Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
100 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is a sensor? |
a: A device that responds to changing conditions |
|
|
What is the MOST important role of the security guard while performing traffic enforcement on private property? |
c. Directing traffic on a private roadway or parking facility and monitor pedestrian safety |
|
|
Which of the following is considered a trouble signal? |
d. Low sprinkler pressure |
|
|
When an individual is attempting to gainunauthorized access you should:Chooseone answer. |
c. Politelystate the policy, Find out what the person wants and seek alternatives such asescort by approved individual, Offer choice of consequences |
|
|
Identify the four stages of a fireChooseone answer. |
b. Incipient, Smoldering, Flame, Heat |
|
|
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 proceed?Choose one answer. |
b. 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. |
|
|
A security guard working during the week of January 1st-7th, with the 1st being the Sunday, is scheduled to work at 0000-0800 hours on Monday. Which day of the week are they working?Choose one answer. |
c. the 2nd |
|
|
What's the best way to describe the activity of a group of people who are sympathetic to a cause and have gotten together in front of a property to voice their concerns without violence?Choose one answer. |
a. Peaceful demonstration |
|
|
What does W.H.M.I.S. stand for?Choose one answer. |
a. Workplace Hazardous Material Information System |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
a. Ask the person to leave and/or refuse to allow the person to enter the premises |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
b. 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. |
|
|
If a security guard is working the 0000-0800 shift, how long is their shift?Choose one answer. |
b. 8 hours |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
a. Post or Standing Orders |
|
|
10-20 is the ten code for:Choose one answer. |
d. Location |
|
|
What's the BEST agent to extinguish a Class A fire?Choose one answer |
b. Water |
|
|
What are the two main classifications of reports?Choose one answer. |
a. Administrative and Operational |
|
|
One of the following statements is true of the fire annunciator panel.Choose one answer. |
b. It must be situated by a street entrance or near an entrance chosen by the fire department |
|
|
Coercement may be claimed if a security guard is just pointing the video camera at picketers if they are not engaged in misconductAnswer: |
True |
|
|
The word "security" or "securite" must be permanently affixed to the back of the outermost piece of uniform and must be ___ centimetres in height.Choose one answer. |
c. 10 |
|
|
According to Ontario courts, what are the 3 types of evidence?Choose one answer. |
a. Real, Documentary, Testimony |
|
|
In order to register for the exam the applicant should go to the Serco website at www.ontariosecuritytesting.caAnswer: |
True |
|
|
"In-house" or "Proprietary security are those which:Choose one answer. |
c. Are employed by the same company or organization they protect |
|
|
What is the definition of surveillance?Choose one answer. |
c. The systematic observation of persons, places, or things to obtain information |
|
|
You have asked the supervisor for more responsibility on your site and they ask you to put together an agenda for your next meeting. You have no experience in this task. What should you do?Choose one answer. |
c. Go over the minutes of the agenda and base your agenda around that. Submit it to your supervisor and ask for feedback. |
|
|
In Ontario, private security falls under the jurisdiction of what Ministry?Choose one answer. |
a. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services |
|
|
What is the primary importance of the post orders? (Choose one answer only)Choose one answer. |
a. They give us our authority to act |
|
|
he two methods of mobile surveillance are:Choose one answer. |
c. Foot, vehicle |
|
|
Verbal, Documentary and Real evidence are generally admissible in court if: (choose one or more factors)Choose at least one answer. |
a. The evidence has been properly identified |
|
|
The items which must be on a report in order to ensure it is conclusive are: (Please select the Best Answer)Choose one answer. |
d. Who, What, When, Why, How |
|
|
The Best Evidence Rule is evidence that is presented in court must be the best evidence available and, if possible, original evidenceAnswer: |
True |
|
|
According to the National Use of Force guidelines what is the first response option?Choose one answer. |
b. Presence of security guards |
|
|
A security agency who fails to comply with the regulations of the PSISA may receive a fine of...Choose one answer. |
a. $ 250, 000 |
|
|
What is a JHSC?Choose one answer. |
b. Joint Health and Safety Committee |
|
|
A list of equipment issued such as handcuffs and batons, known as an equipment log, must be retained by the security agencyAnswer: |
True |
|
|
Under the Provincial Offenses Act if a private citizen makes an arrest, who must they deliver their arrested party to?Choose one answer. |
b. The police |
|
|
What is the MOST important reason a security guard would cordon off the scene of an emergency?Choose one answer. |
a. To control unauthorized access |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
c. Yes. It can be submitted as a legal document |
|
|
A security guard standing watch in uniform is a form of force.Answer: |
True |
|
|
What is the main purpose behind magnetic swipe cards?Choose one answer. |
d. Storing data about the individual such as name, address and date of birth |
|
|
You are the contact officer for an emergency situation and your dispatcher wants you to relay information over the radio in order to alert the proper authorities. What's the best way for the guard to proceed?Choose one answer. |
a. Give brief answers providing only as much information as necessary. Wait until you hear confirmation before re-transmitting any further information |
|
|
he 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?Choose one answer. |
b. Discourage the victim from engagin 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 |
|
|
Where could a security guard find information regarding legislation of Ontario Private Security?Choose one answer. |
d. Private Security and Investigative Services Act |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
b. 10-9 |
|
|
What type of fire system is commonly used in high buildings or schoolsChoose one answer. |
b. Two-Stage |
|
|
A standard security schedule of 168 hours per week requires how many officers?Choose one answer. |
b. 4 |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
d. Ask them if they have a safe ride home |
|
|
When does the training and testing regulation come into effect?Choose one answer. |
a. April 15, 2010 |
|
|
A security guard is not protected by law when using force that is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm unless they believe on reasonable grounds that it is necessary for self-preservation or the preservation of anyone under their protection from death or grievous bodily harmAnswer: |
True |
|
|
What equipment would NOT be necessary in order to perform traffic enforcement on private property?Choose one answer. |
c. Handcuffs and baton |
|
|
A premise which is surrounded by a hedge only and no fencing has no protection under the TPAAnswer: |
False |
|
|
Where would a security guard find answers to questions regarding the correct handling of evidence?Choose one answer. |
a. Canada Evidence Act and Ontario Evidence Act |
|
|
You should deal with people under the influence of drugs or alcohol as if they had a mental illnessAnswer: |
True |
|
|
Select one or more of the elements below which are required as a duty upon arrest Choose at least one answer. |
a. Take physical custody |
|
|
A security guard refuses to work at a job location feeling it is unsafe. He notifies his Supervisor and the Supervisor and JHSC member attend the scene. The JHSC member determines it is safe for the guard to work and demands his return to work. True or False - the guard is now obligated to return to workAnswer: |
False |
|
|
While doing a floor by floor patrol of the site a security guard comes across a small, controlled fire contained in a wastebasket. What should the guard's next step be?Choose one answer. |
d. Use a fire extinguisher with the appropriate agent |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
b. 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. |
|
|
Which Regulation under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, sets out what data a licensed business entity shall keep?Choose one answer. |
a. Recordkeeping Requirements for Licensed Business Entities |
|
|
A security guard is conducting a patrol of a public premise. He notes some young persons skateboarding on site. There is a very large sign on the property indicating the activity of skateboarding is not permitted. The security guard advised the individuals to cease the activity and leave the premise. The individuals refuse to leave the premise. Is the security guard authorized to arrest those individuals under the TPA?Answer: |
True |
|
|
A security guard is working alone and comes across an unconscious, unresponsive person. This security guard does not have a radio or cell phone in order to call emergency services. What should the security guard do?Choose one answer. |
d. Tell someone in the crowd to go and call emergency services and report back to you. Stay with the person to render aid |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
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. |
|
|
One or more of the following are considered standard shift procedures. Please select all that apply:Choose at least one answer. |
a. Receive equipment and ensure in good working order |
|
|
A security guard is working alone and comes across an unconscious, unresponsive person. This security guard does not have a radio or cell phone in order to call emergency services. What should the security guard do?Choose one answer. |
b. Tell someone in the crowd to go and call emergency services and report back to you. Stay with the person to render aid |
|
|
What is a Siamese Connection?Choose one answer. |
b. A fire department hose connection on the outside of a building |
|
|
An occupier of a premise, under the TPA, could be an agent for the owner of the premises such as a security guardAnswer: |
True |
|
|
While working as a security guard working on private property, on whose authority are you enforcing the rules on the site?Choose one answer. |
b. As an agent of the owner of the property |
|
|
According to the Liquor License Act, at which agre are people allowed to purchase alcohol?Choose one answer. |
b.19 |
|
|
Dogs (canine control) may be used to control crowdsAnswer: |
False |
|
|
Please select one or more physical warning signs of drug abuse:Choose at least one answer. |
All of the above |
|
|
An applicant must submit a consent and release of liability form to the trainer in order to be eligible to write the examAnswer: |
True |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
b. Give her a private area to write her report and keep her safe until the police arrive. |
|
|
The main function of the security guard is to:Choose one answer. |
b. Detect, deter, observe and report |
|
|
What does PASS stand for when operating a portable fire extinguisher?Choose one answer. |
d. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep |
|
|
Name the five basic types of patrol:Choose one answer. |
b. Interior, Perimeter, Mechanical, Mobile, Floor by Floor |
|
|
echniques for controlling the access of people are:Choose one answer. |
b. Door Locks, Magnetic Entry Cards, ID Badges, Log Books, Personal Recognition |
|
|
Under the Trespass to Property Act, if a private person makes an arrest, who must they deliver their arrested party to?Choose one answer. |
a. A police officer |
|
|
A security guard can be held liable legally for failure to act..Answer: |
True |
|
|
What are the three factors required to be justified in using forceChoose one answer. |
a. Act on reasonable grounds, Minimum force, In lawful execution of duty |
|
|
Which of the following are considered access control points?Choose one answer. |
c. Door, turnstile, parking gate |
|
|
Upon the arrest or detention of a person, a security guard can lawfully search the person under which scenario:Choose one answer. |
d. There us a perceived element or actual element of danger, or the search is linked to the reason for the arrest/detention |
|
|
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states:Choose one answer. |
b. Everyone is protected from unreasonable search or seizure |
|
|
What is PIPEDAChoose at least one answer. |
b. legislation implemented by the federal government to protect privacy |
|
|
Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms states:Choose one answer. |
a. Everyone is protected from unreasonable search or seizure |
|
|
A security guard may find themselves performing "fire watch" duties if a building's fire system is down.Answer: |
True |
|
|
A security guard may be fined $ 25,000.00 for failure to wear the proper cresting in accrodance with the PSISA on their uniformAnswer: |
True |
|
|
he Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher is characterized by the hard horn endAnswer: |
True |
|
|
What are some examples of Motion Sensors/Detectors?Choose one answer. |
a. Infrared, Ultrasonic, Microwave |
|
|
The applicant may take the PSISA test as many times as they want or until they passAnswer: |
True |
|
|
A standard security schedule of 128 hours per week requires how many guards?Choose one answer. |
d. 3 |
|
|
What are the four main situational awareness powers used when conducting a patrol?Choose one answer. |
d. Sight, Hearing, Smell, Touch |
|
|
Which one of the conditions would NOT constitute a trespasser under the Trespass to Property Act?Choose one answer. |
a. Using more force than necessary to conduct the arrest |
|
|
Which of the following is considered a Class A Fuel - choose one or moreChoose at least one answer. |
a. Plastics |
|
|
Select the item from the list below which is not listed in the Code of ConductChoose one answer. |
b. Write and submit legible and timely reports |
|
|
An individual once licensed, may purchase and carry a batonAnswer: |
False |
|
|
A copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be posted in the workplaceAnswer: |
True |
|
|
What does MLEO stand for?Choose one answer. |
d. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer |
|
|
What would be the security guards first step if a criminal offence happened to them while on site?Choose one answer. |
c. Report the incident to the police immediately |
|
|
Select one or more requirements from the list below which are mandatory in order to be eligible to receive a security guard licenseChoose at least one answer. |
a. Minimum 6 months experience b. Completion of all regulated training and testing c. Over the age of 18 years d. Clean Criminal Record |
|
|
What is real evidence?Choose one answer. |
a. A physical object, thing or substance which has some connection to the incident being examined by the court |
|
|
A private investigator does not have to wear a uniformAnswer: |
True |
|
|
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?Choose one answer. |
c. Call for help and wait until the ambulance/medical help arrives |
