SECURITY GUARD
PRACTICE 2024
QUESTIONS
What best describes surveillance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The systematic observation
of person, place, or things in order to obtain information
What division does the Provincial Court consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Family and
Youth Division, Criminal Division, and Small Claims Division
What is true regarding the Provincial Superior Courts? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deal with
a variety of petitions and offences including indictable offences
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 Code of Conduct states that
every individual working as a private investigator or security guard shall do what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Act with honesty and integrity and comply with federal, provincial
and municipal laws and refrain from exercising unnecessary force
What is a true statement when you have encountered with an individual who appears to
have a mental disability? - CORRECT ANSWER-You should never assume the nature
of the individual's behaviour
, What is "excessive force"? - CORRECT ANSWER-The application of more force than
reasonably necessary to deter or prevent a crime
What is not a security guard duty requirement of the employer according to the Health
and Safety Act (OHS Act)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the worker arrives on time at
the workplace for their shift, to allow the necessary time for preparation
While working, every licensed security guard and/or private investigator individuals must
always carry on them...? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notebook and security guard
licenses
The Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005 definition of a security guard: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a person who performs work, for remuneration, that consists
primarily of guarding or patrolling for the purpose of protecting persons or property
What would be appropriate to do if a security guard observed a physically impaired
individual in a wheelchair having difficulty on a ramp inside a mall the guard is
patrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER-after asking the individual if help is required and is
accepted, the security guard guides the wheelchair down the ramp with the back of the
wheelchair first
When you are using your notebook, how should you record your notes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-record the time before each entry and arrange your notes in chronological
order
Security guards must always keep in mind that people may have health issues not
familiar to the security guard. When restraining an individual, what precautions should a
security guard take when restraining an individual. - CORRECT ANSWER-everyone
being restrained should be considered to be at risk for restraint-related positional
asphyxia and be aware that some people are more at risk due to contributing factors
What are the key principles in communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-verbal
(body language, Verbal & para-verbal communication, active/empathic listening
What is the advantage for a security guard patrolling a larger area instead of just staying
in one spot? - CORRECT ANSWER-It allows the security guard to observe more details
as well as locate hazards in various parts of the site
What is a job that may not be performed as a Licensed Security Guard? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bailiff
What should a security guard ensure they do when assigned and using a notebook? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Use a black pen, make notes right away, write name and other
identification info in front of book
What is true about the Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act -
CORRECT ANSWER-It governs how private sector organizations collect, use and
PRACTICE 2024
QUESTIONS
What best describes surveillance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The systematic observation
of person, place, or things in order to obtain information
What division does the Provincial Court consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER-Family and
Youth Division, Criminal Division, and Small Claims Division
What is true regarding the Provincial Superior Courts? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deal with
a variety of petitions and offences including indictable offences
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 Code of Conduct states that
every individual working as a private investigator or security guard shall do what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Act with honesty and integrity and comply with federal, provincial
and municipal laws and refrain from exercising unnecessary force
What is a true statement when you have encountered with an individual who appears to
have a mental disability? - CORRECT ANSWER-You should never assume the nature
of the individual's behaviour
, What is "excessive force"? - CORRECT ANSWER-The application of more force than
reasonably necessary to deter or prevent a crime
What is not a security guard duty requirement of the employer according to the Health
and Safety Act (OHS Act)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ensure the worker arrives on time at
the workplace for their shift, to allow the necessary time for preparation
While working, every licensed security guard and/or private investigator individuals must
always carry on them...? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notebook and security guard
licenses
The Private Security & Investigative Services Act, 2005 definition of a security guard: -
CORRECT ANSWER-a person who performs work, for remuneration, that consists
primarily of guarding or patrolling for the purpose of protecting persons or property
What would be appropriate to do if a security guard observed a physically impaired
individual in a wheelchair having difficulty on a ramp inside a mall the guard is
patrolling? - CORRECT ANSWER-after asking the individual if help is required and is
accepted, the security guard guides the wheelchair down the ramp with the back of the
wheelchair first
When you are using your notebook, how should you record your notes? - CORRECT
ANSWER-record the time before each entry and arrange your notes in chronological
order
Security guards must always keep in mind that people may have health issues not
familiar to the security guard. When restraining an individual, what precautions should a
security guard take when restraining an individual. - CORRECT ANSWER-everyone
being restrained should be considered to be at risk for restraint-related positional
asphyxia and be aware that some people are more at risk due to contributing factors
What are the key principles in communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-verbal
(body language, Verbal & para-verbal communication, active/empathic listening
What is the advantage for a security guard patrolling a larger area instead of just staying
in one spot? - CORRECT ANSWER-It allows the security guard to observe more details
as well as locate hazards in various parts of the site
What is a job that may not be performed as a Licensed Security Guard? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bailiff
What should a security guard ensure they do when assigned and using a notebook? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Use a black pen, make notes right away, write name and other
identification info in front of book
What is true about the Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act -
CORRECT ANSWER-It governs how private sector organizations collect, use and
