GUARD CARD FINAL 2026 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 29. Losses that occur during the merchandise production-
distribution-sales process is known as: Answer: Shrinkage
◉ 16. What is the mission of retail security. Answer: a. Generally the
process of reducing theft and shrinkage
◉ 19. What police procedure is followed when a suspect is taken
into custody? Answer: any of the above depending on the offense
◉ 7. If a security guard/proprietary private security officer uses too
much force to make an arrest, he/she may be sued and/or have
criminal charges filed against them. Answer: true
◉ 12. You are working as a security guard/proprietary private
security officer at a factory. The owner thinks that some employees
are stealing tools. The owner asks you to search their cars on the
parking lot. Are you legally allowed to search their cars? Answer: no
◉ 23. As a security guard/proprietary private security officer, you
are meeting a primary responsibility when you Answer: do all of the
above
, ◉ 22. Focusing on people that are believed to present the greatest
risk based on traits and behavior characteristics is efficient and
accurate. What are some of those behaviors: Answer: all of the above
◉ When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should:
Answer: a. Observe and report and not detain or arrest.
◉ 39. What are the six steps that a loss prevention officer should
always follow to establish a solid case built on Probable Cause
Answer: all of the above
◉ Can security personnel be held liable for failure to intercede?
Answer: False
◉ 18. What are the methods of operation of a "Flash Mob" Answer:
d. When a group of people coordinate arrival of a crowd to
overwhelm a retail outlet to steal merchandise.
◉ 17. Are you, or any private person, legally required to arrest a
suspect once you have seen them commit a crime? Answer: No
◉ 35. Your wrongful acts as a security guard/proprietary private
security officer may result in a liability lawsuit to include which of
the following parties? Answer: all of the above
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 29. Losses that occur during the merchandise production-
distribution-sales process is known as: Answer: Shrinkage
◉ 16. What is the mission of retail security. Answer: a. Generally the
process of reducing theft and shrinkage
◉ 19. What police procedure is followed when a suspect is taken
into custody? Answer: any of the above depending on the offense
◉ 7. If a security guard/proprietary private security officer uses too
much force to make an arrest, he/she may be sued and/or have
criminal charges filed against them. Answer: true
◉ 12. You are working as a security guard/proprietary private
security officer at a factory. The owner thinks that some employees
are stealing tools. The owner asks you to search their cars on the
parking lot. Are you legally allowed to search their cars? Answer: no
◉ 23. As a security guard/proprietary private security officer, you
are meeting a primary responsibility when you Answer: do all of the
above
, ◉ 22. Focusing on people that are believed to present the greatest
risk based on traits and behavior characteristics is efficient and
accurate. What are some of those behaviors: Answer: all of the above
◉ When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should:
Answer: a. Observe and report and not detain or arrest.
◉ 39. What are the six steps that a loss prevention officer should
always follow to establish a solid case built on Probable Cause
Answer: all of the above
◉ Can security personnel be held liable for failure to intercede?
Answer: False
◉ 18. What are the methods of operation of a "Flash Mob" Answer:
d. When a group of people coordinate arrival of a crowd to
overwhelm a retail outlet to steal merchandise.
◉ 17. Are you, or any private person, legally required to arrest a
suspect once you have seen them commit a crime? Answer: No
◉ 35. Your wrongful acts as a security guard/proprietary private
security officer may result in a liability lawsuit to include which of
the following parties? Answer: all of the above
