ExamPak · FPSC test preparation
Security Officer (BS-18), National Library
Test pattern
- MCQs in total
- 200
- Part-I
- 100
- Part-II (Professional)
- 100
- Qualifying standard
- 40%
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
Syllabus
Part-I
English (40 Marks)
- Comprehension
- Grammar Usage
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Structuring
- Sentence Correction
- Grouping of Words
- Pairs of Words
- Idiomatic Phrases
- Synonyms/ Antonyms
- Translation
General Intelligence/Ability (60 Marks)
- Basic Arithmetic/Quantitative Ability
- Algebra
- Ratios
- Percentages
- Arithmetic Means
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Current Affairs
- Developments at National and International Levels in last 2 years
- Pakistan Affairs
- Basic Level knowledge
- Basic IT (Hardware and Software)
Part-IIProfessional
100 marksSecurity Administration & Core Professional Knowledge
- Physical Security: Access control systems, perimeter security, surveillance technologies, and barrier management
- Risk Management: Threat assessment, hazard mitigation, emergency evacuation, and disaster management
- Intelligence & Information Security: Principles of classified data protection, document security, and operational secrecy
Security Policy & Risk Governance
- Threat & Vulnerability Assessment: Formulating enterprise-level risk assessment matrices and critical infrastructure protection plans
- National Security Frameworks: Basic alignments with Pakistan's National Security Policy (NSP), internal security challenges, and counter-terrorism measures
- Crisis Leadership: Incident command systems, disaster recovery protocols, and emergency evacuation planning for massive facilities
Advanced Security Operations & Tech
- Physical & Digital Security Integration: Managing modern perimeter security, layers of access control, CCTV command networks, and electronic countermeasures
- VVIP & Dignitary Protocol: Strategic route mapping, crowd management, intelligence coordination, and logistical security layout for high-profile assets and officials
- Information & Document Security: Protecting official secrets, handling classified state documents, and preventing espionage