ALBERTA BASIC SECURITY TRAINING
EXAM 2024 WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ 2024/2025 BASIC
SECURITY TRAINING EXAM- JIBC QS
AND AS (BRAND NEW!)
In BC, the security industry is regulated by ________ and _______. - ANSWER-
The Security Services Act, and the Security Service Regulation. (SSA and SSR)
What does the term "security guard" refer to? - ANSWER-1. Contract security
guard services
2. In house security guard services, including hospitals, universities, banks, retail
outlets, loss prevention personnel, doorpersons, and bodyguards.
The regulatory agency responsible for investigating public complaints against SPs
or security agencies is what? - ANSWER-Security Programs Division, Ministry of
Justice
When protecting against hazards resulting from human actions, one thing that an
SP can do is to assist police with information during the investigation of a crime.
(TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-True
What is the core function of security personnel? - ANSWER-To protect people and
property from various types of hazards.
What are the three areas of professional conduct? - ANSWER-1. knowledge, skills,
and qualities
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,2. Professional appearance
3. Professional deportment
What are the four steps of incident response? - ANSWER-1. Assess
2. Plan
3. Act
4. Re-Assess
What are three types of evidence? - ANSWER-1. Objects
2. Statements
3. Documents
What are the guidelines to follow at an incident scene? - ANSWER-1. Do not
touch anything
2. Secure the area and limit access
3. Note of changing conditions.
4. Make a detailed record of all happenings, including all individuals who enter
and exit the area.
What should the SP do if asked to provide a copy of their report to emergency
services personnel? - ANSWER-Follow the client's policy regarding disclosure of
reports.
The term __________ refers to a skilled practitioner who is effective, organized,
competent, and businesslike. - ANSWER-Professional
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,All interactions with emergency services must be documented in the SP's
notebook. The SP should make particular effort to record his or her assessment of
the level of service provided by the agency. (TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-False
Which agencies provide emergency medical response services? - ANSWER-Fire,
and BC Ambulance Service
To whom does public security provide service? - ANSWER-All members of the
public
As part of a customer service orientation, an SP must provide media
representatives with all the information they need regarding an incident at the
location. (TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-False
The term __________ means recognizing one's moral duties and obligations. -
ANSWER-Ethics
The term __________ refers to internalized inaccurate beliefs about people. -
ANSWER-Stereotype
What steps are involved in incident response? - ANSWER-1. Assess
2. Plan
3. Act
4. Reassess
SPs should assess an individual based on the person's _________. - ANSWER-
Actions
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, The term __________ refers to the way people conduct themselves. - ANSWER-
Deportment
What are the three elements of a customer service orientation? - ANSWER-1.
Appearance
2. Demeanor
3. Problem-solving Approach
Give examples of unethical behavior on the part of the SP. - ANSWER-1. Not
reporting a fellow SP who is acting unethically.
2. Caving into peer pressure discouraging new employees from informing on peers.
3. Using authority to gain favours from others.
Give examples of ethical behaviour on the part of the SP. - ANSWER-1. Reporting
unethical behaviour of peers.
2. Not accepting gifts or special treatment.
3. Act professionally and in the best interest of the general public at all times,
regardless if being supervised or not
What is professional deportment? - ANSWER-The way people conduct
themselves, including both verbal and nonverbal communication. It involves
projecting a professional image.
What are the three relevant sections of the Charter? - ANSWER-Section 7:
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of the person.
Section 8: Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and
seizure.
Section 9: Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.
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EXAM 2024 WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS/ 2024/2025 BASIC
SECURITY TRAINING EXAM- JIBC QS
AND AS (BRAND NEW!)
In BC, the security industry is regulated by ________ and _______. - ANSWER-
The Security Services Act, and the Security Service Regulation. (SSA and SSR)
What does the term "security guard" refer to? - ANSWER-1. Contract security
guard services
2. In house security guard services, including hospitals, universities, banks, retail
outlets, loss prevention personnel, doorpersons, and bodyguards.
The regulatory agency responsible for investigating public complaints against SPs
or security agencies is what? - ANSWER-Security Programs Division, Ministry of
Justice
When protecting against hazards resulting from human actions, one thing that an
SP can do is to assist police with information during the investigation of a crime.
(TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-True
What is the core function of security personnel? - ANSWER-To protect people and
property from various types of hazards.
What are the three areas of professional conduct? - ANSWER-1. knowledge, skills,
and qualities
pg. 1
,2. Professional appearance
3. Professional deportment
What are the four steps of incident response? - ANSWER-1. Assess
2. Plan
3. Act
4. Re-Assess
What are three types of evidence? - ANSWER-1. Objects
2. Statements
3. Documents
What are the guidelines to follow at an incident scene? - ANSWER-1. Do not
touch anything
2. Secure the area and limit access
3. Note of changing conditions.
4. Make a detailed record of all happenings, including all individuals who enter
and exit the area.
What should the SP do if asked to provide a copy of their report to emergency
services personnel? - ANSWER-Follow the client's policy regarding disclosure of
reports.
The term __________ refers to a skilled practitioner who is effective, organized,
competent, and businesslike. - ANSWER-Professional
pg. 2
,All interactions with emergency services must be documented in the SP's
notebook. The SP should make particular effort to record his or her assessment of
the level of service provided by the agency. (TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-False
Which agencies provide emergency medical response services? - ANSWER-Fire,
and BC Ambulance Service
To whom does public security provide service? - ANSWER-All members of the
public
As part of a customer service orientation, an SP must provide media
representatives with all the information they need regarding an incident at the
location. (TRUE/FALSE) - ANSWER-False
The term __________ means recognizing one's moral duties and obligations. -
ANSWER-Ethics
The term __________ refers to internalized inaccurate beliefs about people. -
ANSWER-Stereotype
What steps are involved in incident response? - ANSWER-1. Assess
2. Plan
3. Act
4. Reassess
SPs should assess an individual based on the person's _________. - ANSWER-
Actions
pg. 3
, The term __________ refers to the way people conduct themselves. - ANSWER-
Deportment
What are the three elements of a customer service orientation? - ANSWER-1.
Appearance
2. Demeanor
3. Problem-solving Approach
Give examples of unethical behavior on the part of the SP. - ANSWER-1. Not
reporting a fellow SP who is acting unethically.
2. Caving into peer pressure discouraging new employees from informing on peers.
3. Using authority to gain favours from others.
Give examples of ethical behaviour on the part of the SP. - ANSWER-1. Reporting
unethical behaviour of peers.
2. Not accepting gifts or special treatment.
3. Act professionally and in the best interest of the general public at all times,
regardless if being supervised or not
What is professional deportment? - ANSWER-The way people conduct
themselves, including both verbal and nonverbal communication. It involves
projecting a professional image.
What are the three relevant sections of the Charter? - ANSWER-Section 7:
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of the person.
Section 8: Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and
seizure.
Section 9: Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.
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