01E SECURITY OFFICER CORE SUBJECTS ENTRY LEVEL (VIRGINIA)
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Reports are updated: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronologically
What makes a person suspicious? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Their behavior seems out of place.
T/F - Workplace violence is any act of threatened or actual harm to people or property occurring on the
job. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The first line of defense against intruders is the facility's outermost boundary, known as the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Perimeter
What are three actions you should take when you witness an accident? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Evaluate the situation, call for help, and render aid.
Being alert and aware is a demonstration of this value: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Vigilance
Violating sections 9.1 -138-150 and sections 6VAC20-172-174, a registrant can be fined no more than: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅$2,500.00 per violation per day.
As a member of the Virginia Private Security Community, you pledge: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To
conduct yourself with honesty and integrity and adhere to the highest moral principles in the
performance of your security duties; To cooperate with appropriate criminal justice and government
agencies concerning matters within their purview.
A security officer should act only in such a manner as not to endanger the public health, _______ and
_______. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Safety, welfare
What are the 4 Ws in effective report writing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Who, what, where, when.
, When you are talking to someone, you should stand at a _____ degree angle: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅45
Short cuts, phone locations, and potential hazards are important things to know about your
___________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Patrol area
Reports are used for: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insurance purposes, Correcting safety hazards, Identifying
suspects
A CCTV system serves as your second set of eyes and helps you to monitor: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Several areas at once, Remote areas, Large areas
Where do radios work best? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In open spaces.
An Unarmed security officer registration card expires every: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Two years.
A registered individual shall notify the department in writing within ____ days of a change in mailing
address, phone number, or email if applicable. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ten
How can you tell a fire extinguisher is operable? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The arrow on the gauge points
to the green zone.
Besides fires, what are some other emergencies you may encounter at your site? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Accidents and illnesses, Leaks and spills, Power outages.
T/F - You should only administer first aid if you are currently certified. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
It is important to know usual sights, sounds, and smells because recognizing the usual helps you
___________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Detect the unusual.
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Reports are updated: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Chronologically
What makes a person suspicious? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Their behavior seems out of place.
T/F - Workplace violence is any act of threatened or actual harm to people or property occurring on the
job. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
The first line of defense against intruders is the facility's outermost boundary, known as the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Perimeter
What are three actions you should take when you witness an accident? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Evaluate the situation, call for help, and render aid.
Being alert and aware is a demonstration of this value: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Vigilance
Violating sections 9.1 -138-150 and sections 6VAC20-172-174, a registrant can be fined no more than: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅$2,500.00 per violation per day.
As a member of the Virginia Private Security Community, you pledge: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To
conduct yourself with honesty and integrity and adhere to the highest moral principles in the
performance of your security duties; To cooperate with appropriate criminal justice and government
agencies concerning matters within their purview.
A security officer should act only in such a manner as not to endanger the public health, _______ and
_______. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Safety, welfare
What are the 4 Ws in effective report writing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Who, what, where, when.
, When you are talking to someone, you should stand at a _____ degree angle: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅45
Short cuts, phone locations, and potential hazards are important things to know about your
___________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Patrol area
Reports are used for: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insurance purposes, Correcting safety hazards, Identifying
suspects
A CCTV system serves as your second set of eyes and helps you to monitor: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Several areas at once, Remote areas, Large areas
Where do radios work best? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅In open spaces.
An Unarmed security officer registration card expires every: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Two years.
A registered individual shall notify the department in writing within ____ days of a change in mailing
address, phone number, or email if applicable. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ten
How can you tell a fire extinguisher is operable? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The arrow on the gauge points
to the green zone.
Besides fires, what are some other emergencies you may encounter at your site? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Accidents and illnesses, Leaks and spills, Power outages.
T/F - You should only administer first aid if you are currently certified. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅True
It is important to know usual sights, sounds, and smells because recognizing the usual helps you
___________________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Detect the unusual.
