Guards are appropriate whenever the function required by the security program involves which of the following?

The correct answer is A. The use of discriminating judgment. Security guards are most appropriate when a situation requires discriminating judgment-the ability to assess context, interpret ambiguous situations, and make nuanced decisions that automated systems or access control devices cannot. While guards can use physical force (B) or…

Submitted by amina.ke· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

Question

Guards are appropriate whenever the function required by the security program involves which of the following?

Options

AThe use of discriminating judgment
BThe use of physical force
CThe operation of access control devices
DThe need to detect unauthorized access

How the community answered

(36 responses)

A
94% (34)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Security guards are most appropriate when a situation requires discriminating judgment-the ability to assess context, interpret ambiguous situations, and make nuanced decisions that automated systems or access control devices cannot. While guards can use physical force (B) or operate access control devices (C), these tasks can often be handled by automated systems. Detecting unauthorized access (D) is also largely automated today. The unique value of a human guard is the capacity for situational awareness and judgment-based decision-making.

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#Physical Security#Security Guards#Human Element#Security Program

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