Alberta Security UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Only security professionals working in public buildings
require a license.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals protect persons, property, and
information.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- The main duties of a security professional are to observe,
arrest, and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- The public has the right to file a complaint against a security
guard without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- A security license may be transferred to another employee at
your company.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a
security license.
patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER- This aspect of security has a dual purpose: to deter
criminal activity, as well as to observe and report any criminal or unwanted activity that
occurs either in the interior or on the exterior premises.
traffic control - CORRECT ANSWER- This type of security professional may be required to
work within a traffic management plan to ensure the overall safety of the site.
report writing - CORRECT ANSWER- This aspect of security is important during every
shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
Access Control - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals responsible for this are often
required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
, True - CORRECT ANSWER- The security professional is required to assist the public while
still observing other activities and behaviours in the premises. The security industry is a
balance between a professional service orientation and the role of a protector.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order
to maintain safety at a job site.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe
and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for
shoplifting.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles
that a security professional may fill.
Security Professional - CORRECT ANSWER- Which of the following terms is an individual
license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - CORRECT ANSWER- The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is
transferrable.
90 days - CORRECT ANSWER- Under the public complaint process, how long does an
individual have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?
False - CORRECT ANSWER- You may work as a security professional once you have
completed this course, while you wait for your licence.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Only security professionals working in public buildings
require a license.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals protect persons, property, and
information.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- The main duties of a security professional are to observe,
arrest, and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- The public has the right to file a complaint against a security
guard without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- A security license may be transferred to another employee at
your company.
False - CORRECT ANSWER- You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a
security license.
patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER- This aspect of security has a dual purpose: to deter
criminal activity, as well as to observe and report any criminal or unwanted activity that
occurs either in the interior or on the exterior premises.
traffic control - CORRECT ANSWER- This type of security professional may be required to
work within a traffic management plan to ensure the overall safety of the site.
report writing - CORRECT ANSWER- This aspect of security is important during every
shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
Access Control - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals responsible for this are often
required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
, True - CORRECT ANSWER- The security professional is required to assist the public while
still observing other activities and behaviours in the premises. The security industry is a
balance between a professional service orientation and the role of a protector.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order
to maintain safety at a job site.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe
and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for
shoplifting.
True - CORRECT ANSWER- Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles
that a security professional may fill.
Security Professional - CORRECT ANSWER- Which of the following terms is an individual
license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - CORRECT ANSWER- The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - CORRECT ANSWER- Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is
transferrable.
90 days - CORRECT ANSWER- Under the public complaint process, how long does an
individual have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?
False - CORRECT ANSWER- You may work as a security professional once you have
completed this course, while you wait for your licence.
