SECURITY GUARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Is the PSISA a Provincial or Federal Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -provincial
The PSISA is comprised of 10 parts - CORRECT ANSWER -false (8)
According to the PSISA, a Security Guard is someone who: - CORRECT ANSWER -
performs work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of guarding or patrolling for the
purpose of protecting persons or property
What are 2 examples of a Fixed Post? - CORRECT ANSWER -gatehouse/concierge
desk
Name 2 disadvantages of a Foot Patrol - CORRECT ANSWER -Supervision of Patroller
is difficult/ Capacity for pursuit is limited
What are the 3 main parts of an alarm system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensor,
transmitter, annunciator
Are the media always allowed to ask questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
What are the 2 types of traffic control? - CORRECT ANSWER -pedestrian/vehicular
When is the most risky time of day during security coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
shift change
mer found at a crime scene is an example of what kind of evidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -physical evidence
Direct evidence is...? - CORRECT ANSWER -provided by the witness
The name of the document that legally summons you to attend court to testify is called a
- CORRECT ANSWER -subpoena
Observation is a process that includes... - CORRECT ANSWER -Noticing, interpreting
and recalling
Upon recognizing a dangerous situation, a guard's first response should be to ensure
that he or she is safe from harm. - CORRECT ANSWER -true
2025
Is the PSISA a Provincial or Federal Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -provincial
The PSISA is comprised of 10 parts - CORRECT ANSWER -false (8)
According to the PSISA, a Security Guard is someone who: - CORRECT ANSWER -
performs work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of guarding or patrolling for the
purpose of protecting persons or property
What are 2 examples of a Fixed Post? - CORRECT ANSWER -gatehouse/concierge
desk
Name 2 disadvantages of a Foot Patrol - CORRECT ANSWER -Supervision of Patroller
is difficult/ Capacity for pursuit is limited
What are the 3 main parts of an alarm system? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sensor,
transmitter, annunciator
Are the media always allowed to ask questions? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
What are the 2 types of traffic control? - CORRECT ANSWER -pedestrian/vehicular
When is the most risky time of day during security coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
shift change
mer found at a crime scene is an example of what kind of evidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -physical evidence
Direct evidence is...? - CORRECT ANSWER -provided by the witness
The name of the document that legally summons you to attend court to testify is called a
- CORRECT ANSWER -subpoena
Observation is a process that includes... - CORRECT ANSWER -Noticing, interpreting
and recalling
Upon recognizing a dangerous situation, a guard's first response should be to ensure
that he or she is safe from harm. - CORRECT ANSWER -true
