SECURITY GUARD PRACTICE TEST [LATEST 2026/2027 UPDATE] QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
which are a apart of a security guard's mandate to protect ✔️people, property, and information
hazard ✔️events of physical conditions that have the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, agricultural
loss, damage to the environment, interruption of business, or other types of losses (FEMA).
Natural Hazards ✔️Natural process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of
livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
Human-induced Hazards ✔️Includes those hazards that exist not out of accident or 'act of god', but as result of the conscious decision of man to
act in an anti-social or anti-establishment manner
Disaster ✔️a non routine event that exceeds the capacity of the affected area to respond to it in such a way as to save lives; to preserve
property; and to maintain the social, ecological, economic, and political stability of the affected region.
in provincial court a judge is called ✔️your honor
the purpose of tactical communication is ✔️to defuse a potential situation from escalating
as a security guard if you are rude to members of the public you are violating ✔️PSISA Code of Conduct
A hybrid offence is a criminal offence that has the option of being indictable or summary ✔️true
vigilance means ✔️to pay close attention
what are the 3 main security patrol categories ✔️stationary patrol, foot patrol, and mobile patrol
the national use of force theory frame work was constructed in consideration of ✔️statute law and current case law
as a security guard what is the purpose of patrol? ✔️foot patrol helps to discover suspicious activities or situations and will help prevent them
Which of the following fuels are associated with a Class B fire? ✔️Gasoline, oil, grease
Which of the following equipment would a security guard who is on vehicle patrol most likely use to communicate with a dispatcher? ✔️Two-
way radio
Which Regulation under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, sets out what data a licensed business entity shall keep?
✔️Record keeping Requirements for Licensed Business Entities
Which of the following are considered access control points? ✔️Door, turnstile, parking gate
A security guard is on patrol and encounters an individual who has injured himself. The individual refuses help from the security guard although
the security guard advises the individual that he/she is trained in first aid. What should the security guard do? ✔️Call for help and wait until the
ambulance/medical help arrives.
Which of the following documents would be used by an employer/property owner to set out the tasks, actions and/or policies and procedures
for a security guard while performing his/her duties? ✔️Post or Standing Orders
who follows the category of protection of people ✔️client, tenants, and your partners
which of the following would fall under the different jobs in the security industry? ✔️private investigator and loss prevention
security guards enforce rules and regulations at the premise that they protect ✔️true
security services would include ✔️patrolling guards, alarm response, mobile guards
what is the primary duties of loss prevention ✔️to prevent shoplifting and package pilferage
deportment ✔️the behavior or the bearing of a person
if a security guard or business entity is found to be in violation of the PSISA and/or code of conduct they would be the subject to fines and or
penalties. what are the fines? ✔️Individual- $25,000
Business Entity- $250,000
, The PSISA replaced the Private Investigators and security act ✔️true
your state of mind affects your ability to react to sudden threats ✔️true
Condition Yellow refers to a state of mind in where you ✔️are alert and aware of your surroundings
some basic fundamentals that never change regardless of the type of patrols or surveillance you are required to conduct would include
✔️safety, observation, recorded notes
Access Control ✔️the allowance for movement of authorized people and materials through protected areas, while detecting, delaying and /or
preventing the movement of unauthorized people and materials
The use of stanchions, mojo barriers, caution tape, and retractable posts are way to control crowds ✔️true
which of the following would a security guard NOT USE when conducting traffic control ✔️Handcuffs and batons
Security guards need to be aware of the signs of substance abuse as well as the impact of different drugs on human behavior ✔️true
people under the influence of drugs and alcohol should not be treated with extreme cautions ✔️false
Drug Paraphernalia falls into which two categories ✔️User specific and dealer specific
you must produce your license upon request ✔️true
the code of conduct outlines standards for the industry so that businesses and individuals know how to perform their duties in a professional,
honest, and respectful way ✔️true
if a member of the public wants to file a compliant against a security guard how many days do they have to file a complaint in writing to the
registrar ✔️90
New provisions under the PSISA would include ✔️changes to training, standards to uniforms, equipment, vehicles, license eligibility, use of force
reporting, and conduct
should someone who is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol become unconscious, are you to start the first aid protocol ✔️true
which of these levels has more duties when it comes to H&S ✔️Employers
The Act and regulations tell everyone from the employer to the newest worker how to make the workplace safer ✔️True
The act puts the greatest responsibility on the employer to make sure no one gets hurt or sick on the job ✔️true
one of your duties is to follow the policies, procedures and rules established by the employer for your safety ✔️
you have the right to know about the hazards in your workplace ✔️true
if a hazard can make you sick you will always start to feel it right away ✔️false
if you see a hazard while you are working, you should report it to your employer or supervisor immediately ✔️true
if you are not in agreement with the decision of the officer from the ministry of labor, you can still refuse to work ✔️false
To be considered as harassment, the undesired behavior must be repetitive and have adverse effects on the physical or psychological integrity
of the person ✔️false
you should get involved in health and safety by asking questions and reporting hazards, and you should get truly involved when asked to
participate to health and safety activities ✔️true
If you weren't on duty while the H&S activities were conducted, then there is no way to know what was discussed and were the results ✔️false
You should always warn the joint H&S committee of any health and safety issues you have ✔️false
If you believe the work you are performing is unsafe, you can refuse to work and just go home ✔️False
Upon a work refusal, the ministry of labor will be called only after the case has been investigated with a employee H&S representative and the
employer ✔️True
which are a apart of a security guard's mandate to protect ✔️people, property, and information
hazard ✔️events of physical conditions that have the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, agricultural
loss, damage to the environment, interruption of business, or other types of losses (FEMA).
Natural Hazards ✔️Natural process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of
livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
Human-induced Hazards ✔️Includes those hazards that exist not out of accident or 'act of god', but as result of the conscious decision of man to
act in an anti-social or anti-establishment manner
Disaster ✔️a non routine event that exceeds the capacity of the affected area to respond to it in such a way as to save lives; to preserve
property; and to maintain the social, ecological, economic, and political stability of the affected region.
in provincial court a judge is called ✔️your honor
the purpose of tactical communication is ✔️to defuse a potential situation from escalating
as a security guard if you are rude to members of the public you are violating ✔️PSISA Code of Conduct
A hybrid offence is a criminal offence that has the option of being indictable or summary ✔️true
vigilance means ✔️to pay close attention
what are the 3 main security patrol categories ✔️stationary patrol, foot patrol, and mobile patrol
the national use of force theory frame work was constructed in consideration of ✔️statute law and current case law
as a security guard what is the purpose of patrol? ✔️foot patrol helps to discover suspicious activities or situations and will help prevent them
Which of the following fuels are associated with a Class B fire? ✔️Gasoline, oil, grease
Which of the following equipment would a security guard who is on vehicle patrol most likely use to communicate with a dispatcher? ✔️Two-
way radio
Which Regulation under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, sets out what data a licensed business entity shall keep?
✔️Record keeping Requirements for Licensed Business Entities
Which of the following are considered access control points? ✔️Door, turnstile, parking gate
A security guard is on patrol and encounters an individual who has injured himself. The individual refuses help from the security guard although
the security guard advises the individual that he/she is trained in first aid. What should the security guard do? ✔️Call for help and wait until the
ambulance/medical help arrives.
Which of the following documents would be used by an employer/property owner to set out the tasks, actions and/or policies and procedures
for a security guard while performing his/her duties? ✔️Post or Standing Orders
who follows the category of protection of people ✔️client, tenants, and your partners
which of the following would fall under the different jobs in the security industry? ✔️private investigator and loss prevention
security guards enforce rules and regulations at the premise that they protect ✔️true
security services would include ✔️patrolling guards, alarm response, mobile guards
what is the primary duties of loss prevention ✔️to prevent shoplifting and package pilferage
deportment ✔️the behavior or the bearing of a person
if a security guard or business entity is found to be in violation of the PSISA and/or code of conduct they would be the subject to fines and or
penalties. what are the fines? ✔️Individual- $25,000
Business Entity- $250,000
, The PSISA replaced the Private Investigators and security act ✔️true
your state of mind affects your ability to react to sudden threats ✔️true
Condition Yellow refers to a state of mind in where you ✔️are alert and aware of your surroundings
some basic fundamentals that never change regardless of the type of patrols or surveillance you are required to conduct would include
✔️safety, observation, recorded notes
Access Control ✔️the allowance for movement of authorized people and materials through protected areas, while detecting, delaying and /or
preventing the movement of unauthorized people and materials
The use of stanchions, mojo barriers, caution tape, and retractable posts are way to control crowds ✔️true
which of the following would a security guard NOT USE when conducting traffic control ✔️Handcuffs and batons
Security guards need to be aware of the signs of substance abuse as well as the impact of different drugs on human behavior ✔️true
people under the influence of drugs and alcohol should not be treated with extreme cautions ✔️false
Drug Paraphernalia falls into which two categories ✔️User specific and dealer specific
you must produce your license upon request ✔️true
the code of conduct outlines standards for the industry so that businesses and individuals know how to perform their duties in a professional,
honest, and respectful way ✔️true
if a member of the public wants to file a compliant against a security guard how many days do they have to file a complaint in writing to the
registrar ✔️90
New provisions under the PSISA would include ✔️changes to training, standards to uniforms, equipment, vehicles, license eligibility, use of force
reporting, and conduct
should someone who is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol become unconscious, are you to start the first aid protocol ✔️true
which of these levels has more duties when it comes to H&S ✔️Employers
The Act and regulations tell everyone from the employer to the newest worker how to make the workplace safer ✔️True
The act puts the greatest responsibility on the employer to make sure no one gets hurt or sick on the job ✔️true
one of your duties is to follow the policies, procedures and rules established by the employer for your safety ✔️
you have the right to know about the hazards in your workplace ✔️true
if a hazard can make you sick you will always start to feel it right away ✔️false
if you see a hazard while you are working, you should report it to your employer or supervisor immediately ✔️true
if you are not in agreement with the decision of the officer from the ministry of labor, you can still refuse to work ✔️false
To be considered as harassment, the undesired behavior must be repetitive and have adverse effects on the physical or psychological integrity
of the person ✔️false
you should get involved in health and safety by asking questions and reporting hazards, and you should get truly involved when asked to
participate to health and safety activities ✔️true
If you weren't on duty while the H&S activities were conducted, then there is no way to know what was discussed and were the results ✔️false
You should always warn the joint H&S committee of any health and safety issues you have ✔️false
If you believe the work you are performing is unsafe, you can refuse to work and just go home ✔️False
Upon a work refusal, the ministry of labor will be called only after the case has been investigated with a employee H&S representative and the
employer ✔️True
