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MOCK EXAM for Working within the Private Security Industry Module 1
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MOCK EXAM Working within the Private Security Industry
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1.
A security operative brings a civil case against a member of the public for causing
them personal injury.
What standard of proof will be needed to win this case?
Absolute assurance
Even likelihood
Balance of probabilities
Beyond reasonable doubt
2.
What information should be included in a handover report?
Details of vulnerable areas found during the shift
Times external patrols were made during the shift
Ideas for improvement to site security
Details of when rest breaks are due
3.
A security operative has witnessed a serious assault.
Under what circumstances should the security officer arrest the alleged offender?
When it is necessary to prevent escape
When they have refused to identify themselves
When they have admitted the offence
When the incident has been recorded on camera
4.
A security operative discovers a suspicious package.
What action should they take first?
Assess the weight by lifting the item gently
Move the item to a safe location
Cover the item and close all surrounding windows
Call for assistance and secure the area
5.
A customer requests a telephone number and the security operative writes down
the information.
What is the importance of doing this?
It creates barriers
It provides an effective service
It reduces customer expectations
It shows knowledge
6.
Which of these is a likely indicator of terrorist activity?
People who maintain equipment on a site
People tampering with utilities
People supplying materials to a site
People with authorised access
7.
What information must a security operative give to a person they are detaining?
The reason for the arrest
Names of witnesses
Details of likely punishment
Details of the evidence against them
8.
Class “B” fires relate to
flammable gases
hot cooking oil
electrical fires
flammable liquids
9.
A security operative is witness to a personal injury.
What details should they enter in the accident book?
Witness statements
The telephone number of the emergency services
What preventative measures should be put in place
What caused the injury
10.
A security operative is giving information to a customer who has learning difficulties.
How should the security operative meet this customer’s needs?
By exaggerating their natural inflection
By adopting a patronising manner
By communicating using clear language
By using an authoritative tone
11.
A security operative has been injured.
Which of these situations is reportable under RIDDOR?
The operative’s injury was remedied with a plaster
The operative requires eight days off work to recover
The incident involved more than one person
The accident occurred at home
12.
Which of the following is a key purpose of the private security industry?
To communicate with licensing officers
To monitor and respond to safety risks
To provide meaningful employment
To support and train new managers
13.
Following a serious conflict incident, the security team meets to discuss experiences
and share strategies it has used in the past to resolve such situations. Why is this
important?
To identify appropriate support that is available
To help prevent a reoccurrence of the problem
To gain credibility within the team
To demonstrate competence
14.
Why is it important to reflect on conflict situations?
To recognise potential trends
To defuse difficult encounters
To maintain working conditions
To overcome communication barriers
15.
A security operative working near a government building observes a group of
individuals taking photographs of the security systems.
What action should the security operative take?
Challenge the individuals and confiscate their cameras
Immediately turn off the systems
Activate the emergency alarm and evacuate the building
Report details to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline
16.
Which of these is not a licensable role under the Private Security Industry Act?
Door supervisor
Close protection officer
Key holder
Front desk receptionist
17.
A security operative is dealing with a customer query.
What quality should the security operative show to help the customer?
Passiveness
Aggression
Impatience
D Politeness
18.
A security operative is finishing their shift and preparing a handover brief.
Which of these should be included in the briefing?
Opinion of organisational procedures
Advice on patrol techniques
Recommendations for additional training
Details of expected deliveries
19.
Mandatory signs are always
white with a red border
blue with white writing
yellow and black pictures
green with white writing
20.
Which of these is an aim of the Private Security Industry Act?
To encourage cooperation with the police
To increase public awareness of crime
To establish compulsory licensing
To provide equal access to training
21.
Which of these is a common hazard for a security operative when searching bags?
Overexertion
Electric shock
Sharp objects
Violence
22.
An audible fire alarm is activated.
What is the responsibility of a fire marshal when they hear this alarm?
To ensure fire extinguishers are in the correct locations
To prioritise the evacuation of managers
To advise the fire brigade on what actions to take
To ensure that anyone with mobility difficulties is assisted
23.
A security operative is new to a site.
Why is it most important for them to recognise the fire evacuation principles?
To know where the assembly point is
To complete their induction training
To be able to use fire-fighting equipment
To identify potential fire hazards
24.
A security officer arrests an intruder on-site.
Which of these should the security officer complete?
Visitor log
Police statement
Risk assessment
Accident report
25.
What is the purpose of assignment instructions?
Monitors activity on a site
Provides details of visitors
Describes duties for a specific site
Lists rates of pay
26.
Which of these is an external customer for a security operative?
Supervisor
Manager
Visitor
Team member
27.
A security operative has discovered a fire and has activated the fire alarm.
What should they do next?
Ensure the emergency services are contacted
Retrieve all valuable documents
Search the area for the cause of the fire
Look for a suitable fire extinguisher
28.
Which of these is a feature of non-verbal communication?
Pitch
Tone
Signs
Stance
29.
A security operative has made an arrest. The police attend.
What should the security officer do?
Recommend a suitable penalty
Photograph the crime scene
Recommend follow up actions for the police
Assist the police with a written statement
30.
What action should security operatives take when they are concerned a child is at risk
of sexual exploitation?
Publicise details to warn others
Question the child to gather evidence
Warn the child to be careful in future
Contact Police with details
31.
What is the importance of accurate record keeping?
It is used for an effective handover
It reduces levels of stress
It prevents discrimination
It is used to justify expenditure
32.
Which class of fire involves flammable liquid?
Class B
Class D
Class A
Class C
33.
A victim of domestic violence approaches a security operative for advice in order to
reduce the risk of further harm.
What action should the security operative take?
Offer to speak with the aggressor
Offer to call them a licensed taxi
Suggest they contact a manager
Suggest they contact a safe haven
34.
What is the purpose of the Approved Contractor Scheme?
To increase competition between security companies
To promote the use of private investigators
To punish offenders
To raise standards
35.
How should a security operative address unacceptable behaviour?
By using intimidating language
By speaking loudly and aggressively
By adopting a threatening stance
By being positive and assertive
36.
A security operative has been involved in a violent incident, and is worried about
returning to work.
Why should they seek the support of their colleagues?
To recognise poor performance
To diagnose the problem
To establish their needs
To gain reassurance
37.
Which of these is a fire safety measure?
Providing first aid facilities for staff
Preventing electrical sockets being overloaded
Storing flammables near personnel
Ensuring emergency exits are locked
38.
For security operatives, a key principle for customer service should include
showing respect
being tactile
offering discounts
ignoring altercations
39.
A number of city centre premises communicate through a shared radio link.
Which of these is a benefit of doing this for the organisations involved?
It improves customer relationships
It provides information regarding potential risks in the area
It improves the physical security of vulnerable sites
It increases competition between security companies
40.
A security organisation has recently employed a member of staff who uses
a wheelchair.
What must the organisation ensure in order to comply with equality legislation,
before this member of staff begins their role?
That they are qualified for the role
That they give a full account of their medical history
That access arrangements to the building are suitable
That terms and conditions in their contract are adjusted
41.
What colour is the background on a warning sign?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
42.
How should a security operative reduce the risks of personal attack when
working alone?
By carrying self-defence weapons
By contacting friends whilst on duty
By wearing a personal alarm
By ensuring they are trained in first-aid
43.
Which of these is a key purpose of the private security industry?
Regulate the security industry through licensing
Provide personnel and appropriate protection systems for premises
Determine powers of arrest for operatives
Set and approve standards of training within the security industry
44.
Which of these instances is likely to indicate that a person is at risk of harm?
They are with their parents
They are with friends
They are receiving praise from others
They are being intimidated by others
45.
Which of these fire sources should a CO2 fire extinguisher be used on?
Metal
Cooking oil
Electrical socket
Wood
46.
Typical workplace hazards for security operatives include
being recorded on a device when detaining a client
poor lighting and uneven surfaces
lack of welfare facilities and rooms
having to undertake refresher training every year
47.
A security operative is on duty when they hear a fire alarm.
What is the security operative’s priority?
To keep themselves from danger
To report the alarm to maintenance staff
To identify the class of the fire
To extinguish the fire
48.
Building work is taking place on the premises where a security operative is present.
What is the employer’s responsibility in this situation?
To increase pay accordingly
To provide extra first aid equipment
To provide personal protective equipment
To inform the Health and Safety Executive of continuing work
49.
Which of these must be present for a fire to exist?
A chemical chain reaction
An electrical current
An incombustible material
A water source
50.
What is the benefit of a “pub watch scheme”?
Assists with controlling infections
Reports and records staff changes
Demonstrates the popularity of the venue
Shows cooperation with the local authority
51.
Which of these is a function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)?
Prevent and reduce waste
Monitor and respond to safety risks
Prevent unauthorised access to premises
Set standards for training programmes
52.
The purpose of the Approved Contractor Scheme includes
mentoring for all new staff
subsidising costs for licences
reducing the need for training
increasing customer confidence
53.
Which of these is a CCTV operator
not
allowed to record due to privacy issues?
Local parks
Changing rooms
Government buildings
Passing vehicles
54.
When security operatives wish to make an arrest, they must
remove anything that could be used to harm them
tell the person they are under arrest
explain the person’s right to legal aid
inform the person’s next of kin or named individual
55.
Which of the following is a licensable activity under the Private Security Act?
First Aid
Close Protection
Community Policing
Designated Premises Supervising
56.
Under GDPR, security operatives must ensure any information on people is used
for advertising purposes
fairly and transparently
for recruiting staff
freely and openly
57.
A security operative is working alone on a site.
Which of the following is a risk in this situation?
Reduced working hours
Ill-health
Passive behaviour
Boredom
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