HOSMERIT
ALBERTA SECURITY PRACTICE EXAM 2024
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
False - ✔✔ Only security professionals working in public buildings require a license.
True - ✔✔Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.
False - ✔✔The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and report.
True - ✔✔The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard without
telling the guard they are doing so.
False - ✔✔A security license may be transferred to another employee at your company.
False - ✔✔You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security license.
patrolling - ✔✔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.
traffic control - ✔✔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 - ✔✔This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical
incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
, Access Control - ✔✔Security professionals responsible for this are often required to
ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
False - ✔✔If a security professional filling a loss prevention role witnesses an individual
shoplift, they should arrest the individual prior to them leaving the store, ensuring that no
merchandise is lost.
The minimum amount of force needed depending on the situation - ✔✔Which of the
followingchoices would be considered reasonable force?
True - ✔✔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.
True - ✔✔Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to maintain
safety at a job site.
True - ✔✔One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and report.
Notice, Interpret, Recall - ✔✔What are the three steps to observing, in the correct
order?
5 - ✔✔How many senses does a security professional need to use when performing
his/her duties?
False - ✔✔When responding to an alarm, security professionals are permitted exceed
the postedspeed limit, provided that they are careful.
ALBERTA SECURITY PRACTICE EXAM 2024
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
False - ✔✔ Only security professionals working in public buildings require a license.
True - ✔✔Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.
False - ✔✔The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and report.
True - ✔✔The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard without
telling the guard they are doing so.
False - ✔✔A security license may be transferred to another employee at your company.
False - ✔✔You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security license.
patrolling - ✔✔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.
traffic control - ✔✔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 - ✔✔This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical
incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
, Access Control - ✔✔Security professionals responsible for this are often required to
ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
False - ✔✔If a security professional filling a loss prevention role witnesses an individual
shoplift, they should arrest the individual prior to them leaving the store, ensuring that no
merchandise is lost.
The minimum amount of force needed depending on the situation - ✔✔Which of the
followingchoices would be considered reasonable force?
True - ✔✔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.
True - ✔✔Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to maintain
safety at a job site.
True - ✔✔One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and report.
Notice, Interpret, Recall - ✔✔What are the three steps to observing, in the correct
order?
5 - ✔✔How many senses does a security professional need to use when performing
his/her duties?
False - ✔✔When responding to an alarm, security professionals are permitted exceed
the postedspeed limit, provided that they are careful.
