Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is considered the “gold standard” certification for security management professionals and demonstrates your knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security. The certification is globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals.
Prerequisite for the exam
Candidates for the CPP examination must first satisfy the following requirements:
- Nine (9) years of security experience, at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function; OR
- Earned Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education and have seven (7) years of security experience, at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function.
Exam Structure
- DOMAIN 1: Security Principles and Practices (22%)
- Domain 2: Business Principles and Practices (15%)
- Domain 3: Investigations (9%)
- Domain 4: Personnel Security (11%)
- Domain 5: Physical Security (16%)
- Domain 6: Information Security (14%)
- Domain 7: Crisis Management (13%)
Start preparing for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam with latest and updated practice exam. Try Free Practice Test Now!
Exam Format and Information
Exam Name Certified Protection Professional (CPP) | Exam Code 0 |
Exam Duration 4 hours | Exam Format multiple choice |
| Exam type 0 | Number of Questions 225 Questions |
| Eligibility/Prerequisite 0 | Exam Status Live |
Exam Language English | Pass Score 0 |
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) FAQs
What are the languages available for the exam?
The exam is available in English language.
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Once I’m approved to take the exam, how long do I have to take the exam?
You have up to two years from the date you receive your Authorization to Test letter to take the exam. Once your two years have expired, you must reapply and pay all applicable fees.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training in terms of exam preparation?
Yes, Testprep Training offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
What is Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Exam?
The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is considered the “gold standard” certification for security management professionals and demonstrates your knowledge and competency in seven key domains of security. The certification is globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals.
How the exam scores are calculated?
After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.
What is the prerequisite for the exam?
Candidates for the CPP examination must first satisfy the following requirements:
• Nine (9) years of security experience, at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function; OR
• Earned Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education and have seven (7) years of security experience, at least three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of a security function.
How many questions will be there in Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam?
There will be 225 questions which have to be completed in 4 hours in this exam.
What is the course structure for the Exam?
Domain 1: SECURITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (21%)
Domain 2: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (13%)
Domain 3: INVESTIGATIONS (10%)
Domain 4: PERSONNEL SECURITY (12%)
Domain 5: PHYSICAL SECURITY (25%)
Domain 6: INFORMATION SECURITY (9%)
Domain 7: CRISIS MANAGEMENT (10%)
What is the time duration for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam?
You will get 4 hours to do 225 questions in this exam.
What is the format of the exam?
The exam consists of multiple choice questions.
What is the process for applying for certification?
1. Log in to your ASIS account.
2. In the upper right side of the screen, click on My Information.
3. From profile, click on My Certifications.
4. To apply for a certification click Apply Now.
5. Confirm your choice.
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.
Is ASIS membership required to obtain a certification?
No. Although we highly recommend that all security professionals join ASIS, membership is not required for certification. There are discounted fees for applying for the exam and to purchase ASIS study materials.
Can we try the free test before purchasing the practice exam?
Yes testprep training offers free practice tests for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.
When will I find out the results of my exam?
Those taking the exam at a computer-based testing center will get preliminary results at the test center. You will receive your official results from ASIS approximately three weeks after you take the exam.
Can I apply for all three certifications at once?
Yes, but you must submit a separate application for each exam and pay the applicable application/exam fees
If I fail the exam, what is the waiting period before I can retake it?
Candidates may take the exam up to three times in their two-year eligibility period. In addition, there must be 90 days between each testing date. Those who fail the exam three times may reapply to take exam after their eligibility period ends.
How do I re-take the exam?
1. Log into your ASIS profile
2. Go to your open certification application and click view details.
3. You may then click the RETAKE button and complete the payment process to pay the Re-take fee.
What is the validity of the certification?
The certification is valid for a period of 3 years.
Do you offer any discount on the bulk purchase?
Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the testprep training Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.
Do TestprepTraining provide practice set questions for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Exam?
TestprepTraining provides unique sets of questions that will help you check your skills and knowledge in performing data analysis on Excel. These practice questions will help you increase your knowledge for better preparation of exam.
Does Testprep Training offer Money Back Guarantee for the Exam Simulator?
Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam for then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from Testprep Training and not the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Exam cost.