NSCDC Private Guard Exam flashcards
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- Critical infrastructure definition
- Assets, systems or networks whose incapacitation would seriously harm national security, the economy, or public health and safety, making them priority protection targets for the NSCDC.
- PPS detect-delay-respond
- A physical protection system works by detecting an intrusion, delaying the adversary with barriers, and delivering a response force before the adversary completes the mission.
- Risk equation
- Risk equals threat multiplied by vulnerability multiplied by consequence. Mitigation reduces vulnerability, so hardening the weakest node lowers overall risk most efficiently.
- Multi-factor access control
- Authentication using two or more factors from different categories: something you know, something you have, or something you are. Two passwords do not qualify.
- Sterile zone
- The cleared area between the outer perimeter fence and the protected structure, kept free of cover so intruders can be detected and engaged before reaching the asset.
- Insider threat controls
- Measures such as staff vetting, separation of duties, two-person integrity rules for critical operations, and regular audit of access logs to detect internal collusion.
- Pipeline hot-tap
- An illegal connection drilled into a pipeline to siphon product. Detected through right-of-way patrols, pressure-drop monitoring and pigging surveys of the line.
- Concentric protection layers
- Layered security from outer fence line to inner asset, each layer with its own detection and delay, so breaching one layer still leaves further barriers and alarms.
- Disaster management cycle
- Four phases: mitigation and preparedness before an event, response during it, and recovery afterwards. Each phase informs planning for the next hazard.
- NEMA role
- The National Emergency Management Agency coordinates national disaster response in Nigeria, working with State Emergency Management Agencies and Local Emergency Management Committees.
- Incident command system
- A standard structure with one incident commander and sections for operations, planning, logistics and finance, ensuring unity of command and no duplicated effort.
- Risk with capacity
- Disaster risk equals hazard times exposure times vulnerability, divided by capacity. Raising capacity through training and resources reduces risk without changing the hazard.
- RACE fire sequence
- Rescue anyone in danger, Alarm the alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, then Evacuate or Extinguish if trained and safe to do so.
- Class C fire
- A fire involving live electrical equipment. Extinguish with carbon dioxide or dry powder, never water, and isolate the power source where safe.
- Class B fire
- A fire involving flammable liquids such as petrol or diesel. Extinguished with foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder; water can spread the burning liquid.
- CPR compression rate
- For adults, compress the chest 100 to 120 times per minute at a depth of about 5 to 6 centimetres, using a 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer.
- Triage colour codes
- Casualties are sorted as red (immediate), yellow (delayed), green (minor) and black (deceased or expectant), aiming to help the greatest number with limited resources.
- Emergency operations centre
- A coordination hub maintaining a single incident log, resource tracking and regular situation reports so multiple responding agencies share one common operating picture.
- Evacuation assembly point
- A pre-designated safe location upwind of likely hazards where evacuees gather for headcount reconciliation, led by trained marshals along primary and secondary routes.
- Mitigation versus preparedness
- Mitigation reduces long-term hazard impact through physical measures; preparedness readies people, plans and supplies for response. Both precede the disaster event.
- PGC licensing authority
- The NSCDC regulates Private Guard Companies under the Private Guard Companies Act; a licence is issued through the Minister of Interior and is required before operations begin.
- Licence non-transferability
- A Private Guard Company licence is issued to a specific company for a fixed term and cannot be sold, lent or transferred to another entity.
- Guard vetting requirement
- Guards must be screened for criminal records and vetted before deployment; employing unvetted persons or ex-convicts without clearance is a ground for licence revocation.
- Firearms restriction
- Guards may not carry firearms without separate authorisation under the Firearms Act; unauthorised arming is an offence and a ground for revoking the company licence.
- NSCDC inspections
- Routine and unannounced inspections of guard posts, personnel records, training logs, uniforms and equipment allow the regulator to suspend or revoke licences for breaches.
- PGC records register
- Licensed companies must keep registers of guards employed, deployment locations, incidents and complaints, and produce them on demand during regulatory inspection.
- Annual returns filing
- Private Guard Companies must file annual returns and renewal applications before licence expiry; late renewal attracts penalties and operating on an expired licence is unlawful.
- Subcontracting prohibition
- A licensed company may not subcontract guard services to an unlicensed firm or individual; it remains liable for the conduct of every guard it deploys.
- Revocation grounds
- Licence revocation may follow fraud in the application, employment of unvetted guards, failure to keep records, or unauthorised use of firearms or paramilitary uniforms.
- Minimum paid-up capital
- A company applying for a PGC licence must be registered as a limited liability company and meet the minimum paid-up capital and tax clearance requirements set by the regulator.
- Guard identity card
- Every deployed guard must carry a company identity card and wear approved uniform, enabling inspectors and clients to verify that the guard is licensed and vetted.
- Incident reporting duty
- Private Guard Companies must report criminal incidents occurring at client premises to the nearest NSCDC office and record them in the company incident register.