ALBERTA SECURITY PRACTISE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
False - Answers- Only security professionals working in public buildings require a
license.
True - Answers- Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.
False - Answers- The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and
report.
True - Answers- The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard
without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - Answers- A security license may be transferred to another employee at your
company.
False - Answers- You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security
license.
patrolling - Answers- 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.
True - Answers- Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to
maintain safety at a job site.
True - Answers- One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and
report.
True - Answers- A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for
shoplifting.
True - Answers- Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles that a
security professional may fill.
Security Professional - Answers- Which of the following terms is an individual license
holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - Answers- The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - Answers- Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is transferrable.
, 90 days - Answers- Under the public complaint process, how long does an individual
have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?
False - Answers- You may work as a security professional once you have completed
this course, while you wait for your licence.
True - Answers- The Registrar may refuse a licence application if the individual has
been charged with a criminal offence.
The employer of the security professional - Answers- A written complaint about a
security professional must be directed to:
deportment - Answers- This word refers to the conduct of a security professional.
False - Answers- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not pertain to a
security professional.
traffic control - Answers- 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 - Answers- This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical
incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
Access Control - Answers- Security professionals responsible for this are often required
to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
True - Answers- 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.
False - Answers- A licensed security professional has the authority of a peace officer.
True - Answers- Security professionals are permitted to perform an arrest.
False - Answers- You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime
even though you did not see the criminal activity take place.
False - Answers- If you arrest an individual, you must turn the person over to your
supervisor.
True - Answers- You can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force
Section 10 - Answers- Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Arrest or detention
Section 8 - Answers- Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Search or Seizure
AND ANSWERS
False - Answers- Only security professionals working in public buildings require a
license.
True - Answers- Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.
False - Answers- The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and
report.
True - Answers- The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard
without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - Answers- A security license may be transferred to another employee at your
company.
False - Answers- You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security
license.
patrolling - Answers- 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.
True - Answers- Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to
maintain safety at a job site.
True - Answers- One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and
report.
True - Answers- A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for
shoplifting.
True - Answers- Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles that a
security professional may fill.
Security Professional - Answers- Which of the following terms is an individual license
holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - Answers- The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - Answers- Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is transferrable.
, 90 days - Answers- Under the public complaint process, how long does an individual
have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?
False - Answers- You may work as a security professional once you have completed
this course, while you wait for your licence.
True - Answers- The Registrar may refuse a licence application if the individual has
been charged with a criminal offence.
The employer of the security professional - Answers- A written complaint about a
security professional must be directed to:
deportment - Answers- This word refers to the conduct of a security professional.
False - Answers- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not pertain to a
security professional.
traffic control - Answers- 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 - Answers- This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical
incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
Access Control - Answers- Security professionals responsible for this are often required
to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
True - Answers- 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.
False - Answers- A licensed security professional has the authority of a peace officer.
True - Answers- Security professionals are permitted to perform an arrest.
False - Answers- You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime
even though you did not see the criminal activity take place.
False - Answers- If you arrest an individual, you must turn the person over to your
supervisor.
True - Answers- You can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force
Section 10 - Answers- Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Arrest or detention
Section 8 - Answers- Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Search or Seizure
