Appendix B
Final Examination Question Bank
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Final Examination Question Bank
Select 50 questions from the bank of 100 test questions for the two 8 Hour Pre-
Assignment Training 25 question tests.
1. The Security Guard Act of 1992 became effective December 26, 1993. It
applies to:
a. Proprietary Security Services.
b. Contractual Security Services.
c. Police and Peace Officers.
d. a & b.
2. Which is not a part of the communication process?
a. Feedback.
b. Repeating.
c. Sender.
d. Receiver.
3. The Security Guard Act (Article 7A) was attached to the:
a. Penal Law.
b. Criminal Procedure Law.
c. General Business Law.
d. Public Officers Law.
4. Personal opinions and judgments should never be included in a report. ___T
___F
5. Which of the following is a major objective of the Legislature for security guards?
a. Maximum standard for training.
b. Minimum standard for training, employment, registration, enforcement,
liability, insurance coverage of security guards and the security guard
industry within New York State.
c. Minimum licensing for Peace Officers.
d. Deregulation of the Security Guard Industry.
6. Wood, paper and cloth is and example of a:
a. Class A fire.
b. Class B fire
c. Class C fire.
d. Class D fire.
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7. The primary objective of the security guard is to:
a. Arrest perpetrators.
b. Increase the profit of the employer.
c. Protect person and property from harm.
d. Remove trespassers.
8. Fires involving highly flammable liquids are an example of:
a. Class A fire.
b. Class B fire.
c. Class C fire.
d. Class D fire.
9. The role of the security guard includes:
a. Detection.
b. Deterrence.
c. Reporting.
d. Prosecuting.
e. All except (d).
10. Fires which involve electrical appliances are classified as:
a. Class A fire.
b. Class B fire.
c. Class C fire.
d. Class D fire.
11. The best way to reduce employee theft is through:
a. Surveillance.
b. Lectures on morality.
c. Lectures on the punishment for the crime of larceny.
d. Prevention.
12. The most important fire issue for security is prevention. ___T ___F
13. Emergency situations include:
a. Fires and Explosions
b. Unauthorized parking in management parking lot.
c. HAZMAT Spills.
d. a & c.
14. People respond positively and cooperate with security guards who are courteous.
___T ___F
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15. Each of the following is not a general task of security guards.
a. Crime prevention.
b. Traffic control.
c. Escort services.
d. Acting as law enforcement officers.
16. Identification cards are often used to control access. ___T ___F
17. Misdemeanors are punishable by:
a. Imprisonment for 5 years.
b. Imprisonment for 1 year to 5 years.
c. Imprisonment from 15 days to 1 year.
d. A fine but no imprisonment.
18. Safety is an important duty of a security guard’s job. ___T ___F
19. Which of the following will not support an arrest?
a. Personal observation.
b. Information from the police.
c. A hunch, instinct, or suspicious act.
d. A confession.
20. A report is not complete unless it covers all of the details known about the
incident.
___T ___F
21. If a security guard makes a legal mistake they can be sued and arrested. The
lawsuits are:
a. Civil.
b. Criminal.
c. Civil rights.
d. All of the above.
22. In a fire, a security guard should sound the alarm first before using the fire
extinguisher.
___T ___F
23. Which of the following is the most serious?
a. Felony.
b. Misdemeanor.
c. Violations.
d. Infractions.
24. When evacuating a building due to a fire bomb threat or an explosion, the
security guard should clear the people to at least 300 feet away. ___T ___F
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25. A private individual may use physical force to:
a. Effect and arrest.
b. To prevent an escape from custody.
c. To defend himself / herself or a third person.
d. a & b only.
e. a, b, & c.
26. Which of the following is not a man made barrier?
a. Water.
b. Fences.
c. Lock.
d. Alarms.
27. Which of the following statements is most correct?
a. If a security guard is in a position to legally arrest or use force he / she
should do so, regardless of company policy.
b. Security guards have a duty to act as police officers.
c. Any person may arrest another person for a felony, when in fact; the other
person has committed a felony.
d. If the security guard is in uniform, it is not necessary to inform the person
being arrested of the reason for the arrest.
28. An armed security guard is the same as a police officer. ___T ___F
29. Felonies are punishable by:
a. Imprisonment for 5 years.
b. Imprisonment from 1 year to 10 years.
c. Imprisonment from 15 days to 2 years.
d. More than 1 year.
30. Effective listening is an important a part of the communication process. ___T
__F
31. Upon arrest of a person, a security guard must:
a. Inform the person of the reason for the arrest.
b. Deliver the person without unnecessary delay to the local police.
c. Inform the perpetrator of your authority to make the arrest.
d. All of the above.
32. Since most bomb threats are usually no more than nuisance calls, you should
immediately hang up on the caller. ___T ___F
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33. The security guard is given authority to arrest by:
a. New York State Law.
b. Common Law.
c. Employer’s policies and procedures.
d. All of the above.
34. Reporting violations to supervisors is part of the Code of Ethics. ___T ___F
35. A security guard’s primary objectives do not include deterring crime. ___T ___F
36. Security guards may arrest a person based on reasonable cause. ___T ___F
37. When responding to a fire, the security guard should consider:
a. What the classification is.
b. What type of extinguisher to be used.
c. Is decontamination necessary.
d. All of the above.
38. As a general rule, which human sense should not be used:
a. Hearing.
b. Seeing.
c. Tasting.
d. Smelling.
e. Touching.
39. When a hazardous material accident happens, it is best for a security guard to:
a. Try to handle it themselves.
b. Immediately contact the mental health authorities.
c. Notify the proper authorities; county, state, or federal.
d. Evacuate the area and all surrounding buildings.
40. Protecting life and property is part of the definition of private security. ___T
___F
41. Which of the following is not considered an emergency?
a. Accidental explosions.
b. Strike / picket actions.
c. Civil disturbances.
d. Installations of a new gas line.
42. Protecting life and property is part of the definition of private security. ___T
___F
43. Non violent civil disturbances are generally legal, but if they threaten personnel
or property, they could be considered illegal. ___T ___F
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44. Deadly force can only be used by a security guard if he / she or others are
threatened to the point of being in fear for their lives. ___T ___F
45. Which of the following is not part of the communication process?
a. Sender.
b. Feedback.
c. Receiver.
d. Translation.
46. Crime prevention is more important than apprehending criminals. ___T ___F
47. Which of the following is an obstacle to effective communication?
a. Sincerity.
b. Listening skills.
c. Interpreting.
d. Prejudices.
48. Observing a crime as it is being committed is a fact. ___T ___F
49. Which of the following is not a type of non-verbal communication?
a. Posture.
b. Eye contact.
c. Physiological changes.
d. Sarcasm.
e. All of the above.
50. Communication is the process of conveying information so there is a mutual
understanding. ___T ___F
51. Every security guard should try to develop good listening skills. ___T ___F
52. A security guard can, at his discretion, always request that a person provide an
additional type of identification. ___T ___F
53. Access control includes:
a. Locks and keys.
b. Alarms.
c. Closed circuit TV (CCTV).
d. All of the above.
54. A misdemeanor carries a sentence of less than a year of imprisonment. ___T
___F
55. Security guards may be excused from identifying an employee. ___T ___F
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56. Fires consisting of burning wood, paper, and cloth, are classified as:
a. Class B and C fires.
b. Class C fires.
c. Class A and B fires.
d. Class A fires.
57. There are many threats to Industry and Governments. Which of the following is
not considered a threat?
a. Terrorism.
b. Espionage.
c. Sabotage.
d. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act).
58. The following statement is true.
a. Class C fires consist of combustible gases.
b. Class C fires consist of energized electrical equipment.
c. Class C fires consist of gasoline or kerosene.
d. Class C fires can burn without fuel or air.
59. Terrorism is never caused by an employee. ___T ___F
60. All of the following are examples of emergency situations except:
a. Fires and bomb threats.
b. Medical emergencies and labor strikes.
c. Crime prevention and random patrol.
d. Riots and civil disturbances.
61. In order to determine the level of access control to provide, the security guard
must be aware of the threat potential. ___T ___F
62. Which of the following is part of the Code of Ethics for security guards?
a. Protecting life and property.
b. Taking advantage of training opportunities.
c. Cooperating with law enforcement.
d. Reporting work rule violations.
e. All of the above are part of the Code of Ethics.
63. One of the primary reasons for a log-in procedure is the accountability of
people that are in a particular area in the event of an emergency. ___T ___F
64. A security guard deters criminal activity on his employer’s property. ___T
___F
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65. Threat potential means:
a. An assessment of the possible risk and or hazards which is used to
determine the level of access control necessary to safeguard employees,
property and information from being compromised by unauthorized
persons.
b. Not paying attention to details.
c. Evaluating your relationship with your fellow employees.
d. b, c, & d.
66. As long as a security guard prevents a crime he / she does not have to
document the incident. ___T ___F
63. The three types of access control are:
a. Environmental design, physical security, security personnel.
b. Guns, batons, and brass knuckles.
c. Whips, insulting remarks.
d. Knives, guns, batons.
68. While acting in the performance of their duties, a security guard may disregard
all local laws. ___T ___F
69. A security guard cannot request additional identification even if they are not
satisfied with the documentation presented. ___T ___F
70. A security guard can be arrested if he / she breaks the law when off duty. ___T
___F
71. Adopting and implementing a Code of Ethics would:
a. Promote guilt and suspicion.
b. Reduce morale.
c. Benefit the employer only.
d. Benefit the employer and the security officer.
71. A registered and fully trained security guard, in New York State, has the same
legal authority as a Peace Officer. ___T ___F
72. Which of the following is considered to be an unethical practice?
a. Immediately reporting violations of the law or rules.
b. Accepting presents or tips for a job well done.
c. Not allowing your personal feelings to interfere with your duties.
d. Failure to report a criminal act.
e. b & d.
74. Written and verbal communication skills are the most important tools that a
security guard can develop. ___T ___F
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75. A Code of Ethics is a measure of a person’s activities against a standard of
behavior. ___T ___F
76. The basic elements of access control and identification include:
a. Visual recognition.
b. Written documentation.
c. Third party authorization.
d. Security escort.
e. All of the above.
68. Security guards are held, by the general public, to a higher degree of integrity
than the average employee. ___T ___F
69. The three types of access control devices include environmental design,
physical security and private security. ___T ___F
70. Accepting reduce price in the cafeteria where you work as a security guard is
part of the reward for doing a difficult job. ___T ___F
74. Terrorism is defined as: An overt act which causes fear, panic and, normally,
disrupts a business. ___T ___F
75. Detecting drug abuse, in the work place by employees, is not the responsibility
of the security guard, only the police officer. ___T ___F
76. The New York State Security Guard Act applies to:
a. Proprietary Security Guards only.
b. Contractual Security Guards only.
c. Both Proprietary and Contractual Security Guards.
d. Armed Security Guards only.
83. An employer loses money through theft of property, not through theft of time.
___T ___F
84. After a security guard has aided the arrest of a perpetrator, he / she does not
have to appear in court. ___T ___F
85. A private security guard, a police officer, and a peace officer all have the same
legal authority. ___T ___F
86. A confession is an example of a factor which supports an arrest. ___T ___F
87. It is not necessary to touch a person in order to affect a legal arrest. ___T
___F
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88. The three components of the communication process are the sender, the
receiver and feedback. ___T ___F
89. A security guard may search an employee at any time at the place of
employment. ___T ___F
68. An elevator failure is never considered an example of an emergency. ___T
___F
90. A security guard has arrest powers regardless of company rules, regulations,
and policies. ___T ___F
74. Strict log-in procedures should be followed by security guards because:
a. They discourage unauthorized personnel from signing in.
b. Security guards will be aware of all occupied workspaces.
c. The procedures document compliance with an employer’s guidelines.
d. All of the above.
93. Bomb threats should always be taken seriously. ___T ___F
94. Eyewitness identification is an important factor when a security guard makes an
arrest. ___T ___F
95. Communication is limited to the spoken word and does not include any
unspoken words or gestures. ___T ___F
96. The following statement is false:
a. A security guard may arrest a person for a misdemeanor if it is committed
in New York State.
b. A security guard may arrest a person for a felony in New York State.
c. A security guard may arrest a person for a traffic infraction anywhere in
New York State.
d. A security guard may use force to affect an arrest.
97. The most effective way to deter mischief, crime, and other acts of violence is by
doing random patrols while maintaining high visibility and a high profile uniform
appearance. ___T ___F
98. The duties of security guards include all of the following except:
a. Patrol of assigned company property.
b. Prevention of crime on company property.
c. Arresting offenders on your day off.
d. Reporting unusual occurrences on company property.
e. Preventing employee thefts.
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99. The most detrimental actions that a security guard can perform while on patrol
is to fall into a set pattern or routine while performing their duties. ___T ___F
100. Reporting unethical acts by his fellow guards is not part of a security guard’s
duties. ___T ___F
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Final Examination Question Bank - Answer Key
1. d 43. True 85. False
2. b 44. True 86. True
3. c 45. d 87. True
4. True 46. True 88. True
5. b 47. d 89. False
6. a 48. True 90. False
7. c 49. d 91. False
8. b 50. True 92. d
9. e 51. True 93. True
10. c 52. True 94. True
11. d 53. d 95. False
12. True 54. True 96. c
13. d 55. d 97. True
14. True 56. d 99. True
15. d 57. d 100. False
16. True 58. b
17. c 59. False
18. T 60. c
19. c 61. True
20. True 62. e
21. d 63. True
22. True 64. True
23. a 65. a
24. True 66. False
25. e 67. a
26. a 68. False
27. c 69. False
28. False 70. True
29. d 71. d
30. True 72. False
31. d 73. b
32. False 74. True
33. d 75. True
34. True 76. e
35. False 77. True
36. False 78. True
37. d 79. False
38. c 80. d
39. c 81. False
40. True 82. c
41. d 83. False
42. True 84. False
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