GUARD CARD PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What is the security guard's role AFTER a violation has been
committed? Answer: Observe and report
◉ Acting in such a way as to make someone think that you are a
peace officer is: Answer: Illegal and should never be done
◉ You are patrolling a company parking lot and see two people
trespassing near a car on the lot. You should first: Answer: Politely
ask what they are doing
◉ Security officers have the same power to arrest as: Answer:
private persons (citizens).
◉ Who can make a felony arrest? Answer: A peace officer
A security guard
Other private persons
, (Any of the above)
◉ If a guard uses too much force to make an arrest, he may be sued
and/or have criminal charges filed against him. Answer: True
◉ When arresting a suspect for suspicion of burglary, you should say
Answer: "I am making a citizen's arrest."
"You are under arrest for suspicion of burglary."
(Both a and b.)
◉ When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should:
Answer: Observe and report and not detain or arrest.
◉ If the suspect looks bigger and stronger, would that be a good
reason for a security guard not to make an arrest by himself?
Answer: Yes
◉ Can you search people before arresting them? Answer: No
◉ You are working as a security guard at a factory. The owner thinks
that some employees are stealing tools. He asks you to search their
FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What is the security guard's role AFTER a violation has been
committed? Answer: Observe and report
◉ Acting in such a way as to make someone think that you are a
peace officer is: Answer: Illegal and should never be done
◉ You are patrolling a company parking lot and see two people
trespassing near a car on the lot. You should first: Answer: Politely
ask what they are doing
◉ Security officers have the same power to arrest as: Answer:
private persons (citizens).
◉ Who can make a felony arrest? Answer: A peace officer
A security guard
Other private persons
, (Any of the above)
◉ If a guard uses too much force to make an arrest, he may be sued
and/or have criminal charges filed against him. Answer: True
◉ When arresting a suspect for suspicion of burglary, you should say
Answer: "I am making a citizen's arrest."
"You are under arrest for suspicion of burglary."
(Both a and b.)
◉ When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should:
Answer: Observe and report and not detain or arrest.
◉ If the suspect looks bigger and stronger, would that be a good
reason for a security guard not to make an arrest by himself?
Answer: Yes
◉ Can you search people before arresting them? Answer: No
◉ You are working as a security guard at a factory. The owner thinks
that some employees are stealing tools. He asks you to search their
