Practice Security Guard Test 01

common security guard interview questions

Q:1-What is the main function of the private security industry?

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 To ensure that equal number of men and women work for the security industry 

 To monitor those companies within the security industry

 To increase pay and standards for security guards

 To monitor and respond to safety risks

Q:2-Which of the following is one of the expected standards of behaviour for a security

operative?

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 Aggressive 

 Inflexible 

 Professional 

 Passive

Q:3-Which of the following best describes the manned security sector?

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 Using barriers and grills over windows and doors 

 Guarding property against destruction or damage, against being stolen or against being

otherwise dishonestly taken or obtained

 The use of CCTV equipment in a shopping mall

 Using a steel gate to prevent people entering a construction site

Q:4-Which of the following substances will NOT be acceptable for a security operative to

consume whilst on duty?

Mark one answer:

 Red bull drink 

 A glass of wine with lunch

 Prescribed medication 

 4 cups of strong coffee

Q:5-Which of the following is a crime reduction initiative?

Mark one answer:

 Local Council 

 Health & Safety Officer 

 National PubWatch

 Youth organisation parades

Q:6-Which of the following is an example of an offence under civil law?

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 Trespass 

 Rape 

 Drug dealing 

 Theft

Q:7-What is a main aim of the Private Security Industry Act?

Mark one answer:

  To improve pay and conditions for security operatives and staff 

 To regulate customer rights within the private security industry

 To regulate some sectors of the private security industry

 To provide the police with assistance at large events

Q:8-Which of the following is not one of the 9 protected characteristics where

discrimination is prohibited?

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 Race and ethnicity 

 Nationality 

 Location of residence 

 Pregnancy or maternity

Q:9-Which of the following statements describes prejudice?

Mark one answer:

 an unfavourable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge 

 action based on stereotyping 

 Only employing male workers 

 Only employing people from a specific country

Q:10-A duty of care under health and safety law might include which of the following?

Mark one answer:

 Providing safe equipment for security staff 

 Providing a mobile phone and torch for all staff

 Advising staff to use common sense and initiative at all times

 Training staff to use laptops and mobile phones

Practice Security Guard Test 02
security guard license test questions

Q:1-Which of the following is unlikely to be a safe lifting technique?

Mark one answer:

 Keeping both foot far apart for a stable position 

 Raising the load with the legs

 Keeping arms outstretched 

 Bending the knees and keeping the back straight

Q:2-Who is responsible for providing safe machinery, work conditions and equipment for

their staff?

Mark one answer:

 Supplier 

 Engineer 

 Supplies officer 

 Employer

Q:3-Which of the following describes a hazard?

Mark one answer:

 A risk that is unlikely to cause injury or bleeding 

 Anything that has the potential to cause harm

 A minor problem that can be safely ignored 

 Something that has no risk involved

Q:4-What colour is a first-aid box?

Mark one answer:

 Red with a blue cross 

 Blue with a red cross

 Green with a white cross 

 White with a green cross

Q:5-What colour are mandatory signs?

Mark one answer:

 Black

 Green

 Blue

 Red

Q:6-What does RIDDOR refer to specifically?

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 Dangerous premises 

 Dangerous work tasks 

 Diseases and dangerous occurrences

 Dangerous equipment

Q:7-If someone is lying on the ground unconscious, what should and employee who is

untrained in first aid do?

Mark one answer:

 Call an ambulance 

 Try and diagnose the injury 

 Loosen their clothing 

 Give CPR

Q:8-Waste packaging has been allowed to build up on a construction site that you are

supervising. What will this increase the risk of?

Mark one answer:

 Fire occurring 

 Skin disease or irritation

 Pests infestation 

 Objects falling from the second floor

Q:9-What type of fuel would be present in a Class A fire?

Mark one answer:

 Carbon dioxide 

 Wood and paper

 Petrol 

 Compressed natural gas

Q:10-Using powder to put out a fire would require the use of a:

Mark one answer:

 Sprinkler 

 Fire extinguisher 
 Water hose 

 Fire blanket