OSH Security Practice Test

An example of a fixed post would be a security guard

1. Working at the front desk

2. Going on foot patrol

3. Patrolling the underground parking garage with mobile

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Working at the front desk

A security guard stationed at a front desk typifies a fixed post, as this role involves being present at a designated location to monitor access and provide assistance consistently. This position allows the guard to observe visitors, manage entry points, and respond promptly to any immediate concerns or incidents. While a security guard on foot patrol and one patrolling an underground parking garage may both be performing essential security functions, these duties require mobility and do not conform to the fixed nature of a post, which is characterized by a persistent presence at a specific location. Therefore, the nature of these roles is flexible and responsive, rather than fixed. In contrast, the front desk role embodies the concept of a fixed post more clearly, as it generally remains static and is easily identifiable as a point of control and interaction for security purposes.