BC Basic Security Training Practice Test – Printable PDF

75 printable BC Basic Security Training (BST) questions with an answer key: licensing, code of conduct, arrest, use of force, trespass, privacy and safety.

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The JIBC Basic Security Training assessment is 75 multiple-choice questions with 90 minutes to answer, and you need 70 percent to pass. This printable sheet has the same 75-question length, drawn evenly from all ten of our topics: the Security Services Act and licensing, the code of conduct and equipment rules, arrest powers, use of force, the B.C. Trespass Act, privacy and human rights, door security at licensed establishments, notes, reports and court, personal safety and working alone, and de-escalation and emergencies.

Set a 90-minute timer and work through the sheet in one sitting with no notes, since the real exam is closed book. Then turn to the answer key on the separate pages at the end; each answer has a short explanation and names the section of the law or provincial guidance it comes from. Look hard at anything you miss on citizen's arrest and the Trespass Act: the conditions are exact, and on the real exam you have only two attempts.

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1.Patrons outside a bar start to fight and threaten more violence. What does the law expect?
1. Call the police immediately
2. Close the doors and ignore the street
3. Wait to see if the fight stops by itself
4. Ask other patrons to break it up
2.A guard finishes an incident report naming a shoplifter. How should it be handled?
1. Posted on the store's front door as a warning to other shoppers
2. Stored securely and shared only with those entitled
3. Left on the counter for the next shift
4. Sent to the guard's friends for advice
3.A store bans a shopper based on a guard's report. How long must the report be kept under PIPA?
1. Until the shopper turns 19
2. Only until the end of the shift
3. At least 30 days after it was used
4. At least one year after it was used
4.What must an employer do before assigning a guard to work alone?
1. Identify the hazards and eliminate or minimize them
2. Get the guard to sign a waiver of liability
3. Notify the local police of the guard's name
4. Give the guard a pay increase for the risk
5.Which job title could a B.C. security company legally print on its guards' shirts?
1. Law Enforcement Unit
2. Security Police
3. Security Supervisor
4. Private Detective
6.In which situation should a guard not try to fight a fire?
1. The guard has a clear escape route behind
2. The guard has the right extinguisher ready
3. The fire is spreading beyond where it started
4. The fire is small and in a wastebasket
7.Which past job can count instead of Basic Security Training for a full guard licence?
1. Canadian correctional officer
2. Licensed insurance adjuster
3. Retail store manager
4. Paralegal in a law office
8.Which factor must a court consider when judging whether self-defence was reasonable?
1. Whether the guard had a good work record
2. Whether other means were available to respond
3. Whether the attacker had been banned before
4. Whether the client approved of the response afterwards in writing
9.Which of these is NOT 'premises' under the Trespass Act while it is being used?
1. A storage trailer on a lot
2. A boat moored at a dock
3. A parked car on private land
4. A train while it is in operation
10.A guard sees two patrons start a fistfight in a lobby. What does section 30 allow?
1. Taking their ID cards until they apologize
2. Fining both patrons on the spot under the security code of conduct
3. Stopping it and detaining them for police with reasonable force
4. Punishing the person who started the fight
11.A patron shows only a digital ID on a phone at the door. What does LCRB guidance say?
1. Digital IDs are not acceptable
2. Digital IDs count as primary ID
3. Digital IDs count as secondary ID
4. Digital IDs are fine if the screen is bright
12.While a guard is testifying, a lawyer objects to a question. What should the guard do?
1. Ask the other lawyer for advice
2. Wait for the judge to decide before answering
3. Refuse to answer any more questions
4. Answer quickly before the judge speaks
13.Which of these is a protected ground for services under B.C.'s Human Rights Code?
1. Type of car driven
2. Gender identity or expression
3. Favourite sports team
4. Hair colour
14.How does WorkSafeBC define violence in the workplace?
1. Actual or attempted force, or threats, by a non-worker that could injure a worker
2. Only incidents that the police later investigate and charge as an assault
3. Only physical attacks that cause a lost-time injury requiring medical treatment
4. Any argument between two co-workers
15.What word must appear on the chest of a B.C. security guard's uniform shirt?
1. PATROL
2. OFFICER
3. SECURITY
4. GUARD
16.Why should a guard restate what an upset person has said?
1. To make the person repeat the complaint
2. To confirm they understood the person correctly
3. To fill time until police arrive
4. To catch the person in a contradiction
17.May a licensed security company assign an unlicensed new hire to patrol a site for one night?
1. Yes, for up to one week of on-the-job training
2. No, it may assign only licensed workers
3. Yes, if a licensed supervisor is on call by phone
4. Yes, if the client agrees to it in writing
18.Someone was hurt during a use-of-force incident. What does Form 0513 ask about injuries?
1. Nothing; injuries go in a separate police file
2. Only the cost of the medical treatment
3. Only whether the guard was injured
4. Who was injured and who gave medical care
19.A person is found inside a fenced storage yard at night. What does the Trespass Act presume?
1. That they entered by mistake and did no wrong
2. That they are an employee of the owner
3. That they have permission until shown otherwise
4. That they are there without the occupier's consent
20.Under section 494 (1) (a), anyone may arrest without warrant a person they find committing what?
1. A municipal bylaw offence
2. Any provincial offence
3. An indictable offence
4. A breach of store policy
21.A patron in line is clearly intoxicated. What does the LCLA require of door staff?
1. Let them in if friends promise to watch them
2. Let them in if they have already paid cover
3. Do not allow the person to enter the service area
4. Let them in but tell bartenders to serve water
22.How should a guard dress to testify in court?
1. Whatever they were wearing on the night of the incident, to help the judge
2. Casual sportswear for comfort
3. Full uniform with a duty belt
4. Clean, neat, respectful and comfortable clothes
23.Who should have access to stored security video recordings?
1. A limited number of authorized individuals
2. Any guard who asks, on any site
3. Members of the public who visit the site
4. Every employee of the client business
24.Besides regular check-ins, when must a lone guard's well-being be checked?
1. Only during meal breaks
2. At the end of the shift
3. Only when the client asks for it
4. Only at the start of the week
25.How tall must the letters SECURITY be on the back of a guard's jacket or vest?
1. At least 10 cm
2. At least 1.25 cm
3. At least 7.5 cm
4. At least 5 cm
26.Where should you stand when using a fire extinguisher?
1. Between the fire and a wall
2. In a doorway you cannot see past
3. Directly above the fire
4. Between the fire and your escape route
27.Which applicant may the registrar refuse a security worker licence because of who they are?
1. A permanent resident of Canada
2. A person who works part time
3. A serving peace officer
4. An applicant aged 19 years
28.Besides force by workers, which event must a security business record as a use-of-force incident?
1. A guard arriving late for a shift
2. A client cancelling a contract
3. A security dog attacking a person
4. A visitor refusing to sign the log
29.Who may arrest without a warrant under the B.C. Trespass Act?
1. A peace officer or conservation officer
2. Any licensed security guard who is on duty at the premises at the time
3. Any adult who sees the trespass
4. The property manager
30.What does the Criminal Code require an arrester to tell the person, where feasible?
1. The arrester's home address
2. The value of the property involved
3. The reason for the arrest
4. The penalty the person will receive
31.Where must incidents with intoxicated patrons and the action taken be written?
1. In the guard's personal diary only
2. In the establishment's incident log
3. On a sticky note at the bar
4. On the back of the patron's receipt
32.A guard is a Crown witness. Who asks questions first?
1. The judge, before either lawyer
2. Defence counsel, in cross-examination
3. The accused, speaking for themselves
4. Crown counsel, in direct examination
33.How does the B.C. Human Rights Code define 'age' as a protected ground?
1. An age of 19 years or more
2. Any age from birth onward
3. An age of 65 years or more
4. An age of 16 years or more
34.What must an employer have for a guard who works alone?
1. A daily drug test for the guard
2. A second guard on every single shift, without any exception at all
3. A written procedure for checking the guard's well-being
4. A camera on the guard at all times
35.Which licensed security workers may the registrar permit to carry a firearm on duty?
1. Armoured car guards only
2. Mobile patrol guards at night
3. Guards at banks and jewellers
4. Guards with ten years of experience
36.Who usually orders an evacuation and sounds the all-clear under an emergency plan?
1. The first guard to go on break
2. The Emergency Co-ordinator or a named back-up
3. The building's cleaning contractor, who is often the last one on site
4. Any customer who smells smoke
37.Which checks must an applicant authorize for a security worker licence?
1. Tax filing, immigration and education transcript checks
2. Credit history, driving record and employment reference checks
3. Criminal record, police information and correctional service checks
4. Medical exam, drug test and psychological fitness assessment checks
38.Section 27 allows reasonable force to prevent an offence that would likely cause what?
1. Immediate, serious injury to a person or property
2. A breach of a store's private rules
3. Minor embarrassment or inconvenience to the owner of the property
4. A loss of sales at the client's business
39.How may a guard give notice that a person may not enter premises?
1. Orally, in writing, or by a proper sign
2. Only with a court order
3. Only through the police
4. Only by registered letter delivered to the person's home address
40.After arresting a shoplifter, what should the guard do first?
1. Call police so the person can be handed over right away
2. Take a photo and post it on the store's wall
3. Search the shoplifter's car in the parking lot for more stolen goods
4. Let the manager decide on a store penalty
41.A guard refuses entry to an intoxicated patron. What should the guard also try to do?
1. Take the person's car keys and keep them
2. Hold the person inside until they sober up
3. Help the person leave safely
4. Walk away and let them sort it out alone
42.Who usually receives a copy of a guard's witness statement in a criminal case?
1. Only the judge, who keeps it in a sealed envelope until the verdict
2. Crown and defence counsel, and often the accused
3. Any reporter who asks the court
4. Only the guard's employer
43.Where is overt video surveillance clearly inappropriate according to the privacy commissioners' guidelines?
1. Around banking machines and automated teller machines
2. In washrooms and spa treatment rooms
3. In a parking garage
4. At a store's main entrance
44.Under WorkSafeBC rules, when is a guard 'working alone or in isolation'?
1. Only when the guard has no phone or radio at all
2. Only when no other person is within one kilometre
3. When help would not be readily available if they were hurt or ill
4. Only when the guard works alone between midnight and 6 a.m. in a building
45.A co-worker asks you to sign a report saying you saw something you did not see. What does the code say?
1. It is allowed if a supervisor approves the wording first
2. False statements, and helping others break the rules, are banned
3. It is allowed if the co-worker personally witnessed the event in question
4. It is allowed when the report stays inside the company
46.A person keeps using abusive language after a warning. What should the guard do?
1. Physically push the person out the door
2. Return the insults to match the tone
3. Keep listening to the abuse no matter how long it continues to last
4. End the conversation and step away or ask them to leave
47.When may an inspector under the Security Services Act enter a private home that is not used for business?
1. Any time during normal business hours
2. Only when a police officer is present to assist the inspector
3. With the occupant's consent or a warrant
4. Whenever a complaint has been filed
48.A guard stands in a doorway to stop a person from leaving. Is this force under the B.C. rules?
1. No, force requires touching the person
2. No, only weapons and handcuffs count
3. Yes, blocking access to or from a location is force
4. Only if the person ends up injured as a result of being blocked in
49.A trespasser refuses to give their name and stays on the property. What is the legal position?
1. The guard may hold the person on the premises until they answer
2. The guard may now search the person's pockets
3. Refusal is legal unless the person is arrested
4. Refusing and remaining are both offences under the Act
50.A guard could not tell a struggling suspect why they were arrested. What is the effect under s. 29?
1. It does not by itself remove the guard's protection
2. The guard's security licence is suspended for 30 days by the registrar
3. The suspect must be released immediately
4. The arrest becomes automatically unlawful
51.What defence does a licensee have if a minor gets into a bar with very good fake ID?
1. The minor came in with an adult friend who vouched for the minor's age
2. They asked for, examined and reasonably believed the prescribed ID
3. The minor looked older than 25 years
4. The bar was very busy at the time
52.Police type up a guard's statement for signing. What should the guard do first?
1. Read it and sign only if it is completely accurate
2. Ask the client's manager to sign it on the guard's behalf to save time
3. Sign quickly so the officer can leave
4. Sign it and fix any errors later in court
53.When may a security company collect a visitor's personal information under PIPA?
1. Only if the visitor is suspected of a crime
2. With consent, deemed consent, or where PIPA permits
3. Only after a police officer has approved the request in writing
4. Whenever the information might be useful later
54.Who must be consulted when setting check-in intervals for lone work?
1. The building's landlord only
2. The local police department
3. The joint committee or worker rep, and the worker
4. The client's insurance company and its loss-prevention adviser only
55.Besides the word SECURITY, what else must a guard's uniform display?
1. The name of the business that employs the guard
2. The guard's home city and province
3. The guard's security licence number printed in large digits
4. The phone number of the local police
56.A fight involves a broken bottle used as a weapon. What should the guard do immediately?
1. Wait to see who wins
2. Grab the bottle from the fighter
3. Call the police
4. Step between the two fighters
57.Your security worker licence expires. What does the Act require you to do with it?
1. Surrender it to the registrar immediately
2. Give it to your employer to keep in the personnel file
3. Keep it as proof of past training
4. Destroy it at home within 30 days
58.A guard employed by a licensed security company uses force. Who is responsible for keeping the report?
1. The guard alone, at home, for personal records
2. The security business that employs the guard
3. The local police department that attended
4. The client whose property was being guarded
59.A trespasser convicted under the Act broke a gate. What may the Provincial Court order?
1. Restitution to the occupier for the damage
2. Removal of the person from B.C.
3. A licence suspension for the guard
4. A ban from all public parks
60.A suspect calmly walks away after a minor theft and is no danger to anyone. What is often the wiser choice?
1. Chase the suspect into traffic to recover goods
2. Block the suspect's car with a security vehicle
3. Tackle the suspect before they reach the door
4. Observe, note a description and call police
61.A 17-year-old uses an older sibling's ID to get into a bar. Who commits an offence under the LCLA?
1. Nobody, if the photo looks similar
2. The minor, for using ID issued to someone else
3. Only the sibling who owns the ID card
4. Only the bartender who served drinks
62.Before testifying, what does a witness do?
1. Shows their security licence to the jury so they know the guard's role
2. Reads their notes aloud to the judge
3. Signs a contract with the Crown
4. Swears an oath or affirms to tell the truth
63.What do the guidelines say about signs for video cameras?
1. Signs should be posted only after an incident
2. Signs must list each camera's serial number
3. Signs are optional as long as the cameras themselves are easy to see
4. Post clear notice before people enter, with a contact
64.A guard refuses unsafe work. What is the first step?
1. Leave the site without telling anyone
2. Report it immediately to the supervisor or employer
3. Post about it online for advice
4. Call a WorkSafeBC officer straight away, before speaking to anyone at work
65.A client asks its night guard to carry pepper spray. Is that allowed in B.C.?
1. Yes, if the client supplies the pepper spray
2. Yes, during night shifts only
3. Yes, for guards with first aid training
4. No, items designed to control people are banned
66.What is a guard's first priority when a fight breaks out?
1. Recording the fight on their phone
2. Ending the fight as fast as possible, by any means that may be needed
3. Deciding which fighter started it
4. Avoiding injury to themselves and bystanders
67.A licensed guard is charged with a crime. By when must they report it to the registrar?
1. Within 30 days
2. Within 14 days
3. Only once they are convicted
4. At the next licence renewal
68.After using force, what must a B.C. guard do?
1. Tell the client about it verbally at the end of the working week
2. Record it on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent report
3. Report it only if police attended the scene
4. Nothing, unless the person files a complaint
69.Which of these is a defence to a trespass charge in B.C.?
1. Being a resident of the same city
2. Not having read the posted sign
3. Having the occupier's consent
4. Staying for less than an hour
70.After a guard makes a citizen's arrest, what must happen to the person?
1. They may be questioned for up to one hour first
2. They must be released once they return the goods
3. They may be held until the store manager decides
4. They must be delivered to a peace officer forthwith
71.How many pieces of ID does the combined B.C. driver's licence and Services Card count as?
1. One piece only
2. Two pieces
3. Three pieces
4. It is not acceptable ID
72.What should every incident note record about when and where something happened?
1. The exact time and location
2. The name of the shift supervisor's city
3. The approximate week it happened
4. The weather forecast for the next day
73.A guard wants to look inside a customer's backpack. What is the guard's legal footing?
1. Only the customer's genuine consent or a lawful entry condition
2. A right to search whenever the guard has a hunch
3. The same search powers that police officers have
4. A general right to search anyone who is on the client's private property
74.When may a B.C. worker refuse to do a task under WorkSafeBC rules?
1. With reasonable cause to believe it creates an undue hazard
2. Whenever they find the task boring, unpleasant or outside their usual routine
3. Only after the task has caused an injury
4. Only if a co-worker agrees with them
75.Which item may a B.C. security guard NOT carry or use while on duty?
1. A flashlight
2. A two-way radio
3. An identification badge
4. A notebook and pen

Answer key with explanations

1. A — Call the police immediately
Licensees must not allow violent, quarrelsome, riotous or disorderly conduct, and the handbook says to call police immediately if such conduct has happened, is happening or may happen.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, Liquor Control and Licensing Act s. 61 — Disorderly conduct
2. B — Stored securely and shared only with those entitled
Reports contain personal information, and PIPA section 34 requires reasonable security arrangements against unauthorized access or disclosure. The code of conduct also requires confidentiality.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, PIPA s. 34 — Protecting reports
3. D — At least one year after it was used
Section 35 (1) says information used to make a decision that directly affects an individual must be kept at least one year after it was used, so the person has a reasonable chance to request access.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, PIPA s. 35 (1) — Retention
4. A — Identify the hazards and eliminate or minimize them
Section 4.20.2 requires the employer to identify hazards first and eliminate them, or minimize the risk with engineering or administrative controls where elimination is not practicable.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.20.2 — Hazards
5. C — Security Supervisor
Section 44 (5) makes it an offence for anyone in security work to describe their work or business with the words detective, law enforcement, peace officer or police. Security Supervisor uses none of them.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, Security Services Act s. 44 (5) — Prohibited words
6. C — The fire is spreading beyond where it started
CCOHS says not to fight a fire if it is spreading beyond its starting spot, or if you do not know what is burning or which extinguisher to use. Pull the alarm, evacuate and call the fire department.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — When not to fight a fire
7. A — Canadian correctional officer
The training page lists experience as a Canadian police officer, correctional officer, sheriff, or auxiliary, reserve or border services officer, with proof such as supervisor letters. The other jobs are not listed.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, gov.bc.ca Security worker training requirements — Option 3
8. B — Whether other means were available to respond
Section 34 (2) lists factors including the nature of the threat, how imminent it was and whether there were other means to respond, the parties' size and capabilities, weapons, history and proportionality.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, Criminal Code s. 34 (2) — Factors
9. D — A train while it is in operation
Premises include vehicles, vessels, trains and aircraft except while in operation, as well as trailers and portable structures. A moving train is excluded.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 1 — Premises
10. C — Stopping it and detaining them for police with reasonable force
Section 30 lets anyone who witnesses a breach of the peace interfere to prevent it continuing and detain a participant to hand to a peace officer, using no more force than reasonably necessary.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 30 — Breach of the peace
11. A — Digital IDs are not acceptable
The LCRB FAQ says digital IDs are not acceptable. If two acceptable pieces of physical ID cannot be produced, entry or service should be refused.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCRB FAQ — Digital ID
12. B — Wait for the judge to decide before answering
The province says that when a lawyer objects, the witness should wait for the judge to decide whether the question is answered. The witness may be asked to step out while the lawyers argue it.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Testifying in court — Objections
13. B — Gender identity or expression
Section 8 lists Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and age.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Human Rights Code s. 8 (1) — Protected grounds
14. A — Actual or attempted force, or threats, by a non-worker that could injure a worker
Section 4.27 defines violence as the attempted or actual use of physical force by a person other than a worker so as to cause injury, including threatening statements or behaviour that give reasonable cause to believe there is a risk.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.27 — Violence
15. C — SECURITY
Section 12 requires a guard's shirt, blouse or sweater to show the word SECURITY on the chest in letters at least 1.25 cm high. Officer is a word guards should avoid because it suggests police authority.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 12 (2) — Uniforms
16. B — To confirm they understood the person correctly
CCOHS advises restating what you heard to confirm your understanding, seeing the situation from the person's view, and being honest without making promises you cannot keep.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Understanding concerns
17. B — No, it may assign only licensed workers
Section 20 forbids a security business licensee from employing or engaging anyone for security work unless they hold a worker licence for that kind of work. Client consent or short duration does not change this.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, Security Services Act s. 20 — Licensed workers only
18. D — Who was injured and who gave medical care
The form asks who sustained injury (worker, subject or others), who administered medical attention if needed, and how anyone who went to hospital was transported.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, SPD Form 0513 — Medical care
19. D — That they are there without the occupier's consent
Section 2 (2) says a person found on or in premises that are enclosed land is presumed to be there without the consent of an occupier or authorized person.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 2 (2) — Presumption
20. C — An indictable offence
Section 494 (1) (a) lets anyone arrest a person they find committing an indictable offence. Provincial offences, bylaws and store rules are not covered by this power.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 494 (1) (a) — Arrest by any person
21. C — Do not allow the person to enter the service area
Section 61 bars licensees and employees from allowing an intoxicated person to enter or remain in a service area. Promises from friends or paid cover do not change this.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, Liquor Control and Licensing Act s. 61 — Intoxicated persons
22. D — Clean, neat, respectful and comfortable clothes
The province's tips for court are clothes that are clean, neat, tidy, respectful and comfortable, arriving on time and staying until told you may leave.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Preparing for court — Appearance
23. A — A limited number of authorized individuals
The guidelines say recordings must be stored securely with access granted only to a limited number of authorized individuals, and any disclosure outside the organization should be justified and documented.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Video Surveillance Guidelines (2008) — Storage
24. B — At the end of the shift
Section 4.21 requires a well-being check at the end of the work shift in addition to the checks at set intervals.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.21 — End of shift
25. D — At least 5 cm
The regulation sets 1.25 cm for the chest of the shirt and 5 cm for the back of a jacket, vest or other outer garment. The 7.5 cm figure applies to lettering on security vehicles.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 12 (2) — Uniforms
26. D — Between the fire and your escape route
CCOHS advises standing between the fire and the escape route so you can leave if the fire grows, and never walking away from a fire that seems out, because it can reignite.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Using an extinguisher
27. C — A serving peace officer
Section 4 lets the registrar refuse an applicant who is a peace officer, is charged with or convicted of a crime, or whose licensing is not in the public interest. Permanent residents ordinarily resident in Canada and 19-year-olds can qualify.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, Security Services Act s. 4 (1) — Refusal
28. C — A security dog attacking a person
Section 7 (1) (g) requires use-of-force reports for incidents in which a worker used any type of force and where a dog used for security work attacked a person.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 7 (1) (g) — Dog incidents
29. A — A peace officer or conservation officer
Section 7 limits arrest without warrant under the Act to peace officers, including conservation officers. Guards rely on notice, directions to leave, name-and-address demands and police help.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 7 — Arrest without warrant
30. C — The reason for the arrest
Section 29 (2) makes it the duty of everyone who arrests a person to give notice, where feasible, of the reason for the arrest (or the warrant). Penalties are decided by courts, not by the arrester.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 29 (2) — Notice of reason
31. B — In the establishment's incident log
The Liquor Primary handbook says every incident involving an intoxicated patron and the action taken must be recorded in the incident log.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCRB Liquor Primary handbook — Incident log
32. D — Crown counsel, in direct examination
For a Crown witness, the Crown questions first (direct examination) and the defence may then cross-examine. Knowing the order helps a witness prepare.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Testifying in court — Examination
33. A — An age of 19 years or more
The Code defines age as an age of 19 years or more. A venue restricting minors under liquor law is not discriminating on the ground of age under the Code.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Human Rights Code s. 1 — Age
34. C — A written procedure for checking the guard's well-being
Section 4.21 requires a written procedure for checking the well-being of a worker assigned to work alone, including check intervals and what to do if the worker cannot be contacted.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.21 — Check procedure
35. A — Armoured car guards only
Section 26 bars every licensee from carrying a firearm while doing security work, except that the registrar may permit armoured car guards who are competent, hold the required federal licences and use a firearm registered to the business.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, Security Services Act s. 26 — Firearms
36. B — The Emergency Co-ordinator or a named back-up
CCOHS describes an Emergency Co-ordinator, with trained back-ups, who reports emergencies, activates the plan, orders evacuation and sounds the all-clear.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Emergency planning
37. C — Criminal record, police information and correctional service checks
The regulation prescribes three checks: a criminal record check, a police information check and a correctional service information check. The Act requires applicants to authorize them.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 5 — Prescribed checks
38. A — Immediate, serious injury to a person or property
Section 27 justifies reasonably necessary force to prevent an offence for which the offender could be arrested without warrant and that would likely cause immediate and serious injury to anyone's person or property.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, Criminal Code s. 27 — Preventing an offence
39. A — Orally, in writing, or by a proper sign
Section 4 (2) allows notice orally or in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access that meets the visibility rules of the Act.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 4 (2) — Notice
40. A — Call police so the person can be handed over right away
A guard who arrests must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith. Calling police immediately is the first step; searches beyond safety needs and public shaming are not part of a lawful arrest.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 494 (3) — After arrest
41. C — Help the person leave safely
The handbook says a person who appears intoxicated must be refused service, removed and helped to leave safely. Keeping them inside or seizing property is not part of the duty.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCRB Liquor Primary handbook — Leaving safely
42. B — Crown and defence counsel, and often the accused
The province says witness statements usually go to Crown and defence counsel, who can ask about them at trial, and the defence will likely give a copy to the accused. Write every report as if it will be read closely.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Making a statement — Copies
43. B — In washrooms and spa treatment rooms
The guidelines say surveillance is inappropriate where people have a much higher expectation of privacy, such as public washrooms or spa treatment rooms, and cameras should not look into showers or windows.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Video Surveillance Guidelines (2008) — Inappropriate places
44. C — When help would not be readily available if they were hurt or ill
Section 4.20.1 defines working alone or in isolation as working where assistance would not be readily available in an emergency, or if the worker is injured or becomes ill.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.20.1 — Working alone
45. B — False statements, and helping others break the rules, are banned
The code bars wilfully or negligently making a false statement and conspiring with or aiding another licensee to contravene the Act or a licence condition. Approval or internal use does not make a false report honest.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 14 (m), (n) — Code of conduct
46. D — End the conversation and step away or ask them to leave
CCOHS advises interrupting firmly and politely, saying abuse will not be accepted, then ending the interaction by leaving or asking the person to leave, and telling a supervisor if they stay.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Ending a negative interaction
47. C — With the occupant's consent or a warrant
Inspectors may enter and inspect premises and vehicles where security work is done, but section 32 (4) bars entry to a private dwelling without the occupant's consent or a warrant from a justice.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, Security Services Act s. 32 (4) — Inspection powers
48. C — Yes, blocking access to or from a location is force
The province lists blocking someone's access to or from a location as an example of force, together with moving or restraining a person, using handcuffs and using a weapon. It must be recorded.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, gov.bc.ca Rules for licensed security workers — Force
49. D — Refusing and remaining are both offences under the Act
Section 6 makes refusing to give a correct name and address an offence and refusing while remaining on the premises a further offence. It does not give the guard search or arrest powers; call police.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 6 (3) — Refusal
50. A — It does not by itself remove the guard's protection
Section 29 (3) says that failing to give notice does not of itself deprive the arrester of protection from criminal responsibility. Notice is required where it is feasible, and the reason should be given once it is safe.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 29 (3) — Failure to give notice
51. B — They asked for, examined and reasonably believed the prescribed ID
The Act gives a defence where the person asked for the prescribed ID, examined it and had reason to believe it was authentic. Appearance, crowds and companions are not defences.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCLA ss. 77–79 — Defence
52. A — Read it and sign only if it is completely accurate
The province advises reading a written statement and confirming it is completely accurate before signing, because you may be asked about it in court. Missed details should be given to police as soon as possible.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Making a statement — Signing
53. B — With consent, deemed consent, or where PIPA permits
Section 6 bars collecting, using or disclosing personal information unless the person consents, the Act authorizes it without consent, or the Act deems consent.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, PIPA s. 6 — Consent
54. C — The joint committee or worker rep, and the worker
Intervals are developed in consultation with the joint health and safety committee or the worker health and safety representative, and with the worker assigned to work alone.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 4.21 — Consultation
55. A — The name of the business that employs the guard
Section 12 (2) (c) requires the uniform to show the name of the person who employed or engaged the guard. Licence numbers and police contacts are not required on the uniform.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 12 (2) (c) — Uniforms
56. C — Call the police
CCOHS advises calling police immediately when any weapon, including an improvised one like a bottle, is involved, and getting help rather than stepping in.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Physical fights
57. A — Surrender it to the registrar immediately
Section 7 requires a licensee to surrender the licence to the registrar immediately on expiry, cancellation, suspension or refusal of renewal. Licences also cannot be transferred or used by someone else.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, Security Services Act s. 7 — Use and surrender
58. B — The security business that employs the guard
The form explains that under the Act and regulation a security business must record force used by its workers, so the business maintains the report. A worker not employed by a business records it as a licence condition.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, SPD Form 0513 — Responsibility
59. A — Restitution to the occupier for the damage
Section 8 lets the Provincial Court, on application, order a person convicted of trespass or sign damage to pay restitution for the damage or loss caused.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 8 — Compensation
60. D — Observe, note a description and call police
An arrest is a power, not a duty. Where an arrest would create risk, recording an accurate description and calling police meets the guard's role and avoids excessive force under section 26.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 494 — Purpose
61. B — The minor, for using ID issued to someone else
The Act makes it an offence for a minor to use borrowed, altered or forged ID to enter a service area or buy liquor. The licensee may also be liable unless it properly checked the ID.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCLA ss. 77–79 — Minors using ID
62. D — Swears an oath or affirms to tell the truth
Witnesses swear an oath or solemnly affirm to tell the truth before giving evidence. Lying in court is perjury, a criminal offence.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Testifying in court — Oath
63. D — Post clear notice before people enter, with a contact
The guidelines say most privacy laws require a clear notice before people enter the premises, giving them the choice not to enter, and that signs should include a contact for questions or access requests.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Video Surveillance Guidelines (2008) — Signs
64. B — Report it immediately to the supervisor or employer
Under section 3.12, the worker first reports immediately to the supervisor or employer, who investigates and fixes the problem or explains why the report is not valid. A WorkSafeBC officer comes in only at the last step.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 3.12 (2) — First step
65. D — No, items designed to control people are banned
Section 11 bars guards from carrying or using items designed to debilitate or control a person or animal, and the province names tasers, pepper spray and batons as examples. A client's request does not change the rule.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 11 and gov.bc.ca rules — Equipment
66. D — Avoiding injury to themselves and bystanders
CCOHS says the first priority in a physical fight is to avoid injury to yourself and bystanders, and not to intervene if you fear injury or lack training.
De-escalation, fights and emergencies · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 De-escalation, fights and emergencies, CCOHS — Physical fights
67. B — Within 14 days
Section 9 requires a worker to report a change of residential address, a charge for a crime or a conviction within 14 days. Waiting for a conviction or for renewal would breach the Act.
Security Services Act and licensing · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Security Services Act and licensing, Security Services Act s. 9 — Reporting requirements
68. B — Record it on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent report
The province requires you to keep a record whenever you use force, on SPD Form 0513 Use of Force Incident Report or an equivalent document. A guard employed by a business gives it to the manager.
Use of force and force reporting · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Use of force and force reporting, gov.bc.ca Rules for licensed security workers — Force
69. C — Having the occupier's consent
Section 3 lists three defences: consent of an occupier or authorized person, other lawful authority, or colour of right. Not reading a properly posted sign is not a defence.
B.C. Trespass Act · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 B.C. Trespass Act, Trespass Act s. 3 — Defences
70. D — They must be delivered to a peace officer forthwith
Section 494 (3) requires anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without warrant to deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith, meaning right away. Holding the person for other reasons is not permitted.
Arrest powers and detention · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Arrest powers and detention, Criminal Code s. 494 (3) — Delivery to peace officer
71. A — One piece only
LCRB guidance says the combined B.C. Driver's Licence and Services Card counts as one piece only, so a second piece is still needed when ID is checked.
Door security at licensed establishments · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Door security at licensed establishments, LCRB guidance — Combined card
72. A — The exact time and location
Police ask witnesses for the exact time and location of the incident. Precise times and places make a report useful as evidence and help match it to video and other records.
Notes, reports and going to court · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Notes, reports and going to court, gov.bc.ca Making a statement — Time and place
73. A — Only the customer's genuine consent or a lawful entry condition
Guards have no general power to search people. Any search must rest on true consent or a lawful condition, and a guard must not misrepresent their authority to get compliance.
Privacy, video surveillance and human rights · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Privacy, video surveillance and human rights, Charter s. 8; B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 14 (o) — Searches
74. A — With reasonable cause to believe it creates an undue hazard
Section 3.12 says a person must not carry out work they have reasonable cause to believe would create an undue hazard to anyone's health and safety, and sets out the refusal procedure.
Personal safety and working alone · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Personal safety and working alone, OHS Regulation s. 3.12 — Refusal
75. C — An identification badge
Section 12 (3) bars a licensee doing security work from carrying or using an identification badge, wearing a police-like uniform or wearing a belt with an over-the-shoulder strap. Notebooks, lights and radios are ordinary tools.
Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment · Based on: B.C. security legislation and gov.bc.ca guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Code of conduct, uniforms and equipment, B.C. Reg. 207/2008 s. 12 (3) — Uniforms

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