Exam Format

• Exam Code: APP
• Certification Level: Associate Protection Professional
• Exam Duration: 120 minutes
• Number of Questions: 100 scored + up to 25 unscored (pre-test) multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: ASIS typically requires approximately 80% to pass (standard set by ASIS exam scoring)

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice
• Exam Language: English (availability may vary by location)
• Delivery: Computer-based testing at Prometric test centers or remote proctoring through Prometric (online)

Exam Policies

• Unscored Content: May include pre-test questions that do not count toward the final score.
• Examination Rules: Candidates must follow ASIS and Prometric test policies (ID verification, conduct, time limits, etc.).

Certification Validity and Renewal

•  Validity: Typically 3 years (candidates must maintain earning Continuous Professional Education (CPE) credits or retake exam per ASIS policies)
• Renewal Options: Recertify through continuing professional education or retake as per ASIS certification handbook guidelines.

Exam Fee

• ASIS Members: ~$300 USD
• Emerging Market Fee (approx): $260–$270 USD
• Non-Members: ~$620 USD
• Retake Fee: $220–$250 USD (varies by membership status and emerging market level)

Prerequisites

• 1 or more years of compensated security experience (or equivalent as noted in ASIS eligibility criteria)
• Professional experience in security, protection of assets, or related fields is strongly recommended.

Exam Topics

The APP exam measures your knowledge across four core domains:

• Security Fundamentals – Security theory, terminology, principles, and program basics.
• Business Operations – How security integrates within overall business functions.
• Risk Management – Risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies.
• Response Management – Incident response, emergency planning, recovery fundamentals.

Intended Audience

•  Security Analyst
•  Security Coordinator
• Protection Officer (entry-to-mid level)
• Risk Management Associate
• Security Operations Specialist
•  Corporate Security Support Roles

Career Impact

• Security Coordinator, Security Analyst, Risk Management Associate, Security Operations Specialist, and other entry-level roles in security management.

• Varies by region and experience; entry-level security roles globally range widely.

• Recognized internationally; demonstrates core knowledge in security fundamentals and operational management.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Prometric test centres worldwide.
• Online via remote proctoring through Prometric (subject to ASIS/Prometric availability).

Exam Booking

•  Book your APP Exam: Through Prometric’s scheduling portal (visit prometric.com/asis or the ASIS certification page).

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