Mock Exam Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry Module 4

1.

What is a benefit of dynamic risk assessment?

It enables continual monitoring of a situation

It justifies excessive use of force

It demonstrates assertive behaviour

It guarantees a positive outcome of a situation

2.

What are security operatives responsible for following a physical intervention situation?

To check that no one has recorded the actions of staff

To inform the police of the name of the person involved

To collect witness testimonies for bystanders and others

To ensure first aid is provided to the person if required

3.

A Security Operative is working at a hospital.
What is important for the Security Operative to ensure?

They complete an advanced first aid course

They give preferential treatment to staff at the premises

They understand guidance relevant to the area of employment

They are familiar with key medical terminology

4.

A Door Supervisor is conducting a physical intervention on the ground
Which of the following is a risk in this situation?

The subject has difficulty getting up

The subject may damage their clothing

The subject shows compliance

The subject might impact with the floor

5.

A Door Supervisor uses physical intervention to prevent a fight in a busy nightclub.
What is a risk factor in this situation?

Effective interpersonal skills

Loss of custom for the venue

Open (and) empty spaces

Threats presented by others

6.

if the potential for ground restraint is high what must event operators do?

Increase numbers of supervisors

Implement control measures

Regularly deep clean surfaces

Reduce the capacity of venues

7.

Which of the following will help to reduce any risk of harm when using physical intervention?

Work as a team to support the person

Ask for help from people who are there

Remove the person’s watch or jewellery

Apply pressure to key points and joints

8.

A person is showing signs of acute behavioural disturbance.
What actions should be taken in this situation?

Treat it as a medical emergency

Analyse the cause of the incident

Restrain the person immediately

Adopt an assertive stance

9.

When restraining someone, which of the following situations has the highest risk of positional asphyxia?

Being walked down a staircase

Sitting upright in a chair

Face down on any surface

In a standing position

10.

What is a responsibility following a physical intervention?

To instruct the emergency services

To provide an opinion about events

To secure any witness testimonies

To clean the area of the incident

11.

What are defensive physical skills?

Skills used to limit the movement of a person

Skills used to prevent a person accessing venue

Skills used to maintain crowd control

Skills used to protect oneself from assault

12.

What is the legal implication when a security operative chooses to use physical intervention techniques?

They are accountable for their actions and must get the person’s permission

They are responsible for their actions and must remember their duty of care

They do not require to be trained in the use of procedures or manoeuvres

They have the authority by law to use as much force as they wish to use

13.

What is the responsibility of the team leader when supporting colleagues during a physical intervention situation?

To assist with crowd control and restrict access to the area

To appraise staff during the situation and provide feedback

To challenge any unnecessary and excessive use of force

To ensure all staff get time to take their official tea break

14.

What is the benefit of a dynamic risk assessment when using physical intervention techniques?

It provides a coloured diagram to be followed

It shows the number of colleagues required

It identifies times when assistance is needed

It helps record the duration of the situation

15.

A common risk when trying to bring someone down to the ground is

pushing and pulling your colleague over

injury caused to the person in the process

damage to surrounding fixtures and fittings

other people seeing what you are doing

16.

When restraining someone on the ground is it important to

remove the person’s footwear and any belts or ties

try to get the person up as soon as possible

keep them there for at least half an hour

ensure that colleagues sit on the person’s legs

17.

A Door Supervisor has conducted physical intervention on an individual who is now
held on the ground. A team leader has been designated to take charge.
What should the team leader do during the intervention?

Try to maintain dialogue with the individual

Stand back taking detailed notes

Take statements off all those involved

Inform the individual that they are outnumbered

18.

A Door Supervisor is dealing with a restraint at an event.

To learn from the experience

To raise team morale

To encourage more force

To manage bystanders

19.

A door supervisor uses a radio to summon assistance in a situation where there is
a heated argument.
What is this an example of?

A primary control

Assertive communication

Safe handover

A secondary control

20.

A Door Supervisor is maintaining a restrictive hold on a subject.
Which of the following is a way of managing the subject’s safety in this situation?

Act on any concerns the subject has regarding their breathing

Force the subject to the floor

Allow the subject to move freely

Make detailed notes of the position the subject is held in

21.

Which of the following is a way of reducing the risk of harm during physical interventions?

Assist if the subject complains of breathlessness

Ask the subject for their personal details

Estimate the weight and size of the subject

Record details of complaints and objections from the subject

22.

How should security operatives manage a person’s safety during physical intervention?

By changing over staff to prevent boredom from settling in

By getting a colleague to keep communicating with the person

By ensuring a manager is present to oversee the situation

By asking onlookers to video-record the process and actions

23.

Why is it important to maintain one’s knowledge regarding physical intervention?

Legislation may change

Employment may change

Techniques may change

Colleagues may change

24.

Why is it important to keep up to date with physical intervention skills?

To be able to conduct more forceful moves

To reduce the need for onsite procedures

To ensure CPD is maintained

To reduce SIA licence costs

25.

Which of these is a legal implication of using physical intervention?

Has the subject been recorded on the CCTV system?

Is it appropriate for the subject to withdraw?

Has the subject refused to be searched?

Is duty of care of the subject being maintained?

26.

Which of the following increases the risk of positional asphyxia?

Using a non-restrictive method of physical intervention

Using a method that compromises breathing

Using a method to disengage from a grab

Using negative verbal communication

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