ABST ALBERTA BASIC SECURITY TRAINING
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A written complaint about a security professional is directed to Correct answer-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. Correct
answer-false
An individual security license may be transferred: Correct answer-never
Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons, property, and Correct answer-
information
Professionalism is best demonstrated by: Correct answer-Your conduct and deportment
Security professionals in Alberta are licensed under the: Correct answer-Security Services and
Investigators Act
A public complaint against an individual security license holder must be filed within _____ days of
the alleged incident. Correct answer-90
Individuals holding an individual license in the province of Alberta may not refer to themselves as:
Correct answer-Peace Officer
_________________ utilized by licensed security professionals must be authorized by the Registrar.
Correct answer-batons
You may work as a security professional if you have completed this course but not yet received your
license. Correct answer-false
With consent of both parties, an employer may attempt to resolve an issue between a security
professional and a complainant. Correct answer-true
what is a summary conviction offence? Correct answer-an offence that is less serious than an
indictable offence
you can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force Correct answer-true
what is a hybrid (dual) offence? Correct answer-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: Correct answer-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. Correct answer-false
, A person commits an assault when he or she applies force to another person; Correct answer-
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? Correct answer-theft under $5000
If someone threatens to strike you in order to steal your wallet, what offence is that person
commiting? Correct answer-Robbery
The most important rule about use of force in your role as a security professional is Correct
answer-avoid it as much as possible
what is excessive force? Correct answer-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: Correct
answer-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? Correct answer-
mischief (other property)
Section _____ of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms refers to being detained or
imprisoned. Correct answer-9
A person caught trying to pick a lock of a store. This is an example of break and enter. Correct
answer-false
What type of offence is break and enter, non dwelling house? Correct answer-hybrid (dual)
three strategies on how to deal with a crowd Correct answer-remove the leader
break the crowd into smaller groups
find a sympathetic leader
what are the three steps when responding to a situation described in the National Use of Force
model? Correct answer-assess, plan, act
observing consists of the following three steps Correct answer-noticing, interpreting, and recalling
(t/f) a post order explains your duties for a particular shift Correct answer-true
Three considerations before using force Correct answer-How prepared are you, what is the
situation, and what do you know about the subject
When directing traffic, two short blasts with a whistle is Correct answer-Used to tell the driver or
pedestrian to proceed
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A written complaint about a security professional is directed to Correct answer-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. Correct
answer-false
An individual security license may be transferred: Correct answer-never
Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons, property, and Correct answer-
information
Professionalism is best demonstrated by: Correct answer-Your conduct and deportment
Security professionals in Alberta are licensed under the: Correct answer-Security Services and
Investigators Act
A public complaint against an individual security license holder must be filed within _____ days of
the alleged incident. Correct answer-90
Individuals holding an individual license in the province of Alberta may not refer to themselves as:
Correct answer-Peace Officer
_________________ utilized by licensed security professionals must be authorized by the Registrar.
Correct answer-batons
You may work as a security professional if you have completed this course but not yet received your
license. Correct answer-false
With consent of both parties, an employer may attempt to resolve an issue between a security
professional and a complainant. Correct answer-true
what is a summary conviction offence? Correct answer-an offence that is less serious than an
indictable offence
you can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force Correct answer-true
what is a hybrid (dual) offence? Correct answer-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: Correct answer-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. Correct answer-false
, A person commits an assault when he or she applies force to another person; Correct answer-
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? Correct answer-theft under $5000
If someone threatens to strike you in order to steal your wallet, what offence is that person
commiting? Correct answer-Robbery
The most important rule about use of force in your role as a security professional is Correct
answer-avoid it as much as possible
what is excessive force? Correct answer-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: Correct
answer-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? Correct answer-
mischief (other property)
Section _____ of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms refers to being detained or
imprisoned. Correct answer-9
A person caught trying to pick a lock of a store. This is an example of break and enter. Correct
answer-false
What type of offence is break and enter, non dwelling house? Correct answer-hybrid (dual)
three strategies on how to deal with a crowd Correct answer-remove the leader
break the crowd into smaller groups
find a sympathetic leader
what are the three steps when responding to a situation described in the National Use of Force
model? Correct answer-assess, plan, act
observing consists of the following three steps Correct answer-noticing, interpreting, and recalling
(t/f) a post order explains your duties for a particular shift Correct answer-true
Three considerations before using force Correct answer-How prepared are you, what is the
situation, and what do you know about the subject
When directing traffic, two short blasts with a whistle is Correct answer-Used to tell the driver or
pedestrian to proceed
