Ontario Security Guard Mock Exam 2

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1. Which job title is a licensed guard allowed to use under the PSISA?

   1. Private detective
   2. Security officer
   3. Security guard
   4. Law enforcement agent

2. Which common tools linked to emergency response does the syllabus mention?

   1. Cameras and electronic door locks
   2. Batons, handcuffs and flashlights
   3. Fire extinguishers and sprinklers
   4. Metal detectors and hand wands

3. Who may deliver the emergency level first aid training for the security guard program?

   1. Any licensed security supervisor
   2. Any registered nurse or doctor
   3. Any guard with five years' experience in the industry
   4. A St. John Ambulance or WSIB-approved instructor

4. Which is the first of the six core steps listed for containing evidence?

   1. Identify
   2. Log
   3. Continuity
   4. Collect

5. How are Ontario provincial offences, such as trespass, processed?

   1. Only through civil lawsuits
   2. Exactly like indictable offences
   3. Only by municipal by-law officers
   4. Much like summary conviction offences

6. When should a guard's emergency duties at a site be documented?

   1. Before the guard begins working there
   2. Only when police request it
   3. After the first emergency happens
   4. At the guard's annual review

7. Which part of a report gives the date, time and order of events from start to finish?

   1. Why?
   2. Who?
   3. Where?
   4. When?

8. You place a knife found at a scene into an evidence bag. What should you mark on the bag?

   1. The suspect's name only
   2. Your initials and the time and date
   3. The client's company logo
   4. Nothing until the police arrive at the scene

9. Which alarm sensor detects a door or window opening when two parts separate?

   1. Passive infrared
   2. Physical contact
   3. Seismic
   4. Vibration

10. A guard notices a car in the lot whose vehicle identification number has been ground off. What does section 354 say about such a car?

    1. The guard must tow it away
    2. It belongs to the lot owner
    3. It is presumed obtained by crime
    4. It is presumed abandoned

11. Where must trespass signs be posted to give proper notice?

    1. Inside the building lobby only
    2. In view of each ordinary access point
    3. At least 100 metres from the gate
    4. Only at the main front entrance

12. A guard buys a pair of handcuffs online to carry at work. Is this permitted?

    1. Yes, if the client approves
    2. Yes, if they are standard steel cuffs
    3. Yes, after a two-hour course
    4. No, handcuffs must be issued by the employer

13. A licensed guard is convicted of an offence listed in the Clean Criminal Record regulation. How soon must they notify the ministry?

    1. Within 5 days of the conviction
    2. Only if their employer asks
    3. Within 30 days of the conviction
    4. At their next licence renewal

14. A guard holds a valid, active licence from Alberta and moves to Ontario. What applies?

    1. They must pass the test but skip training
    2. They must repeat the full 40-hour course
    3. They can work on the Alberta licence indefinitely
    4. They can apply without Ontario training and testing

15. Which of these jobs is a licensed security guard prohibited from doing under the PSISA?

    1. Escorting visitors on site
    2. Acting as a bailiff
    3. Patrolling a parking lot
    4. Inspecting bags at an entrance

16. Which is a fire hazard a guard should report?

    1. A closed fire door
    2. A lit exit sign
    3. A sprinkler head on the ceiling
    4. Flammables stored near a heat source

17. A guard uses the client's patrol vehicle to run personal errands. Which Code of Conduct duty is most directly at stake?

    1. Avoid profane or abusive language
    2. Co-operate with police where required by law
    3. Treat all persons equally
    4. Respect and properly use property and equipment

18. Firefighters arrive at a large warehouse fire on your site. What is a useful role for you?

    1. Ask them to wait for the client
    2. Fight the fire before they unload
    3. Direct them to the best route to the fire
    4. Lock the gates to protect the stock

19. What does WHMIS provide in the workplace?

    1. Rules for licensing security guards and their employers
    2. Schedules for workplace inspections
    3. Information on dangers and safe handling of materials
    4. Training on use of force and arrest

20. Which listed disadvantage of fixed surveillance relates to the guard's senses?

    1. It depends on hearing alarms only
    2. It relies on vision alone
    3. It uses all five senses
    4. It needs the guard to smell fumes

21. After a guard hands a trespasser to police under section 9, how is the person treated for release and bail?

    1. As if the guard is still holding them
    2. As a person charged under the Criminal Code
    3. As a person who was never arrested
    4. As if the police officer made the arrest

22. Which court is at the top of Canada's court system?

    1. The Federal Court
    2. The Ontario Court of Appeal
    3. The Ontario Superior Court
    4. The Supreme Court of Canada

23. In the National Use of Force Model, what do the outer coloured circles represent?

    1. The subject's behaviour
    2. The guard's licence class
    3. The time of day of the incident
    4. The guard's possible responses

24. Someone deliberately deletes the visitor log files from the site's access-control computer. What can this be?

    1. Mischief in relation to computer data
    2. A provincial offence under PIPEDA
    3. Only a breach of company policy
    4. Trespass under the Trespass to Property Act

25. What is the key purpose of taking a witness statement?

    1. An accurate record of what the witness recalls
    2. To decide who pays for damage
    3. To replace the guard's own report
    4. To get the witness to admit guilt or responsibility

26. Which first aid skill is on the syllabus's required list for the guard program?

    1. Setting broken bones
    2. One-rescuer adult CPR
    3. Giving prescription drugs
    4. Stitching deep wounds

27. When may a security guard use a baton on duty?

    1. Any time they feel threatened
    2. Only if employer-issued and for defence
    3. Only if they bought it themselves
    4. Only to make a lawful arrest

28. A guard receives a subpoena about an incident from last year. What does this mean?

    1. They must hand over their uniform
    2. They owe a fine to the court
    3. They may be called to testify in court
    4. Their licence is being revoked

29. Which of these workers is excluded from the PSISA licensing rules?

    1. A paid bodyguard
    2. A mall patrol guard
    3. A locksmith
    4. A loss prevention worker

30. What are a site's emergency response plans based on?

    1. The cheapest equipment available
    2. Whatever the last guard on shift did
    3. Likely emergencies and their impact
    4. The guard's personal preferences

31. A crime has been committed on your site and police are on the way. How can you best supplement police efforts?

    1. Start questioning suspects alone
    2. Secure the scene until police arrive
    3. Send witnesses home to save time
    4. Clean up the area for the client

32. Which common offence does the study guide give as an example of an indictable offence guards encounter?

    1. Noise complaint
    2. Parking violation
    3. Speeding
    4. Theft

33. At the start of a shift you complete an initial walk-through check. What does this give you?

    1. Proof the client owes overtime
    2. A reason to lock every door
    3. A benchmark for later observations
    4. Permission to skip later rounds

34. You need to check your city's noise by-law for a condo site. Where can you find it?

    1. The Ontario Evidence Act
    2. The federal Department of Justice website
    3. City hall or the municipality's website
    4. The Criminal Code

35. Angry at a rival, a guard files a complaint against another licensee that they know is untrue. What has happened?

    1. A normal use of the complaint process
    2. No breach, since complaints are private
    3. A breach of the Code of Conduct
    4. A civil matter only

36. Which is one of the general rules for all security communications?

    1. Use slang to build rapport
    2. Use as many words as possible
    3. Always speak in a raised voice
    4. Do not be antagonistic

37. According to the syllabus, which issue can arise when guards deal with a wide variety of people?

    1. Faster report writing
    2. Fewer alarm calls
    3. Shorter patrol routes
    4. Communication difficulties

38. How should a guard treat all evidence from an incident?

    1. As unimportant unless police ask
    2. As the client's private property
    3. As though it could be used at a trial
    4. As something to return to the owner

39. Which of these is a protected ground in the Code of Conduct's equal treatment rule?

    1. Creed
    2. Accent
    3. Hobby
    4. Income

40. A storage yard is surrounded by a locked fence but has no signs. Is entry prohibited?

    1. No, a sign is always needed
    2. Only if red markings are posted as well
    3. Yes, the enclosure itself gives notice
    4. Only during the night hours

41. A visitor from another culture uses a hand gesture you find rude. What does sensitivity training suggest?

    1. Note it as a threat in your report
    2. Remove them from the site at once
    3. Respond with the same gesture
    4. Consider it may be a misinterpretation

42. During a fire evacuation, what else might a guard be expected to help with?

    1. Interviewing suspects
    2. Collecting rent
    3. Repairing sprinklers
    4. Crowd control

43. What do yellow markings posted at a property's access points mean?

    1. Entry is allowed for everyone
    2. Entry is prohibited completely, for any reason at all
    3. Entry is prohibited except for certain activities
    4. Caution, wet surfaces ahead

44. An intrusion alarm goes off. Your post orders say to call the client and police and wait. A co-worker says to go in and check. What is correct?

    1. Always investigate inside alone to save time
    2. Always ignore the first alarm
    3. Follow your employer's documented procedure
    4. Always call the fire department

45. What should a guard emphasize when writing notebook entries?

    1. Colourful language to hold interest
    2. Personal opinions about suspects
    3. Abbreviations only the guard knows
    4. Legibility and correct spelling of names

46. According to the study guide, what is the role of a security guard?

    1. To protect people, property and information
    2. To investigate crimes for the courts
    3. To punish people who break site rules
    4. To enforce all laws like the police

47. Which court in the study guide's chart is a specialized federal trial court?

    1. The Tax Court of Canada
    2. The Supreme Court of Canada
    3. A provincial court of appeal
    4. The Court Martial Appeal Court

48. You notice the emergency lighting in a stairwell is broken. What does the OHSA expect of you?

    1. Fix the wiring yourself
    2. Ignore it, since it is not your job to report
    3. Post about it on social media
    4. Report the hazard to your supervisor

49. When may a worker refuse work under the Occupational Health and Safety Act?

    1. When they believe it is likely to endanger them
    2. When they have not been paid on time for their shifts
    3. When the work is boring or tiring
    4. When a customer is rude to them

50. While a work refusal is being investigated, where must the worker be?

    1. At the nearest police station
    2. At home until called back
    3. At the hazard, so they can keep monitoring it
    4. In a safe place near their work station

51. How early can you renew a security guard licence online?

    1. Only after it has expired
    2. Up to 90 calendar days before it expires
    3. Up to 6 months before the licence expires
    4. Up to 30 days before it expires

52. A student already has current, valid emergency-level first aid certification. What applies?

    1. They must repeat it anyway
    2. They must take a longer advanced-level course instead
    3. They are exempt from the first aid section
    4. They must skip the ministry test

53. How can a security guard rely on defence of property for a client's building?

    1. By wearing a full uniform
    2. By holding a PI licence
    3. By acting under the authority of the possessor
    4. By owning shares in the company that owns the site

54. In an emergency, where else besides company property does the syllabus say guards may control traffic?

    1. Only at the client's home
    2. On public roads
    3. On federal highways only
    4. Only inside the building

55. What must you provide to the test administrator before you can take the security guard licensing test?

    1. A letter from a current employer
    2. A copy of your police record check
    3. Proof of a driver's licence
    4. A valid emergency first aid certificate

56. Which list matches the six core steps for containing evidence?

    1. Collect, secure, preserve, identify, continuity, log
    2. Secure, interview, arrest, charge, log, release
    3. Find, photograph, bag, label, store, destroy
    4. Collect, clean, label, test, store, return

57. A sign shows a skateboard with an oblique line drawn through it. What notice does it give?

    1. Skateboards are for sale
    2. Skateboard parking is here
    3. Skateboarding is prohibited
    4. Skateboarding is permitted

58. When may a private person use force likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm under section 25?

    1. Whenever a person refuses to stop
    2. Whenever any property is being stolen from the site
    3. Only to protect a life from death or grievous harm
    4. Whenever a suspect tries to run away

59. On which land is entry prohibited even when no notice is posted?

    1. A municipal sidewalk
    2. A cultivated field or garden
    3. An open shopping mall during business hours
    4. A public library lobby

60. You see red markings posted at the entrances to a property. What do they mean?

    1. Entry for certain activities only
    2. Only hunting is allowed
    3. Entry is allowed in daylight
    4. Entry is prohibited