Practice Quiz Questions Handbook
Practice Quiz Questions Handbook
curriculum and that you may find on the Ministry required examination. The recommended
study methodology is to answer as many of the questions as possible. without reviewing the
Once you have answered all the questions you are able to, without looking, go back and review
the sections for the questions you cannot answer. Answer the remainder of the questions, to the
best of your ability then check your results against the answers provided at the end of this
Exercise.
5. What is the maximum penalty for an individual's violation of the code of conduct?
A $1000.00 fine
B Community service
A Following someone without their consent for the purpose of gathering information
A Employees
B Customers
B Security Guards always work with partners so they can investigate alarms
C Security Guards often respond alone and do not have immediate back up
11. Which of the following are possible indicators of a person intoxicated by drugs?
B Knowing where you are at all times and how to summon help
13. What are the following types of reports a Security Guard may normally complete?
A Shift logs, incident reports, briefing reports and use of force reports
A Recorded
B Verbatim
C Paraphrased
D Hand written
15. What is required of employers according to the Occupational Health & Safety Act?
16. When responding to an alarm and detecting a lot of smoke a Guard should:
A Call the fire Department and start a search for people inside
D Call the Fire Department, stay a safe distance and keep people back
A Preserve the evidence and ensure the scene does not get contaminated
A Fail to report a normal looking car in the parking lot, later found to be a crime scene
B Fail to confiscate a barbeque from a balcony at an apartment that later starts a fire
C Fail to report a broken window noticed that turns out to be the entry for a theft
C Determine the centre of the scene and work your way out
D Secure the scene and ensure no one enters, touches or moves anything until police arrive
D Contact property management, report the matter and follow their instructions
A Written law
B Family law
C Provincial Law
D Case Law
26. Which of the following statements is true for Security Guards on duty?
A You can arrest a person you find committing a criminal offence on/in relation to the site
B You can arrest a person found committing a summary offence while off duty
D You can arrest a person who on reasonable grounds you believe has illegal drugs
A Theft
B False Arrest
D Failure to provide a reasonably safe environment by not reporting a spill on the floor
D Is it true the car hit the truck after running the red light?
obviously intoxicated person tries to enter, What should the Security Guard do?
obviously intoxicated person is leaving the bar. What should the Security Guard
Do?
33. You are working as a Security Guard and your duty is to escort a large group of people through a high
security area. Where should you position yourself in relation to the group to best accomplish your job?
D Access the group, then monitor their movements by closed circuit television
34. While working as a Security Guard you are patrolling the perimeter of the property. You come across
an apparent crime scene. What is the first thing you should do?
A Cordon off the area, contain the scene, keep bystanders away and call for the police
B Call 911
D Put up caution tape, photograph the scene, draw diagrams and collect physical evidence
35. While working as a Security Guard you are responding to an emergency scene or the property. What
is your best course of action?
36. What is the best type of extinguisher to use dousing an electrical fire?
A Class A
B Class B
C Class C
D Class D
37. You are on bicycle patrol when you witness a person smash a car window. What do you do?
A Call 911 and ask for immediate assistance as there is a break and enter in progress
B Call for back up and wait but do not approach the person
D Observe and monitor the situation, take notes and submit an incident report at the end of your shift
38. You are on patrol in the mechanical penthouse of a building when you notice a puddle forming from
liquid leaking out of a drum, What do you do?
B Place barricades down, contain the spill and use a squeegee to push it down a drain
C Make a note of the concern and submit an incident report at the end of your shift
D Keep people away from the area and check WHMIS and MSDS information on site
39. What radio 10 code is used when you don't understand what the dispatcher has said and you need
them to repeat their transmission?
A 10-78
B 10-99
C 10-9
D 10-4
40. What is the best course of action to take when you find people stuck in an elevator, after hours late
in the evening?
A Locate the elevator, reassure the occupants and call the elevator service company
B Call 911
C Attempt to force the doors open and rescue the trapped occupants
41. You are working as a Security Guard at a large night club when you receive a radio call asking you to
respond to the ground level and provide assistance at the door. What do you do?
C Respond as quickly as possible in a safe manner and call 911 on your way
D Ask your supervisor to respond as you are engaged in other critical duties
42. Your supervisor asks you to write a detailed summary report briefing the client regarding an
occurrence. You have never written a report of this nature before. What do you do?
A Write the report and seek the assistance and advice of your supervisor
C Ask your co-workers to assist you with the report and detail all concerns the team may have regarding
the incident
43. You are working as a Security Guard in a factory when you come across a small, contained fire in an
outside trash bin on the property. What do you do?
A Use a fire house to douse the flames before it gets out of hand
B Call 911 and request the assistance of the Fire Department immediately
44. You come across a contractor on the roof that cannot provide the request for work order and you
have no record of him needing to be there, what do you do?
B Properly identify them and contact your supervisor by radio to report the matter and follow
instructions
C Make them immediately leave the area with their tools and lock the roof access to prevent further
intrusion
D Take notes and submit an incident report at the end of your shift
45. A worker returns to the worksite after hours and advises he has forgotten his tools in a secure area
of the facility that he says he needs the next morning for work at another worksite. What should you
do?
C Refuse him access to the area and advise him to return during business hours the next day
D Call the property manager at home to get authorization before giving the worker his tools
46. You are working alone on a site after hours at a fixed post in the lobby of the building and you have
been given strict instructions to not leave the desk unless properly relived. You receive a mechanical
alarm. What do you do?
A Stay at your post and submit an incident report at the end of your shift
C Contact mechanical personnel for the site and advise them of the alarm
C Body language
48. You are on site after an emergency. A man suffered a heart attack and has been taken away by
ambulance to the hospital. What is your next step?
B Return to the security office, notify your supervisor or dispatcher and write a detailed incident
report
D Make detailed notes and submit an occurrence report the next business day
49. You are working as a Security Guard when you become the victim of a criminal act while on duty.
What do you do next?
D Take notes and notify your supervisor on the next business day
50. You need to respond to an unusual situation on your site. What is the first authority you should
consider before formulating your plan?
51. You are working as a Security Guard and approached by a female reporting a sexual assault
committed by someone known to you, what do you do?
B Advise the complainant that she can notify police and write a detailed report
C Advise the complainant she can arrest the subject and assist her with the arrest
A Freedom of religion
53. An employee has been fired and you are under direction to retrieve company property they keep in
their locker, What do you do?
A Immediately open the locker with bolt cutters and seize the company property
B Ask management for a second key and have the foreman witness what you remove and
C Let the employee empty their locker and bring the items to you at your post
D Escort them, get them to open the locker, document everything belonging to the company and have
them sign that you have obtained these items from them
B Decisions of the courts recorded and used as guidance for other court decisions
55. You come upon a car parked in an unauthorized area on your property. What is the best thing to do?
A Open the car and see if you can find the ownership, identify the owner and have them move it
C Record the vehicle's information and call parking enforcement to attend, then submit a report
D Call the towing company authorized on your site and have it removed
56. You have a statement from a person hand written on blue lined paper in pencil, what do you do?
B Ask the person who wrote it to re-write the statement in black ink and the proper format
C Ask your supervisor to speak to the person who made the statement
A 16 years of age
B 12 years of age
C 18 years of age
D 21 years of age
58. A noisy group forms a protest at the entrance to your store/mall, what do you do?
A Direct them to leave and advise them if they fail to comply they will be arrested for trespassing
B Monitor the group and call the authorities if necessary to protect people or property
D Call 911 and ask the police to attend and arrest trouble makers
59. What is the one piece of ID that a Security Guard on duty is required to carry by Law?
D The Security Guard License issued to the Guard in the province of Ontario
B The client, supervisor or official from the contract company employing the Guard
D Appointed inspectors or investigators working for the Private security and Investigative Services
Branch
61. What statute provides for the use of force by Security Guards when justified?
62. According to the regulations, who is the owner of the memo book you complete while on duty?
D The force used results in an injury to a subject that requires medical attention
66. The assessment process from the National Use of Force Framework is what?
67. An actively resistant, arrested Subject pulls away from you when arrested, you should do what?
C Kick his shin and use strong commands to stop his resistance
D Use soft physical control techniques and tactical communications to control him
68. An aggressive subject raises his fist and yells a threat, closing aggressively. This action is considered
what level of profiled subject behavior?
A Cooperative
B Actively Resistant
C Assaultive
D Passively Resistant
69. The best way to describe a Fire Safety Plan is which of the following?
A A legal document, which is approved by the local fire department and specifies the legal
responsibilities of the site owner and agents of the owner with respects to fire safety.
D A legal document listing all of the emergency equipment and first aid cabinets on a site
70. When conducting a bomb search after a threatening call is received and a suspicious object is found.
What you should do next?
A Prevent anyone from going near or touching the object, notify the property manager and follow
instructions
C Call 911 and notify the dispatcher there is a bomb in the building
D Locate a bucket of water to douse the explosive and prevent it going off
71. You encounter an irate individual and another person in a heated conversation. What should you
do?
A Always to protect life, the property, confidential information, and minimize liability
B Contain spills, keep innocent people inside; expedite response of security and document who is at
fault.
D Assist the authorities by conducting a preliminary assessment and cancelling them if not needed
73. During a labour dispute, which situation would best describe an Injunction?
A Special rights and authorities for police officers and Security Guards
D A court order limiting the number of picketers allowed on the picket line
74. Which of the following are examples of questions that WOULD NOT need to be answered in an
incident report/notebook?
D What the appropriate ban length should be for the trespassing infraction committed?
C A Labour Relations Act violation during a labour dispute involving a lockout of the
employees
77. What is the legal drinking age for a person in a licensed establishment according to
78. In what circumstances may an entry be made into a residential premise by a landlord or an agent of
the landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act without notice?
A In the case where there is suspicion of illegal acts going on in the premise.
B In the case where the tenant is behind on their rent and the landlord wants to confiscate property to
recoup monies owed.
C In the case of an emergency situation where access is required to prevent major damage and/or
injury.
D In the case where a Realty agent wants to show the unit to potential renters.
79. While working in a mall as a Security Guard you receive a call from a store clerk regarding a theft
occurrence in their store that they have witnessed. What should you do next?
A You go to the store in question and make the arrest once the store clerk has identified the suspect.
B You go to the store in question and assist the store clerk in making a lawful arrest.
C You go to the store in question and use physical force to apprehend the suspect.
D You go to the store in question and arrest the suspect once they leave the store.
80. While on duty a Security Guard notices a youth skateboarding on the property under protection.
Upon approaching the youth and requesting that he stop skateboarding and leave, the youth swears and
yells at the Security Guard refusing to leave. Under the Trespass to Private Property Act SO 1990 the
Security Guard can do what?
A Swear and yell back at the youth in response to the treatment received.
B Arrest the youth as he has just committed a verbal assault against the Security Guard,
C Immediately contact 911 and have the police arrest the skateboarder for committing a nuisance
criminal offence
B People who exercise a lot are in better shape than those who do not exercise at all.
82. While working as a Security Guard you notice a person with a disability having difficulty entering the
doors with their wheelchair. What should you do?
B Approach quickly before they have an accident and push the wheelchair to correct the problem.
D Continue your duties as the situation is personal and none of our business.
83. Which of the following is an example of a Bias that a Security Guard may have?
B People from their own background are friendlier than people from anywhere else.
C Peace Officers are considered experts in the field of law and legal matters.
84. Section 25 of the Criminal Code allows anyone who is required or authorized under the law to do
anything in administration or enforcement of the law if acting reasonably to do what?
86. Working as a Security Guard you arrest an individual for committing a crime. What is a "best
practice" step you should take to ensure the arresting person's rights have been met?
C Make sure they are comfortable and their handcuffs are not too tight.
87. What does Private Information & Protection of Electronic Documents Act govern?
C A guard dog.
D An alarm System.
89. You are working at a manufacturing facility where employees have signed a workplace contract
agreeing to a search of their person and parcels prior to exiting the building. An employee is leaving at
the end of their shift. You ask to search them and they refuse to allow you to perform the search. What
should you do?
B Do not search them, advise them it is the company policy to search all employees and request they
await a facility manager
C Arrest them on the reasonable and probable grounds of having stolen something.
D Insist that they submit to a search by reminding them that they have signed a contract to that effect.
90. Section 494, subsection 1(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada allows what authority to persons?
A Peace officers to arrest people without warrant who they believe on reasonable grounds to have
committed an offence for which they may be arrested without warrant
B Security Guards to arrest people without warrant who they believe on reasonable grounds to have
committed an offence for which they may be arrested without warrant
D The authority for anyone who is required or authorized to do anything in the administration or
enforcement of the law to use as much force as is reasonably necessary for that purpose
A 18
B 19
C 21
D 25
92. Section 10 under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states:
A Everyone has the right to be informed the reasons for their arrest or detention without reasonable
delay.
B Everyone has the right to obtain legal counsel without reasonable delay.
B Electromagnetic locks
C Alarm panels
D Security Guard
D The client
96. If a security guard had trouble hearing a radio transmission and needed the dispatcher to repeat the
message, what 10 code would the guard use?
A 10-0
B 10-1
C 10-3
D 10-9
97. If a security guard needed to escort a large group of people through a high-risk area, where should
the security guard position themselves?
A In front
B In behind
C Doesn't matter
D In the middle of the group
B The client
C Your supervisor
D The police
99. When a security guard encounters an emergency situation, what is the MOST important thing to
consider?
B Protection of evidence
100. According to National Use of Force guidelines what is the first response option?
B Tactical communications
C Passive aggression
D Baton
101. While working as a security guard working on private property, on whose authority are you
enforcing the rules on the site?
B Baking soda
C Dry chemicals
D Carbon dioxide
103. As a security guard working outside an establishment licensed to serve liquor under the Liquor
License Act of Ontario you witness someone leaving the establishment and they appear to be
intoxicated. What should you do?
104. Under Criminal Code Section 494, if the security guard sees someone committing an indictable
offense and places the person under arrest, what should the guard's next step be?
105. If a security guard has been authorized to carry handcuffs with their security company,
106.Where would a security guard find answers to questions regarding the correct
handling of evidence?
D Forensics Act
107. While doing a floor-by-floor patrol of the site the security guard comes across a small,
controlled fire contained in a wastebasket. What should the guard's next step be?
A Close the door and hope to cut off the oxygen to the fire
108. While working as a security guard, what authority must be given priority?
109. You are performing access control at the front desk and a contractor who had been working earlier
in the day returns because he said he forgot some equipment upstairs. What should the security guard
do?
B Escort him upstairs and wait until he retrieves his items then escort him back to the front desk and
document the incident.
C Ask him to leave and if he doesn't, arrest him under the Trespass to Property Act.
D Leave him alone at the front desk and go retrieve the items for him.
110. You are working at an industrial site that works with lots of toxic chemicals, when you are patrolling
you notice a container in the warehouse that is leaking fluid. What steps should you follow?
A Dip your finger into it and smell it. If the smell is strong leave the area
B Leave the area immediately, check your site's M.S.D.S., tell the client
C Cordon off the area immediately. When it is safe to do so, follow W.H.M.I.S, guidelines, check your
site's M.S.D.S, and call the company who is responsible for the product for safe handling procedures.
111. You are checking the roof and find a contractor working. You were unaware that contractors would
be working there today. What steps should the security guard follow?
A Tell him to stop working. If he continues to work, arrest him under the Trespass to Property Act
B Ask for identification and verify the contractor's presence with your supervisor. Have the contractor
stop their work until the supervisor returns with an answer. If the contractor is allowed to work, leave
the area and document the incident fully.
D Continue on with your patrol but be sure to ask your supervisor about it when you get back to the
security desk.
112. On your site a witness comes forward to give a statement about an assault that occurred. The
subject submits the report but it is written in purple ink. Can it be considered a legal document?
A No. Make the subject write it again in black ink and capital letters.
D Yes, but only if the person has signed it in the presence of a Public Officer.
113. While doing access control at a site a crowd starts gathering at your front entrance. What should
you do?
A Call for back-up, observe the actions of the crowd, take detailed notes but do not engage until back
up arrives.
B Go outside and yell at them to move away from your main entrance.
C Identify the leader in the group and ask them to break up the crowd.
115. While you are working at the security desk a woman tells you that she has just been sexually
assaulted. by someone known to you. What should you do to help her?
A Listen to her patiently then suggest she call the police. Document the incident.
B Call the police on her behalf and relay the story to them.
C Do a search of the site until you find the person who assaulted her then assist her to make an arrest.
D Give her a private area to write her report and keep her safe until the police arrive.
116. What is the difference between Covert security surveillance and Overt surveillance?
B Covert surveillance is done at night and overt surveillance is done during the day.
C Covert surveillance is where the security guard is an obvious presence in uniform while overt
surveillance is performed when the security guard isn't immediately visible to the subject or public.
D Covert surveillance is where the security guard isn't immediately visible to the subject or the public
while overt surveillance is where the security guard is an obvious presence in uniform.
117. When referring to a collective bargaining dispute or a strike that is occurring on your property,
what would be the best example of an injunction?
C Ensuring picketing workers do not obstruct other worker's from entering the site by making sure
they stay back the required distance as made mandatory by court order.
118. You have asked the supervisor for more responsibility on your site and they ask you to put together
an agenda for you next meeting. You have no experience in this task. What should you do?
B Tell your supervisor you are not comfortable with the task and refuse to comply
C Go over the minutes of the last agenda and base your agenda around that. Submit it to your
supervisor and ask for feedback.
119. What is the best way to describe the activity of a group of people who are sympathetic into a cause
and have gotten together in front of a property to voice their concerns without violence?
A Peaceful demonstration
B Political rally
D Executive protest
A Assist the security guard to determine how much force to use on someone who appears intoxicated.
121. A security guard receives a dispatch from a remote monitoring company that indicates an intrusion
alarm was received. What steps should the security guard take?
A Ask the dispatcher for as many details as possible and call for back up. When your back up arrives,
approach cautiously and investigate the apparent cause for alarm. Call the police if necessary.
Document the incident fully.
D Send another security guard, you are not comfortable doing intrusion alarms.
A Tamper switch
B Panic/Duress button
C Volumetric sensors
D Guard dog
B Storing data about the individual such as name, address and date of birth
125. What would be the security guards first step if a criminal offence happened to them while on site?
B Wait until the end of the shift and write a report about the incident
C Call your supervisor and have the supervisor arrest the subject
126. The client has enlisted you to escort a recently terminated employee to their locker to collect their
personal things and return company material. What steps should the security guard take?
A Go to the employee's locker without the employee and remove everything and bring it back to the
security office.
B Go to the employee's locker without the employee and remove only the items belonging to the client
and bring them to the security office.
C Go to the locker with the employee with a checklist of the items belonging to the client. Check them
off as you receive them. Have the employee sign off on the checklist when all items have been
collected.
D Refuse the task because you don't have the right to search and seize another person's possessions.
127. The security guard is working at the front desk when they receive a high temperature alarm in the
boiler room. The security guard is not permitted to leave the front desk. How should the security guard
proceed?
A Check the standing orders regarding who to contact when a boiler room alarm is received. Give the
contact all the details of the alarm. Update your memo book and make a detailed report for the client.
B Disregard the order to stay at the front desk and investigate the alarm. Read the gauges and make a
judgment call whether you need to make a report. Return to the front desk.
C Stay at the front desk and call the police and tell them your building is about to burn to the ground.
D Check the standing orders for procedures to follow when receiving this type of alarm. Call the
emergency contact for a boiler room alarm and give them all the necessary details. No need to update
memo book or make a report for the client though because this is probably a "false alarm."
A Dry chemicals
B Water
C Carbon dioxide
D Baking Soda
129. Under the Provincial Offenses Act if a private citizen makes an arrest, who must they deliver their
arrested party to?
A The police
B A peace officer
C It doesn't specify
D Your supervisor
130. According to the National Use of Force Framework the use of a baton would fall under what use of
force option?
A Intermediate weapons
B Communications
C Active Resistant
131. What terms would best describe the most effective way to retain or memorize information?
A Give as much detail over the radio including names, descriptions and license plate numbers. Follow up
by giving your recommendations.
C Give brief answers providing only as much information as necessary. Wait until you hear
confirmation before retransmitting any further information.
D You are uncomfortable about giving information over the radio because it's usually recorded and you
don't want anyone making fun of you.
A Police officers, firefighters and paramedics have a duty to respond to all emergency situations because
it is their job.
B Soldiers and reservists must do anything in their power to protect the country that they are serving.
C Private citizens are only expected to help when they have acquired all the necessary training and are
comfortable dealing with emergency situations.
D A person must act towards others with the care and thought that a reasonable person would
employ in the circumstances.
A When the position of the body interferes with its ability to breathe.
C When the position of the body doesn't allow the subject to move freely.
135. The security guard is working at a busy retail environment when a woman comes up to you
claiming that someone stole her purse. As you are taking her statement, she points at someone and
says, "That's my purse!" How should the security guard proceed?
A Arrest the person on her behalf because you have the right to make an arrest without warrant. Just to
be safe, have the victim make a detailed witness statement and sign it should you have to go to court.
B Have the victim place the subject under arrest so you can use force to help make the arrest. Fill out
the use of force reports and the incident report and just to be safe, have the victim make a detailed
witness statement and sign it.
C Discourage the victim from engaging because it isn't safe and call the police. Get a detailed
description of the purse and its contents. Make a detailed description of what the subject looked like.
Have the victim write a report on the incident.
D Accuse the victim of lying. It probably just looks like her purse. If she persists, pretend to call the police
to appease her.
136. While the security guard is doing their floor by floor patrol the security guard notices that a fire
extinguisher has a large dent in the canister and the gauge is cracked and broken. How should the
security guard proceed?
A Note down the time, location and the damages found in your memo book. Remove the canister and
replace it with one of the extra canisters provided. Write a report about the incident and submit it.
B Ignore it. Fire extinguishers are not the concern of a security guard.
C Write about it in your memo book but don't remove it. The fire extinguisher probably still works.
D Make a note about it in your memo book but there is no need to write a report about it or remove it.
That's for the fire service company to take care of.
138. According to the Liquor License Act, at which age are people allowed to purchase alcohol?
A 18
B 19
C 21
D 25
A Provincial Court, Provincial Superior Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada
141. Under the Liquor License Act, as an agent of the owner, what does a security guard have the right
to do if someone appears drunk or intoxicated?
A Use force to remove the person because they are dangerous to themselves and others.
B Ask the person to leave and/or refuse to allow the person to enter the premises.
C Tell the bartender to not serve them anymore then escort them to the bathroom
D Follow them around the bar like a bodyguard and if they do anything dangerous, arrest them.
143. What is the MOST important role of the security guard while performing traffic enforcement on
private property?
B Issue parking tickets but only if the guard has received the training to become a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer on their site.
C Directing traffic on a private roadway or parking facility and monitor pedestrian safety.
D Ensuring that cars are road safe and pulling over any cars that have excessive rust or dents.
144. The client has requested that all trucks/vehicles must be searched upon exiting the facility. Which
area would LEAST likely to be searched?
B The trunk
145. Which one or the conditions would NOT constitute a trespasser under the Trespass to Property
Act?
146. Section & of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms stales:
A Everyone has the right to know why they are being arrested or detained without reasonable delay
D Everyone has the right to obtain legal counsel without reasonable delay.
147. Where could a security guard find information regarding legislation of Ontario Private Security?
148. What equipment would NOT be necessary in order to perform traffic enforcement on private
property?
A Handcuffs and baton
B Whistle
C Reflective vest
D White gloves
149. The security guard is alone and performing static desk duty. The security guard is not permitted to
leave the front desk unless relieved by a fellow guard. While the security guard is updating his memo
book the fire alarm goes off. What steps should the security guard follow?
A Check the annunciator panel to determine the location of the alarm then check the standing orders
on how to proceed. Take detailed notes of the nature of the alarm and any emergency services that
attend. Reset the building and write a report for the client.
B Call 911 even before you know the reason for the alarm because any delay might cause further
damage. Write a report for the client.
C Go investigate the alarm. A lot of them tend to be false alarms and you don't want to waste the fire
department's time. Also, if the alarm turns out to be false you won't need to waste time writing a report
for the client.
D Leave the building and call from off site. It is not a security guard's role to deal with fire alarms.
150. Under the Trespass to Property Act, if a private person makes an arrest, who must they deliver
their arrested party to?
A A peace officer
B A public officer
C A police officer
151. A security guard is working/alone and comes across an unconscious, unresponsive person. This
security guard doesn't have a radio or cell phone in order to call emergency services. What should the
security guard do?
C Tell someone in the crowd to go and call emergency services and report back to you. Stay with the
person to render aid.
A To protect evidence
A Someone who is new to the city and eagerly asks you for direction.
B The client reprimanding you for not doing the correct amount of patrols.
D A substance abuser who is displaying bizarre behavior combined with unexpected physical strength.
154. A security guard just started their shift and they need to check whether the radio was transmitting
properly, which 10 code would they use?
A 10-0
B 10-2
C 10-4
D 10-9
155. As per the National Use of Force Framework, what would be the best way to describe passive
resistant behavior?
A Someone who swings violently at you while you attempt to remove them from the property.
B Someone who curses at you as they leave the property on their own after you ask them to leave.
C Someone who goes limp as you try to remove them from the property.
156. The security guard on duty is trained as a first aid provider. The security guard comes across an
unconscious unresponsive victim so the guard decides to engage in C.P.R. How many compressions are
given and how many breaths are given?
A 15 compressions then 2 breaths (15:2)
157. In an office tower there are doors used to section off each floor of the building. These doors
automatically close during a _______
A Fire alarm
B Terrorist attack
C Robbery in progress
A Compressible Gas
C Oxidizing Material
159. "Anyone" can make an arrest if they find someone committing a CRIMINAL OFFENCE.
A True
B False
160. Certain workers who protect public safety cannot refuse work If the refusal would endanger the
life, health or safety of another person.
A True
B False
161. The maximum fine under the Trespass to Property Act is:
A $4000
B $25,000
C $2000
D $100
162. A Hybrid offence is a criminal offence that has the option of being indictable or summary.
A True
B False
163. Under the Trespass To Property Act there are three offences under section 2. Which of the
following is NOT an offence under section 2 of the act?
B A person is asked to leave a house party by the owner of the property but refuses to do so
164. In most office towers and apartment buildings, what would cause elevators to automatically go to
the lobby?
A An intrusion alarm
B A fire alarm
C Smoke
D A terrorist attack
165. The maximum fine, if convicted, under the PSISA for a Security guard is:
A $2000
B $10,000
C $25,000
D $350,000
B False
C Is Federal legislation
A Protection of property
B Protect information
C Protect persons
A True
B False
170.
B Oxidising Materials
C Bio hazardous Infectious Material
A Combustible Metals
B Flammable Liquids
172. A witness who testifies as to the habits and reputation of another person is giving what type of
evidence?
A Circumstantial evidence
B Character evidence
C Trace evidence
D Conscripted evidence
A bullying
174. A property owner, occupier or agent of a property owner may arrest without warrant "found
committing" a criminal offence.
A True
B False
175. During a tenant occupancy a landlord cannot alter or change the locking mechanism to the unit
without
176. An Indictable offence under the Criminal Code is a serious criminal offence
A True
B False
177. Every province and territory have privacy legislation governing the collection, use and
A True
B False
A Search or Seizure
C Detention or imprisonment
D Arrest or detention
A True
B False
180. When a property owner or occupier makes an arrest for theft what federal law gives them the
authority to make this arrest
A Combustible Metals
B Oxidising Material
C Ordinary Combustibles
183. PSISA stands for Private Security Investigative Services Act. This act regulates the conduct of
Security Guards
A True
B False
184. MULTI-ANSWER - Which of the following may cause a fire alarm to go off
A A Malfunction
B Human error
C Heat detector
185. A Hybrid offence is a criminal offence that has the option of being indictable or summary
A True
B False
186. If you find a suspicious package you should call the police from your cell phone immediately to save
time.
A True
B False
187. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act who's responsibility is workplace safety?
A Employer
B Employee
188. Can a landlord refuse to rent an apartment to a person under the age of 18 years of age in Ontario
A Yes
B No
189. Under section 2 of the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms (freedom of the press) the press have the
right to go where they wish as long as they are doing their job
A True
B False
190.
A Flammable liquids
B Corrosive Material
C Compressed Gas
D Oxidising Materials
191. A property owner, occupier or agent of a property owner may arrest without warrant
A True
B False
192. Which of the following is NOT an offence under section 2 of the Trespass To Property Act
C does not leave the premises within 10 minutes after he or she is directed to do so by the occupier of
the premises or a person authorized by the occupier.
193. Which of the following would NOT be an example of "Use of Force" during an arrest
194. A police officer, or the occupier of a premises, or a person authorized by the occupier may arrest
without warrant any person he or she believes on reasonable and probable grounds to be on the
premises in contravention of section 2 of the Trespass To Property Act
A True
B False
B Calling 911
197. There are the only 3 provinces with laws recognized as substantially similar to PIPEDA
A British Columbia
B Alberta
C Saskatchewan
D Manitoba
E Ontario
F Quebec
G PEI
A all organizations engaged in commercial activities, unless exempt by the Federal Government
A Direct
B Trace
C Similar fact
D Circumstantial
200. Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms deals with Detention or Imprisonment of an
individual
A True
B False
201. Evidence given about an accused's history of similar bad acts is called
D Character evidence
202. When using a fire extinguisher you should always aim the nozzle
A Federal
B Municipal
C Provincial
A Federal
B Provincial
C Municipal
D International
D Flammable liquids
A True
B False
207. A person is not trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act if the owner or occupier cannot give
a valid reason why they should leave
A True
D False
A Compressible Gas
C Oxidizing Material
209. Without legal process can a landlord seize or hold a tenant's personal items when
A Yes
B No
A Detention
B Search or seizure
C Arrest
A Combustible Metals
B Ordinary Combustibles
C Flammable Liquids
D Compressible Gas
A Phone records
C An NSF cheque
214. Under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon making a lawful arrest there is requirement to
advise a person why he/she is under arrest as long as they speak English.
A True
B False
A 16
B 18
C 19
D 21
216. Section 10 (a) of the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms (arrest or detention) relates to:
B A person has the right to be informed promptly of the reasons for the arrest or detention
C Search or Seizure
A Corrosive Material
B Oxidizing Material
C Compressible Gas
A True
B False
220. Once you receive your Security License you will be allowed to carry both handcuffs and a baton
A True
B False
A Municipal Law
B Provincial Law
C Federal Law
222. MULTI-ANSWER - Which of the following situations would a silent alarm be used
D Intrusion alarm
A Physical evidence
B a baseball bat
C a gun
A Compressible Gas
C Oxidizing Material
225. If a citizen or property owner suspects someone of a crime he can detain the person
A True
B False
226. As a Security guard which of the following would NOT be covered under the sites
B Fire procedures
227. MULTI-ANSWER - The "Fire Triangle" identifies the three components of any fire. Which of the
following makes up the fire triangle?
A Fuel
B Energy
C Oxidizer
D Gas
E water
228. "Anyone" can make an arrest if they find someone committing a CRIMINAL OFFENCE
A True
B False
A Compressible Gas
C Oxidizing Material
230. Employers who are aware that domestic violence may occur in the workplace must take every
precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect a worker at risk of physical injury.
A True
B False
231. Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof.
What section of the Criminal Code deals with "Excess of Force"
A Section 25 ccc
B Section 26 ccc
C Section 41 ccc
232. As a Security guard if you are rude to members of the public you are in violation of:
A PSISA Code Of Conduct
B Police Act
D Criminal Code
233. Under Occupational Health and Safety workers now have the right to refuse work if they have a
reason to believe they are in danger from workplace violence.
A True
B False
235.
B Corrosive Material
236. Fingerprints, hair, cosmetics, plant fibers, blood, mineral fibers are considered. What type of
evidence in a criminal case?
A Conscripted evidence
B Trace evidence
C Hearsay evidence
237. Under section 9 of the Trespass To Property Act, a Security guard may remove an individual from
the property if the person is trespassing.
A True
B False
238. A security guard is a person who performs work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of
guarding or patrolling for the purpose of protecting persons or properly.
A True
B False
239. A Summary Offence under the Criminal Code is considered a less serious criminal offence.
A True
B False
A Water based
B Chemical Foam
A Flammable Liquids
C Ordinary Combustibles
D Electronic Equipment
242. Upon a person's arrest or detention section 10 (b) of the Charter requires a person
B A person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities there
carried on
C A person who has control over persons allowed to enter the premises
244. Under section 5 (1) of the Trespass To Property Act which of the following would
A Posted sign
B In writing
C Verbally
D Markers
245. Under section 7 of the Trespass To Property Act specifies two colors of markings for
A 7 am - 10 am
B 8 am - 6 pm
C 7 am - 9 pm
D 8 am - 8 pm
A Your supervisor
B The client
D Anyone
248. Which of the following is not a fundamental freedom as stated Under Section 2 of the Charter?
B freedom of thought
C freedom of association
D freedom to travel
249. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into force on April 17 what year?
A 1967
B 1979
C 1982
D 1957
A Water based
B Chemical Foam
C Co2, Inert gas, Dry chemical
A Compressible Gas
C Oxidizing Material
252. A person is standing outside of a variety store when the door opens and a man is being chased by
what appears to be the owner of the store. He yells to the man "Stop Thief". The man continues to run.
Could the bystander assist the owner in making an arrest.
A Yes
B No
253. Under the Criminal Code Of Canada, when a fire is deliberately set, what is the name of the offence
called:
A Theft
B Mischief
C Arson
D Criminal Negligence
A True
B False
A Water based
B Chemical foam
B The OPP
257. Who determines what evidence will or will not be admitted in court
A Judge
B Prosecutor
C Defense Council
D The accused
258. What section of the Charter Of Rights and freedoms deals with Search or Seizure
A Section 3
B Section 10
C Section 8
D Section 2
259. A Security guard’s duties can include the collection of unpaid accounts for clients
A True
B False
260. Under 494(2) of the Criminal Code Of Canada Anyone who is (a) the owner or a person in lawful
possession of property, or (b) a person authorized by the owner or by a person in lawful possession of
property, may arrest without warrant a person whom he finds committing a criminal offence on or in
relation to that property. What is a "Criminal Offence" as referred to in this section?
A An indictable offence
261. When using a fire extinguisher, a simple way is to learn the P.A.S.S. system. P.AS.S. stands for:
262. Demonstrative Evidence include photos, X-rays, videotapes, movies, sound recordings, diagrams,
forensic animation, maps, drawings, graphs, animation simulations, and models
A True
B False
C The landlord believes the tenant has a meth lab in his basement
D The tenant continually gets arrested by the police and the value of the property becomes lower
264. The main purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is:
A Protect workers