Alberta Security Practice Exam 76 Questions with Verified Answers
False - CORRECT ANSWER Only security professionals working in public buildings
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True - CORRECT ANSWER Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.
False - CORRECT ANSWER The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard without telling the guard they are doing so.
False - CORRECT ANSWER A security license may be transferred to another employee at your company.
False - CORRECT ANSWER You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security license.
patrolling - CORRECT ANSWER This aspect of security has a dual purpose: to deter criminal activity, as well as to observe and report any criminal or unwanted activity that occurs either in the interior or on the exterior premises.
traffic control - CORRECT ANSWER This type of security professional may be required to work within a traffic management plan to ensure the overall safety of the site.
report writing - CORRECT ANSWER This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.
Access Control - CORRECT ANSWER Security professionals responsible for this are often required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.
True - CORRECT ANSWER The security professional is required to assist the public while still observing other activities and behaviours in the premises. The security industry is a balance between a professional service orientation and the role of a protector.
True - CORRECT ANSWER Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to maintain safety at a job site.
True - CORRECT ANSWER One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and report.
True - CORRECT ANSWER A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for shoplifting.
True - CORRECT ANSWER Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles that a security professional may fill.
Security Professional - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following terms is an individual license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?
True - CORRECT ANSWER The SSIA contains information in respect to:
- wearing of uniforms;
- carrying of weapons; and
- the public complaint process under the Act
False - CORRECT ANSWER Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is transferrable.
90 days - CORRECT ANSWER Under the public complaint process, how long does an individual have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?
False - CORRECT ANSWER You may work as a security professional once you have completed this course, while you wait for your licence.
True - CORRECT ANSWER The Registrar may refuse a licence application if the individual has been charged with a criminal offence.
The employer of the security professional - CORRECT ANSWER A written complaint about a security professional must be directed to:
deportment - CORRECT ANSWER This word refers to the conduct of a security professional.
False - CORRECT ANSWER The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not pertain to a security professional.
False - CORRECT ANSWER A licensed security professional has the authority of a peace officer.
True - CORRECT ANSWER Security professionals are permitted to perform an arrest.
False - CORRECT ANSWER You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime even though you did not see the criminal activity take place.
False - CORRECT ANSWER If you arrest an individual, you must turn the person over to your supervisor.
True - CORRECT ANSWER You can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force
Section 10 - CORRECT ANSWER Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Arrest or detention
Section 8 - CORRECT ANSWER Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Search or Seizure
Section 9 - CORRECT ANSWER Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Detention or imprisonment
Section 7 - CORRECT ANSWER Charter of rights and freedoms sections - life, liberty, and security of person
Section 494 - CORRECT ANSWER Which Section of the Criminal Code pertains to arresting?
They are the same - CORRECT ANSWER How do the rights of a security professional compare to the rights of a private citizen?
Identify yourself, state the reason for arrest, check for understanding, move person to a private area, advise person of their rights, call police. - CORRECT ANSWER What is the correct sequence of events in the arrest process?
Indictable - CORRECT ANSWER This is a serious offence defined under federal law. Examples of this type of offence include aggravated assault and possession of housebreaking instruments.
summary - CORRECT ANSWER This is generally considered to be a less serious offence, punishable by jail time, a fine, or both. Examples of this type of offence include having a weapon at a public meeting or trespassing at night.
True - CORRECT ANSWER A hybrid offence include both a summary conviction offence and an indictable offence. Examples of hybrid offences include public mischief and theft $5,000 or less.
Vagrancy and Loitering - CORRECT ANSWER two offences that are considered summary offences.
Theft over $5,000 and Mischief endangering life - CORRECT ANSWER two offences that are considered indictable offences.
Criminal harassment and assault - CORRECT ANSWER two offences that are considered hybrid offences.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. - CORRECT ANSWER What does Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?
Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. - CORRECT ANSWER What does Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?
Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned. - CORRECT ANSWER What does Section 9 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?
Everyone has the right on arrest or detention (a) to be informed promptly of the reasons therefor; (b) to retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right; and (c) to have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus and to be released if the detention is not lawful. - CORRECT ANSWER What does Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?
True - CORRECT ANSWER A security professional is legally allowed to search an individual that they have arrested if they believe the individual may have a weapon.
False - CORRECT ANSWER Indictable offenses are usually less serious than summary convictions.
False - CORRECT ANSWER If a security professional filling a loss prevention role witnesses an individual shoplift, they should arrest the individual prior to them leaving the store, ensuring that no merchandise is lost.
The minimum amount of force needed depending on the situation - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following choices would be considered reasonable force?
True - CORRECT ANSWER If a security professional uses excessive force, they can be charged under Section 26 of the Criminal Code.
True - CORRECT ANSWER Section 494 of the Criminal Code states that you may arrest an individual who commits an indictable offence.
Indictable - CORRECT ANSWER Aggravated assault is an example of which type of offence?
Break and enter - CORRECT ANSWER Picking the lock on a secured office and removing items without permission is an example of which offence?
Employment Standards Code and Regulation - CORRECT ANSWER Which piece of legislation protects workers in the province of Alberta
Trespass to Premises Act - CORRECT ANSWER Which piece of legislation gives you authority as a representative of the owner of a property?
False - CORRECT ANSWER Observing is the skill of telling others when they are in danger.
True - CORRECT ANSWER A post order explains your duties for a particular shift.
False - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Vehicle patrol allows you to get a closer look at your site than foot patrol.
False - CORRECT ANSWER Individuals with an ID card may access all areas of the premises.
False - CORRECT ANSWER A crowd will only become a problem if there are many leaders present.
False - CORRECT ANSWER You should provide information to the media so they will stop asking questions.
Notice, Interpret, Recall - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three steps to observing, in the correct order?
5 - CORRECT ANSWER How many senses does a security professional need to use when performing his/her duties?
True - CORRECT ANSWER It is important to take detailed notes that can assist you when writing your reports.
Concentrate, associate, repeat - CORRECT ANSWER What are the three steps to recalling information, in the correct order?
True - CORRECT ANSWER You should follow a consistent route in your patrols while being careful not to become complacent.
False - CORRECT ANSWER If an alarm goes off while you are responsible for monitoring it, you must automatically contact the police.
False - CORRECT ANSWER When responding to an alarm, security professionals are permitted exceed the posted speed limit, provided that they are careful.
Listen, Empathize, Ask, Paraphrase, Summarize - CORRECT ANSWER What does the acronym LEAPS stand for?
True - CORRECT ANSWER Some tactics for dealing with hostile or violent individuals are: remaining calm, removing the person from a public area, and offering them choices.
False - use direct questions - CORRECT ANSWER When conducting an interview as a security professional, you should use open-ended questions only, as these allow the interviewee the opportunity to provide you with more information.
24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER How long does a security professional have to notify the Registrar if they lose their licence?
False - CORRECT ANSWER You will have to deal with evidence
Draw a single line through the error and initial it - CORRECT ANSWER To make a correction in a notebook entry, you should:
Flase - CORRECT ANSWER Fire alarm - immediately evacuate the building [Show Less]