ABST Alberta Basic Security Training: Questions &
Answers
A written complaint about a security professional is directed to Right Ans -
the individual's employer
A security professional in the province of Alberta is eligible to begin work
before receiving their license, provided they have completed all application
documents and requirements. Right Ans - false
An individual security license may be transferred: Right Ans - never
Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons, property, and
Right Ans - information
Professionalism is best demonstrated by: Right Ans - Your conduct and
deportment
Security professionals in Alberta are licensed under the: Right Ans -
Security Services and Investigators Act
A public complaint against an individual security license holder must be filed
within _____ days of the alleged incident. Right Ans - 90
Individuals holding an individual license in the province of Alberta may not
refer to themselves as: Right Ans - Peace Officer
_________________ utilized by licensed security professionals must be authorized
by the Registrar. Right Ans - batons
You may work as a security professional if you have completed this course but
not yet received your license. Right Ans - false
With consent of both parties, an employer may attempt to resolve an issue
between a security professional and a complainant. Right Ans - true
what is a summary conviction offence? Right Ans - an offence that is less
serious than an indictable offence
, you can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force Right Ans
- true
what is a hybrid (dual) offence? Right Ans - an offence for which the crown
can choose to proceed to trial under summary rules or by indictment
when you arrest an individual, you have the option to tell the person to call:
Right Ans - their lawyer
You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime even
though you did not see the criminal activity take place. Right Ans - false
A person commits an assault when he or she applies force to another person;
Right Ans - intentionally
You are a loss prevention worker in a clothing store inside a shopping mall.
You witness an individual taking a belt off the rack and inserting it into the
belt hoops of the jeans she is wearing. The individual spends time looking at
other items before proceeding to exit the store and walk toward the food
court. She does not stop to pay for the belt on her way out of the store. What
offense has been committed? Right Ans - theft under $5000
If someone threatens to strike you in order to steal your wallet, what offence
is that person commiting? Right Ans - Robbery
The most important rule about use of force in your role as a security
professional is Right Ans - avoid it as much as possible
what is excessive force? Right Ans - More force than necessary to control
the subject which could result in criminal charges
When you encounter a trespasser on the premises, your first course of action
should be to: Right Ans - ask them to leave
You are working as a security professional at a shopping mall. While
patrolling the parking lot you notice an individual breaking the window out of
a car. What offence has occurred? Right Ans - mischief (other property)
Answers
A written complaint about a security professional is directed to Right Ans -
the individual's employer
A security professional in the province of Alberta is eligible to begin work
before receiving their license, provided they have completed all application
documents and requirements. Right Ans - false
An individual security license may be transferred: Right Ans - never
Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons, property, and
Right Ans - information
Professionalism is best demonstrated by: Right Ans - Your conduct and
deportment
Security professionals in Alberta are licensed under the: Right Ans -
Security Services and Investigators Act
A public complaint against an individual security license holder must be filed
within _____ days of the alleged incident. Right Ans - 90
Individuals holding an individual license in the province of Alberta may not
refer to themselves as: Right Ans - Peace Officer
_________________ utilized by licensed security professionals must be authorized
by the Registrar. Right Ans - batons
You may work as a security professional if you have completed this course but
not yet received your license. Right Ans - false
With consent of both parties, an employer may attempt to resolve an issue
between a security professional and a complainant. Right Ans - true
what is a summary conviction offence? Right Ans - an offence that is less
serious than an indictable offence
, you can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force Right Ans
- true
what is a hybrid (dual) offence? Right Ans - an offence for which the crown
can choose to proceed to trial under summary rules or by indictment
when you arrest an individual, you have the option to tell the person to call:
Right Ans - their lawyer
You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime even
though you did not see the criminal activity take place. Right Ans - false
A person commits an assault when he or she applies force to another person;
Right Ans - intentionally
You are a loss prevention worker in a clothing store inside a shopping mall.
You witness an individual taking a belt off the rack and inserting it into the
belt hoops of the jeans she is wearing. The individual spends time looking at
other items before proceeding to exit the store and walk toward the food
court. She does not stop to pay for the belt on her way out of the store. What
offense has been committed? Right Ans - theft under $5000
If someone threatens to strike you in order to steal your wallet, what offence
is that person commiting? Right Ans - Robbery
The most important rule about use of force in your role as a security
professional is Right Ans - avoid it as much as possible
what is excessive force? Right Ans - More force than necessary to control
the subject which could result in criminal charges
When you encounter a trespasser on the premises, your first course of action
should be to: Right Ans - ask them to leave
You are working as a security professional at a shopping mall. While
patrolling the parking lot you notice an individual breaking the window out of
a car. What offence has occurred? Right Ans - mischief (other property)
