ALBERTA SECURITY PRACTISE EXAM 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Only security professionals working in public buildings
require a license.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals protect persons, property, and
information.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The main duties of a security professional are to
observe, arrest, and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The public has the right to file a complaint against a
security guard without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A security license may be transferred to another
employee at your company.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold
a security license.
patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅This aspect of security is important during every
shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
, Access Control - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals responsible for this are
often required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in
order to maintain safety at a job site.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One of the main roles of a security professional is to
observe and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A security professional is permitted to arrest an
individual for shoplifting.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Protection of persons, property, and information are all
roles that a security professional may fill.
Security Professional - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which of the following terms is an
individual license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is
transferrable.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Only security professionals working in public buildings
require a license.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals protect persons, property, and
information.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The main duties of a security professional are to
observe, arrest, and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The public has the right to file a complaint against a
security guard without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A security license may be transferred to another
employee at your company.
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold
a security license.
patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅This aspect of security is important during every
shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
, Access Control - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals responsible for this are
often required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in
order to maintain safety at a job site.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅One of the main roles of a security professional is to
observe and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A security professional is permitted to arrest an
individual for shoplifting.
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Protection of persons, property, and information are all
roles that a security professional may fill.
Security Professional - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which of the following terms is an
individual license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is
transferrable.
