Ontario Security Guard Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
you encouter an irrate individual and another person in a heated conversation' What
should You do?
Correct Answer
observe from a safe distance and monitor the situation
Question 2
You need to respond to an unusual situation on your site. What is the first authority
you should consider before formulating your plan?
Correct Answer
Federal and provincial statutes
Question 3
A Securify Guard is working as a doorperson at a licensed establishment when an
obviously intoxicated person tries to enter. What should the Security Guard do?
Correct Answer
Refuse entry to the Person
Question 4
you are working as a Security Guard and your duty is to escort a large group of
people through a high security area. Where should you position yourself in relation to
the group to best accomplish your job?
Correct Answer
The back ofthe group
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,Question 5
What are two acts governing admissibility of evidence?
Correct Answer
Canada Evidence Act and The Ontario Evidence Act
Question 6
What should you do when preserving a crime scene?
Correct Answer
Secure the scene and ensure no one enters, touches or moves an1'thing until police
arrive
Question 7
which of the following situations best describe an Indictable offence?
Correct Answer
A Labour Relations Act violation during a labour dispute involving a lockout of the
employees
Question 8
What does section 10 of the charter apply to?
Correct Answer
A person's rights on arrest or detention
Question 9
Which of the following statements is true for Security Guards on duty?
Correct Answer
You can arrest a person you find committing a criminal offence or/in relation to the
site
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, Question 10
You are on patrol in the mechanical penthouse of a building when you notice a
puddle forming from liquid leaking out of a drum. What do you do?
Correct Answer
Keep people away from the area and check WHMIS and MSDS information on site
Question 11
What is statute law?
Correct Answer
written law
Question 12
What of the following is a failure to provide duty of care?
Correct Answer
Fail to report a broken window noticed that turns out to be the entry for a theft
Question 13
Which of the following items best describes paraverbal communication?
Correct Answer
Tone, pitch, cadence and pacing
Question 14
The best way to describe a Fire Safety Plan is which of the following?
Correct Answer
A legal document, which is approved by the local fire department and specifies the
legal responsibilities of the site owner and agents of the owner with respects to fire
safety
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Answers
Question 1
you encouter an irrate individual and another person in a heated conversation' What
should You do?
Correct Answer
observe from a safe distance and monitor the situation
Question 2
You need to respond to an unusual situation on your site. What is the first authority
you should consider before formulating your plan?
Correct Answer
Federal and provincial statutes
Question 3
A Securify Guard is working as a doorperson at a licensed establishment when an
obviously intoxicated person tries to enter. What should the Security Guard do?
Correct Answer
Refuse entry to the Person
Question 4
you are working as a Security Guard and your duty is to escort a large group of
people through a high security area. Where should you position yourself in relation to
the group to best accomplish your job?
Correct Answer
The back ofthe group
Page 1 of 18
,Question 5
What are two acts governing admissibility of evidence?
Correct Answer
Canada Evidence Act and The Ontario Evidence Act
Question 6
What should you do when preserving a crime scene?
Correct Answer
Secure the scene and ensure no one enters, touches or moves an1'thing until police
arrive
Question 7
which of the following situations best describe an Indictable offence?
Correct Answer
A Labour Relations Act violation during a labour dispute involving a lockout of the
employees
Question 8
What does section 10 of the charter apply to?
Correct Answer
A person's rights on arrest or detention
Question 9
Which of the following statements is true for Security Guards on duty?
Correct Answer
You can arrest a person you find committing a criminal offence or/in relation to the
site
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, Question 10
You are on patrol in the mechanical penthouse of a building when you notice a
puddle forming from liquid leaking out of a drum. What do you do?
Correct Answer
Keep people away from the area and check WHMIS and MSDS information on site
Question 11
What is statute law?
Correct Answer
written law
Question 12
What of the following is a failure to provide duty of care?
Correct Answer
Fail to report a broken window noticed that turns out to be the entry for a theft
Question 13
Which of the following items best describes paraverbal communication?
Correct Answer
Tone, pitch, cadence and pacing
Question 14
The best way to describe a Fire Safety Plan is which of the following?
Correct Answer
A legal document, which is approved by the local fire department and specifies the
legal responsibilities of the site owner and agents of the owner with respects to fire
safety
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