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1. What is the primary responsibility of an unarmed security guard?
A) To make arrests for any crime they witness
B) To act as a public relations representative for the client
C) To observe and report incidents and deter criminal activity
D) To carry a weapon for the protection of the property
ANSWER: C) To observe and report incidents and deter criminal activity
2. A security guard's authority is primarily derived from:
A) The United States Constitution
B) The property rights of the employer/client
C) The local police department
D) Their security company's policy manual
ANSWER: B) The property rights of the employer/client
3. The "Use of Force Continuum" is a guideline that helps an officer determine:
A) The appropriate level of force to use in a given situation
B) How many hours they can work in a week
C) What type of uniform to wear
D) When to call for backup
ANSWER: A) The appropriate level of force to use in a given situation
4. When approaching a vehicle during a patrol, a security guard should ideally position themselves:
A) Directly in front of the driver's side door
B) To the rear of the vehicle, out of the driver's mirror view
C) On the driver's side, but slightly behind the driver's door pillar
,D) Directly next to the passenger window
ANSWER: C) On the driver's side, but slightly behind the driver's door pillar
5. Which of the following is considered the most important sense for a security guard?
A) Taste
B) Hearing
C) Sight
D) Smell
ANSWER: C) Sight
6. The term "de-escalation" refers to:
A) Using greater force to control a subject quickly
B) Tactics used to reduce the intensity of a conflict
C) Escalating a situation to get a supervisor involved
D) Immediately arresting a non-compliant person
ANSWER: B) Tactics used to reduce the intensity of a conflict
7. A security guard discovers an unlocked door at 2:00 AM during their patrol. Their first action should be
to:
A) Ignore it and continue the patrol
B) Secure the door and immediately notify their supervisor
C) Wait inside the door to see if anyone enters
D) Leave it unlocked for the morning shift to handle
ANSWER: B) Secure the door and immediately notify their supervisor
8. When writing an incident report, which of the following is the most critical principle?
A) Using complex legal terminology
B) Stating your personal opinions about what happened
C) Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and objectivity
,D) Writing it as quickly as possible, even if details are missing
ANSWER: C) Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and objectivity
9. The "Four Ws" that should be included in every report are:
A) Who, What, When, and Where
B) Why, Where, Which, and When
C) Who, What, Why, and Weapon
D) Where, When, Why, and Witness
ANSWER: A) Who, What, When, and Where
10. A security guard's power to detain a person is:
A) The same as a police officer's power to arrest
B) Limited to a "citizen's arrest" for a felony witnessed by the guard
C) Unlimited on the property they are protecting
D) Only permissible with written permission from the client
ANSWER: B) Limited to a "citizen's arrest" for a felony witnessed by the guard
11. In Oklahoma, how long is the initial CLEET license for an unarmed security guard valid?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
ANSWER: C) 2 years
12. If a security guard observes a minor theft (a misdemeanor) that they did not witness, they should:
A) Immediately detain the suspect
B) Use physical force to recover the property
C) Observe, report to law enforcement, and be a good witness
D) Confront the suspect and demand the property back
, ANSWER: C) Observe, report to law enforcement, and be a good witness
13. Professional ethics for a security guard require:
A) Sharing confidential information with friends
B) Using their position for personal gain
C) Maintaining confidentiality and integrity
D) Always siding with the client, even if they are wrong
ANSWER: C) Maintaining confidentiality and integrity
14. When communicating over the radio, a security guard should:
A) Use codes that the public cannot understand
B) Speak quickly to save time
C) Be clear, concise, and professional
D) Use slang to sound more approachable
ANSWER: C) Be clear, concise, and professional
15. The primary purpose of a daily activity report (DAR) is to:
A) Critique the performance of other guards
B) Provide a formal record of all activities during a shift
C) List personal complaints about the job
D) Plan the next day's schedule
ANSWER: B) Provide a formal record of all activities during a shift
16. When dealing with an angry or upset individual, a security guard should:
A) Yell back to assert authority
B) Remain calm and listen actively
C) Turn their back and walk away
D) Immediately threaten to detain them
ANSWER: B) Remain calm and listen actively