Minnesota Protective Agent Practice Test

What is not considered an asset?

1. Property

2. People

3. Ideals

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Ideals

In the context of security, an asset is something of value that is worth protecting. Assets can be tangible, like property (buildings, vehicles, equipment) or intangible, like information or business processes. People are also considered as assets because they carry out tasks and responsibilities vital to the functionality and success of a business or operation. On the other hand, Ideals, which refer to principles or values that one strives to follow, are not considered assets in the security context. While ideals are important for determining an individual or a company’s behavior or decision-making process, they are not something that can be directly protected or that would cause a significant operational impact if compromised. Hence in this context, ideals are not considered an asset.