Québec Security Guard (BSP) Mock Exam 1

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1. How often, at minimum, must portable extinguishers be inspected?

   1. Every single week
   2. At least once a month
   3. Only after a fire
   4. Once every five years

2. Before suspending a licence, how long must the BSP give the holder to submit observations?

   1. At least 48 hours, in all cases
   2. At least 30 days, without exception
   3. At least 10 days, except in an emergency
   4. The Act sets no time limit at all

3. What level of belief does s. 494 (1) (b) require about the fleeing person's offence?

   1. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt, as in a criminal court
   2. A mere hunch based on appearance
   3. A written complaint signed by the victim
   4. Reasonable grounds to believe in a criminal offence

4. After an incident with an aggressive person, what should the agent do?

   1. Forget it if no one was hurt and nothing was damaged
   2. Talk about it only with co-workers
   3. File an incident report and tell the supervisor
   4. Post a summary on social media

5. An agent publicly accuses a customer of theft without any evidence. Which right may be violated?

   1. The customer's right to free public education in Québec
   2. The right to safeguard of dignity and reputation
   3. The customer's right to choose a doctor
   4. The customer's right to vote in elections

6. What document does a person receive after passing the 70-hour guarding course?

   1. A training certificate
   2. A college diploma (DEC)
   3. An agency licence, automatically
   4. An auxiliary police badge

7. A warehouse agent sees a man spray graffiti on the wall. Under s. 494 (2), what must the offence be?

   1. An offence causing over $5,000 in damage
   2. An offence committed during business hours
   3. An offence also seen by a second witness
   4. A criminal offence on or in relation to the property

8. An agent refuses a person entry to a store because of their religion. What does the Québec Charter say?

   1. It is allowed if the agent is polite
   2. It is allowed, because the store is the merchant's private property
   3. It is allowed if the manager agrees
   4. Refusing a public service through discrimination is prohibited

9. How can a member of the public check that an agent holds a valid licence?

   1. Write to the Ministry of Education
   2. Ask for the agent's health insurance card
   3. Check the public register or ask to see the licence
   4. Call the client who hired the agent

10. An agent makes an insulting remark to a pregnant woman. Which standard of conduct is breached?

    1. The ban on working for a business without an agency licence
    2. The duty to use a firearm with judgment
    3. The ban on injurious remarks, including about pregnancy
    4. The duty to show the licence

11. Does the Québec Charter apply to private security agents?

    1. Only when a police officer is present
    2. Only to agents working for a city
    3. Yes, it also applies between private persons
    4. No, it covers only government and public bodies

12. An agent could easily walk away from a person insulting him without touching him. Why does that matter?

    1. It obliges the agent to arrest the person
    2. Other ways to respond make force harder to justify
    3. It allows more force later on
    4. It makes no difference in court; only the insult counts

13. An agent agrees to work for a guarding business that has no agency licence. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed for contracts that last under a month in total
    2. It is allowed if the agent has a licence
    3. It is allowed if the client is a city
    4. It is prohibited without the required agency licence

14. A cashier is being attacked in front of an agent. Can the agent rely on section 34 to protect her?

    1. $100 to $1,000
    2. $10,000 to $20,000
    3. $500 to $5,000
    4. $250 to $2,500

15. What must a work-study student working on a temporary permit respect?

    1. Supervision at all times by a regular licence holder
    2. Wear an armband saying they are a trainee
    3. Work only for an agency in their own region
    4. Day shifts only, never alone on a night site

16. Under the Québec Charter, how must an arrested person be told the reasons for the arrest?

    1. Only if they ask in writing
    2. In French only, at the police station
    3. In writing, within 48 hours
    4. Promptly, in a language they understand

17. Which small, specific request can help defuse a tense situation?

    1. Offering to move somewhere quieter
    2. Ordering them to empty their pockets
    3. Demanding an immediate apology
    4. Telling the person to be quiet

18. An agent makes repeated jokes about an employee's origin. Which Charter section applies?

    1. Section 34, on the right to be represented by a lawyer in court
    2. Section 9, on professional secrecy
    3. Section 6, on enjoyment of property
    4. Section 10.1, against discriminatory harassment

19. Whom does section 35 protect when preventing someone from taking property?

    1. Only a police officer called to the scene
    2. Only the owner listed in the land register
    3. A person in peaceable possession, or acting for them
    4. Anyone at all, wherever the property is

20. Which police force checks applicants' records and good character?

    1. The RCMP
    2. The Sûreté du Québec
    3. The École nationale de police
    4. The city police service

21. An agent hides documents from a BSP inspector. What does the Act provide?

    1. It is a mere fault with no fine
    2. It is allowed if the agent is off duty
    3. It is allowed to protect the client
    4. It is an offence with a $500 to $5,000 fine

22. During an arrest, an agent shouts 'Police!'. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed to get obedience
    2. They must not claim a police officer's powers
    3. It is allowed if a real officer arrives shortly after
    4. It is allowed at night only

23. What must the arrester tell the arrested person, where feasible?

    1. Their home address
    2. The judge's name
    3. The reason for the arrest
    4. The amount of the fine

24. An agent watches customers of one ethnic origin more closely. What does the Québec Charter say?

    1. It is allowed if the manager asks
    2. It is good theft-prevention practice in a store
    3. It is allowed in large stores
    4. It is a distinction based on a prohibited ground

25. An agent's licence is revoked. By when must it be returned to the BSP?

    1. Within 15 days of the decision
    2. Within 60 days of the decision
    3. Within 48 hours of the decision
    4. It may be kept as a souvenir

26. Which right does section 5 of the Québec Charter guarantee?

    1. The right to respect for one's private life
    2. The right to enter any business
    3. The right to refuse every entry check
    4. The right to carry a weapon for protection

27. Which of these is a prohibited ground of discrimination under the Québec Charter?

    1. Colour of clothing worn
    2. Favourite hockey team
    3. Type of car driven
    4. Social condition

28. How must every arrested person be treated under the Québec Charter?

    1. With humanity and respect
    2. As the client decides
    3. Isolated with no contact
    4. Handcuffed at all times

29. What is the maximum length of a temporary agent licence?

    1. 30 days
    2. 60 days
    3. 120 days
    4. One year

30. What happens to the Act's fines for a repeat offence?

    1. They are replaced by a written warning from the BSP
    2. Minimums and maximums are doubled
    3. They are cut in half
    4. They stay exactly the same

31. An employee guards a factory entrance only for their employer, which is not a security business. When do they need a licence?

    1. Only if the factory has more than 50 employees
    2. If guarding is their main activity
    3. Never, because the employer is not an agency
    4. Only if they work nights and weekends

32. A supervisor encourages an agent to work while suspended. What penalty does the supervisor face?

    1. A penalty cut in half
    2. Only a verbal reprimand
    3. None; only the agent is responsible
    4. The same penalty as for the offence

33. Which body must recognize the first aid training in the guarding course?

    1. The Sûreté du Québec
    2. The CNESST
    3. The Red Cross only
    4. The Collège des médecins

34. According to CCOHS, which technique helps calm a tense conversation?

    1. Speaking louder than the other person
    2. Giving quick, sharp ultimatums
    3. Interrupting to correct each of their mistakes
    4. Using silence and asking open questions

35. Under the standards of conduct regulation, what must an agent's behaviour preserve?

    1. The trust required to perform their duties
    2. The secrecy of their work hours from the public
    3. Their agency's tough image among young people
    4. The client's commercial reputation above all else

36. After putting out a small fire, why should the agent not leave right away?

    1. They must refill the extinguisher themselves
    2. They must wait for the client to sign
    3. The fire can rekindle from the residue
    4. They must photograph the fire for advertising

37. What is the minimum age for a guarding agent licence in Québec?

    1. 21
    2. 19
    3. 16
    4. 18

38. An agent calls himself a 'private police officer' to impress people. Which standard is broken?

    1. Cooperating with the BSP during an inspection
    2. Showing the licence to any member of the public who politely asks
    3. Not accepting gifts from a person under watch
    4. Not claiming the powers of a peace officer

39. Which module of the guarding course lasts 30 hours?

    1. Firearms handling
    2. Emergency procedures and building evacuation
    3. Workplace first aid
    4. Environment, role, legislation and standards of conduct

40. A guarding agent takes an investigation assignment without that licence. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed if the agency agrees
    2. The matching licence class is required
    3. It is allowed; all licences are equivalent
    4. It is allowed if the investigation lasts under a week in total

41. How long is the Emergency procedures module?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 8 hours
    3. 24 hours
    4. 16 hours

42. When may a private person use force likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm (s. 25)?

    1. Whenever the suspect refuses to give a name
    2. Only to protect themselves or others from death or grievous harm
    3. Whenever a thief tries to flee with the client's goods
    4. Whenever goods worth over $5,000 are at risk

43. A magnesium fire in a workshop is which class?

    1. Class B
    2. Class A
    3. Class K
    4. Class D

44. What does CCOHS recommend about the evacuation signal?

    1. Use different signals on each floor
    2. Give no signal to avoid panic
    3. Use one clear signal everyone knows
    4. Let each employee decide whether to leave

45. An agent refuses entry to a person using an assistance dog. Which protected ground is involved?

    1. Handicap or the means used to palliate it
    2. The person's civil status
    3. The person's political or union convictions
    4. The person's social condition

46. After an arrest, the person stops resisting. What should the agent do?

    1. Reduce force to the minimum necessary
    2. Increase force to prevent escape
    3. Leave the person alone and walk away
    4. Keep the same force as an example

47. Which factor must a court consider when judging whether self-defence was reasonable?

    1. Whether other means of responding were available
    2. Whether the attacker had been banned before
    3. The agent's good work record
    4. The client's written approval afterwards

48. An agent takes a customer's phone to delete a video. Which right is at stake?

    1. Peaceful enjoyment and free disposition of property
    2. The agency's right to advertise
    3. The professional secrecy of the agent and the security agency
    4. The right to free public education

49. For how many years can an earlier refusal or revocation justify refusing a licence?

    1. Five years
    2. Ten years
    3. Two years
    4. One year

50. A shop owner offers an agent money to overlook an offence. What should the agent do?

    1. Accept and declare it on taxes
    2. Refuse any undue advantage
    3. Accept if the amount is small
    4. Share the money with the supervisor