOJ
17. A Security Agency is entitled to possess firearm in a number
not exceeding
A. One Firearm For Every Two Security Guard
B. One Firearm For Every Three Security Guard
C. One Firearm For Every Four Security Guard
D. One Firearm For Every Five Security Guard
18. When may a security guard carry firearm outside of the
establishment he is guarding?
A. In Case of Emergency or Disaster
B. When Summoned By PNP Member For Help
C. When In Hot Pursuit Of A Thief Or Robber
D. When He Escorts Big Amount Of Cash
19. A Security Agency operating in the City of Manila may
employ not more than
A. 500 Security Guards
B. 1000 Security Guards
C. 1500 Security Guards
D. 2000 Security Guards
20. A Security Agency operating in places other than
Metropolitan Manila, other cities and first class
municipalities may employ not more than
A. 500 Security Guards
B. 1000 Security Guards
C. 15000 Security Guards
D. 2000 Security Guards
21. A Security Agency operating in municipalities other than first
class may employ
A. Not more than 200 security guard
B. Not more than 300 security guard
C. Not more than 400 security guard
D. Not more than 500 security guard
22. How many security agency may a person, partnership, or
association organize in one city or municipality?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
23. Security Agencies may offer or render services to the
following establishments except one
A. Night Clubs
B. Coffee Shops
C. Gambling Dens
D. Restaurants
24. The Chief PNP in issuing rules and regulations implementing
R.A. No. 5487 or the Private Security Agency Law must
consult with the
A. SAGSD
B. PADPAO
C. DILG
D. LGU
25. A Violation of the provisions of the private security agency
law may result in any of the following except one
A. Suspension
B. Fine
C. Cancellation of License To Operate
D. None of the Above
26. In a Security Agency, All of the following except one
should secure a license
A. Those employed to manage the agency
B. Those employed to supervise the security guards
C. Those employed to do investigative work
D. Those employed solely to do clerical work
27. A Written Order or Schedule issued by a superior officer
assigning the performance of private security or detective
services duties is known as
A. License To Operate
B. Designation Order
C. Duty Detail Order
D. License To Exercise Profession
28. In a Security Agency, Which of the following is allowed to
issue Duty Detail Order?
A. The Branch Manager
B. The Security Guard Supervisor
C. The Most Senior Security Guard
D. The Chief Of The PNP SAGSD or Representative
29. New Applicants for a license to operate a Security Agency
shall be required to obtain a minimum capitalization of
A. 250,000 pesos
B. 500.000 pesos
C. 750,000 pesos
D. 1,000,000 pesos
30. No regular license shall be granted to any Private Security
Agency unless it has a minimum of
A. 200 licensed private security personnel in its employ
B. 300 licensed private security personnel in its employ
C. 500 licensed private security personnel in its employ
D. 1,000 license private security personnel in its employ
31. No Regular License shall be granted to any company guard
force unless it has a minimum of
A. 10 Licensed Guard Under Its Employ
B. 30 Licensed Guard Under Its Employ
C. 50 Licensed Guard Under Its Employ
D. 100 Licensed Guard Under Its Employ
32. No Regular License shall be granted to any private detective
agency unless it has a minimum of
A. 10 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ
B. 30 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ
C. 50 Licensed Private Detective Under Its Employ
D. 100 Licensed Private detective Under Its Employ
33. What is the maximum number of private security personnel
that a private security agency may employ?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
D. 2000
34. What is the maximum number of private security personnel
that a company guard force may employ?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
D. 2000
35. What is the maximum number of private security personnel
that a private detective agency may employ?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
D. 2000
36. A License to operate a private security agency shall be valid
for how many years?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
37. The Application for renewal of license to operate a private
security agency shall be filed at least how many days before
expiry date?
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 60
38.Under the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No
5487, What is required to be displayed at all times in a
conspicuous and suitable place in a security agencies office
or headquarters?
A. Business Permit
B. DTI Registration
C. Articles of Incorporation
D. License To Operate
39. Services of any security personnel may be terminated on
which of the following ground?
A. Expiration of Contract
B. Revocation of License To Exercise Profession
C. Physical and Mental Disability
D. All Of The Above
40. All of the following except one is a ground for the
termination of the services of any security personnel
A. Violation of Pertinent Rules Promulgated by the PNP
B. Conviction of a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
C. Lost of Trust and Confidence
D. Filing of a Criminal Offense in the Prosecutor's
41. Which of the following types of lock is generally used in car doors?
A. Warded lock C. Lever lock
B. Disc tumbler lock D. Combination lock
42. Which among the following aspects of Security is the weakest of them all?
A. Physical security
B. Personnel security
C. Personal Security
D. Document and information security
43. “There is no impenetrable barrier”. The statement is-
A. Partially Correct C. Partially Wrong
B. Absolutely Correct D. Absolutely Wrong
44. It refers to any structure or physical device capable of restriction, deterring or delaying illegal
access to an installation.
A. Animal Barrier C. Perimeter Barrier
B. Barrier D. Energy Barrier
45. It is normally provided at main perimeter entrances to secure areas located out of doors, and
manned by guards on a full time basis.
A. Guard Control Stations C. Tower
B. Tower Guard D. Control Stations
46. Any officer or enlisted man of the AFP or uniform member of the PNP honorably
discharged/separated or retired from the service are exempted from the requirements of a private
detective. The statement is-
A. False C. Absolutely True
B. Partially True D. Maybe False
47. The following are the areas to be lighted:
a. Parking Areas;
b. Thoroughfare;
c. Pedestrian Gates;
d. Vehicular Gates; and
e. Susceptible Areas.
A. a, c, e C. a, b, c, d
B. a, c, d, e D. a, b, c, d, e
48. An additional overhead of barbed wire placed on vertical perimeter fences fencing upwards
and outward with a 45* angle with three to four strands of barbed wires spread 6” apart.
A. Top guard C. Fence Top
B. Barbed Wire D. None of these
49. When are security guards deputized by the PNP Chief or local mayor to have police authority
within their assigned area of responsibility?
A. When there is an employee’s strike
B. When the company is in retrenchment
C. During times of emergency
D. When there is a crime committed inside the establishment
50. It refers to records that are irreplaceable; reproduction of this record does not have the
same value as the original.
A. Vital Documents
B. Important Documents
C. Useful Documents
D. Non- Essential Documents
51. It is the importance of firm with reference to the national economy and security.
A. Relative Operation
B. Relative Security
C. Relative Vulnerability
D. Relative Criticality of Operation
52. A new Private security agency that has been issued a temporary license to operate is good for
how many year?
A. One C. Two
B. Three D. Four
53. The removal of the security classification from the classified matter.
A. Segregation C. Declassify
B. Reclassify D. Exclusion
54. The form of security that employs cryptography to protect information refers to:
A. Document and information security
B. Operational security
C. Communication security
D. Industrial security
55. The following are exempted from Pre-licensing training.
1. Holder of a Degree of Bachelor of Laws
2. Holder of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology;
3. Graduate of CI Course offered by NBI or any PNP training school;
4. Veterans and retired military/police personnel; and
5. Honorably discharged military/police personnel.
A. 1, 2, 3, and 5 C. 1, 3, and 5
B. 1, 2, 3, and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
56. The minimum age requirement for Security Manager or Operator of a security agency is:
A. 18 yrs. Old C. 25 yrs. Old
B. 50 yrs. Old D. 35 yrs. Ol
57. The following are the categories of automatic alarm system, EXCEPT:
A. Photoelectric C. Electric Eye Device
B. Audio detection D. Bill Traps
58. Which of the following is NOT a false key?
A. picklock or similar tool .
B. A duplicate key of the owner.
C. A genuine key stolen from the owner.
D. Any key other than those intended by the owner.
59. The Normal weight of a safe is at least:
A. 500 lbs. C. 750 lbs.
B. 1000 lbs. D. 600 lbs.
60. The minimum number of guards required for a company security force is:
A. 1000 C. 30
B. 100 D. 200
61. It refers to a system use in big installation whereby keys can open a group of locks.
A. Key Control C. Master Keying
B. Change Key D. Grand Master Key
62. PADPAO stands for:
A. Philippine Association of Detective and Protective Agency Operators, Inc.
B. Philippine Alliance of Detective and Protective Agency Operators, Inc.
C. Philippine Association of Detective and Protector Agency Operators, Inc.
D. Philippine Agencies of Detective and Protective Associations Operators, Inc.
63. It refers to a protection against any type of crime to safeguard life and assets by various
methods and device.
A. Physical Security C. Perimeter Security
B. Operational Security D. Security
64. All EXCEPT one are the qualifications of a security officer.
A. Has graduated from a Security Officer Training Course.
B. Holder of Masters Degree.
C. Retired personnel of the PNP or AFP.
D. Physically or mentally fit.
65. These provides access within the perimeter barrier and should be locked and guarded.
A. Gates and Doors
B. Side-Walk Elevator
C. Utilities Opening
D. Clear Zones
66. A fact finding probe to determine a plant adequacy and deficiency in all aspects of security,
with the corresponding recommendation is:
A. security inspection C. security education
B. security training D. security survey
67. What unit of PNP handles the processing and issuances of license for private security
personnel?
A. PNP SOSIA C. PNP FED
B. PADPAO D. PNP SAGSD
68. What is the most common type of human hazard?
A. Sabotage C. Pilferage
B. Theft D. Subversion
69. What is the security force maintained and operated by any private company/ corporation for
its own security requirements?
A. GSU C. CSF
B. PSA D. PD
70. What type of controlled area requires highest degree of security?
A. Limited C. Restricted
B. Special D. Exclusive
71. File room is a cubicle in a building constructed a little lighter than a vault but bigger size.
One of the specifications of file room should be ___feet high.
A. 12 C. 36
B. 24 D. 48
72. Concertina wire should be ______ feet long and 3 feet diameter.
A. 20 feet C. 40 feet
B. 30 feet D. 50 feet
73. What type of security lighting is focused to the intruder while the guard remains in the
comparative darkness?
A. Controlled lighting C. Fresnel light
B. Emergency lighting D. Glare- projection
74. What is the system of natural or man- made barriers placed between the potential intruder
and the object, person and matter being protected?
A. Communication security
B. Document security
C. Physical security
D. Barrier
75. The following are the purposes of Security Survey, EXCEPT:
A. To ascertain the present economic status
B. To determine the protection needed
C. To make recommendations to improve the overall security
D. None of these
76. License to Operate (LTO) is a License Certificate document which is issued by
____________ authorizing a person to engage in employing security guard or detective, or a
juridical person to establish, engage, direct, manage or operate a private detective agency.
A. Secretary of DILG
B. Chief, PNP
C. Security and Exchange Commission
D. President
77. One of the specifications of a barbed wire fence is that the distances between strands will not
exceed _______and at least one wire will be interlock vertical and midway between posts.
A. 3 inches C. 6 inches
B. 4 inches D. 7 inches
78. Clear Zone of _______ must be established between the perimeter barrier and structure
within the protected areas.
A. 20 feet or more C. 40 feet or more
B. 30 feet or more D. 50 feet or more
20 feet or more between the perimeter barrier and exterior structure. (Outside)
79. Which among the following statements is FALSE?
A. Protective Lighting diminish visibility so that intruders can be seen, identified or
apprehend.
B. Protective Lighting makes easier for guards to identify employees during night time.
C. Protective Lighting gives Psychological fear, which serves as a deterrent.
D. Protective Lighting can reduce the number of stationary guards.
80. The highest rank in security agency organizational structure:
A. Security Executive Director
B. Chief Security Director
C. Security Staff Director
D. Security Staff Director
81. A heavily constructed fire and burglar resistance container usually a part of the building
structure use to keep, and protect cash, documents and valuables materials.
A. Vault C. Safe
B. File Room D. None of these
82. Juan Esperanza is a security guard, after his Tour of Duty, what shall he do with his Firearm?
A. Return the Firearm for safekeeping in the company’s Vault.
B. Turnover to the next security guard on duty.
C. Bring home the firearms for easy responses.
D. Deposit the Firearm inside the drawer of the guards table.
83. Any physical structure whether natural or man-made capable of restricting, deterring or
delaying illegal or unauthorized access.
A. Perimeter Fences C. Wire Fences
B. Moveable Barrier D. Barrier
84. A company owned protective alarm with unit in a nearest police station of fire department.
A. Proprietary Alarm C. Auxiliary Alarm
B. Central Alarm D. Security Alarm
85. It is Lighting equipment which produced diffused light rather than direction beam. They are
widely used in parking areas
A. Street Lights C. Search Lights
B. Flood Lights D. Fresnel Lights
86. PSAs with cancelled/revoked licenses shall cease to operate, and with ____ days after having
been duly notified of such cease operation order, shall immediately deposit all its firearms with
the FEO.
A. 7 days C. 21 days
B. 3 days D. 30 days
87. It is a test for safe’ to determine if the sudden rise in temperature will not cause the safe to
rupture. If the safe can withstand 2000 0F for 30 minutes without cracking or opening then it has
passed the test.
A. Fire Endurance Test
B. Fire and Impact Test
C. Burning Test
D. Explain Hazard Test
88. Services of any security personnel shall be terminated on the following grounds:
1. Expiration of contract;
2. Revocation of license to exercise profession;
3. Conviction of crime involving moral turpitude;
4. Loss of trust and confidence; and
5. Physical and mental disability.
A. 1, 2, 4, and 5 C. 1, 3, 4, and 5
B. 1, 2, 3, and 4 D. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
89. For every security guard the basic load of their Firearm is-
A. 50 rounds C. 30 rounds
B. 25 rounds D. Unlimited
90. Practical Test or exercise of a plan or any activities to test its validity.
A. Practice C. Dry run
B. Rehearsal D. Trial
