Ontario Security Guard Practice Test 4

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1. Which access control task does the syllabus include?

   1. Taking fingerprints of visitors
   2. Searching homes near the site
   3. Inspecting baggage and vehicles
   4. Checking drivers' criminal records

2. Who are ambulance personnel, police officers and firefighters called at an emergency scene?

   1. Scene managers
   2. First aiders
   3. Bystanders
   4. First responders

3. Unless another law says otherwise, what is the maximum sentence for a summary conviction offence?

   1. $2,000 and/or six months in jail
   2. $5,000 and/or two years less a day
   3. $25,000 and/or one year in jail
   4. $10,000 and/or 90 days in jail

4. When might a guard need to collect and preserve evidence themselves?

   1. Only after the trial has ended
   2. When police are not immediately available
   3. Whenever the client asks for a copy
   4. Never, guards may not touch evidence

5. Why are tone, volume and cadence especially important on the telephone?

   1. Phones distort every word
   2. Callers are usually supervisors
   3. The caller cannot see your non-verbal cues
   4. Phone calls are always recorded for training

6. Can a security guard licence be transferred to another person?

   1. Only within the same company
   2. Yes, with the employer's permission
   3. No, a licence is not transferable
   4. Yes, if both people are trained

7. The syllabus asks guards to learn how to collect, handle and seal which kind of evidence?

   1. Audio and video recordings
   2. Fingerprints lifted from glass
   3. DNA samples for lab testing
   4. Blood alcohol test results

8. Which is an advantage of foot patrol over vehicle patrol?

   1. Covers large areas quickly
   2. Protection from bad weather
   3. Access to small spaces like stairwells
   4. Easy to carry lots of equipment and supplies

9. When choosing an emergency route on your site, which route is best?

   1. The route closest to the parking lot
   2. The simplest, most direct route with fewest hazards
   3. The route the public normally uses
   4. The longest route, so you pass every checkpoint on site

10. Which level of government creates criminal law in Canada?

    1. The Supreme Court of Canada
    2. Each provincial government
    3. The federal government
    4. Each municipal council

11. Dispatch's last message was broken up by static. Which code asks them to repeat it?

    1. 10-9
    2. 10-4
    3. 10-7
    4. 10-22

12. Which of these is one of the drug categories the training syllabus asks guards to understand?

    1. Dissociative anesthetics
    2. Vitamins
    3. Antibiotics
    4. Over-the-counter antihistamines

13. Which alarm type detects motion using sound waves too high for people to hear?

    1. Seismic
    2. Ultrasonic
    3. Physical contact
    4. Infrared

14. Which personal health factors does the syllabus link to managing stress on the job?

    1. Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle
    2. Patrol route and radio code
    3. Uniform colour and badge size
    4. Licence class and expiry date

15. Which section of the Criminal Code describes when any person may arrest without a warrant?

    1. Section 494
    2. Section 2
    3. Section 35
    4. Section 25

16. Your employer requires a safety vest at the loading dock. Under the OHSA, what must you do?

    1. Wear it only when it is dark
    2. Decide for yourself if it is needed
    3. Wear the vest as required
    4. Wear it only if a supervisor is present

17. 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

18. 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

19. A witness is reluctant to give a statement. What may the guard do?

    1. Promise them a reward from the client
    2. Write the statement for them to sign
    3. Warn them they will be arrested
    4. Ask, but make no threats or promises

20. Which is an advantage of vehicle patrol?

    1. Easy access to stairwells
    2. Engine noise helps detect intruders
    3. Faster response to other areas of the site
    4. All five senses are fully used

21. On patrol you find a container leaking an unknown chemical. What is an appropriate first step?

    1. Evacuate the area and restrict access
    2. Smell it to identify the chemical
    3. Move the container outside yourself
    4. Clean the spill with paper towels

22. 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

23. Besides PIPEDA, which other privacy laws does the study guide say may apply to information a guard handles?

    1. FIPPA and MFIPPA
    2. The Labour Relations Act
    3. The Liquor Licence Act
    4. The Highway Traffic Act

24. Which of these is one of the principles of communication taught in the syllabus?

    1. Handwriting style
    2. Spatial distance
    3. Typing speed
    4. Uniform colour

25. Which Ontario law does the study guide point to for serving people with disabilities?

    1. Labour Relations Act, 1995
    2. Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1
    3. Employment Standards Act, 2000
    4. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

26. Within what time must a public complaint normally be filed with the Registrar?

    1. Within 30 days of the incident
    2. Within one year of the incident
    3. Within 90 days of the incident
    4. Within 7 days of the incident

27. 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

28. At an emergency scene, what may a guard do for the casualty's family or friends?

    1. Ask them to sign a waiver
    2. Reassure them
    3. Have them move the casualty
    4. Send them away from the site

29. 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

30. Which ten code means bomb threat?

    1. 10-52
    2. 10-89
    3. 10-70
    4. 10-33

31. Can an occupier prohibit entry to just one part of a property, such as a rooftop?

    1. No, notice covers the whole site
    2. Only with a municipal permit
    3. Yes, notice can cover any part
    4. Only if the part is fenced off

32. Who should give a guard the rules for removing materials from a new site?

    1. The local police service
    2. The visitors themselves
    3. Any employee who is leaving
    4. The guard's supervisor

33. 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

34. How should a guard approach members of the public?

    1. With suspicion
    2. With humour
    3. With respect
    4. With indifference

35. A friend asks you which tenants in the building you guard came home late last night. What should you do?

    1. Share it, since it is not secret
    2. Share it if the friend is a tenant
    3. Share it only with close friends
    4. Keep it confidential

36. A crowd at a private event is becoming unruly and threatens to get out of control. What should the guard consider doing?

    1. Wade in and remove the leaders
    2. Contact the police
    3. Order everyone to go home at once
    4. Leave the post to find the client

37. On a routine check, the fire alarm panel shows a system fault. What does the study guide stress?

    1. It can wait for the next inspection
    2. The panel is only the tenant's concern
    3. Fire alarm systems must be operative
    4. Faults matter only in the daytime

38. A student already holds a valid emergency first aid certificate, so first aid is left out of their course. What is the minimum training length?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 30 hours
    3. 26.5 hours
    4. 33.5 hours

39. What is another name for surveillance as a non-mobile patrol?

    1. A random or roving patrol
    2. A perimeter or fence patrol
    3. A fixed or visual patrol
    4. A mobile or vehicle patrol

40. Which of these may NOT deliver the mandatory basic training for security guards?

    1. An unregistered private tutor
    2. A public university
    3. A licensed security business
    4. A registered career college

41. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, everyone has the right to equal treatment with respect to what?

    1. Services, goods and facilities
    2. Only government services
    3. Only jobs in the public sector
    4. Only housing in co-ops

42. How much time do you have to complete the security guard test itself?

    1. 2 hours
    2. 90 minutes
    3. 75 minutes
    4. 60 minutes

43. One of the site's no-trespassing signs is slightly faded but still readable. Is the notice still valid?

    1. Only if a second sign is added
    2. No, every sign must be in perfect shape
    3. Yes, substantial compliance is enough
    4. No, notice must then be oral

44. How can theft of goods worth $5,000 or less be prosecuted under the Criminal Code?

    1. As a provincial offence only
    2. Summary conviction only
    3. Indictable only, with a life term
    4. Either indictable or summary

45. A guard's outermost piece is a winter parka. What must appear on its back?

    1. Nothing, back lettering is optional
    2. The guard's licence number in large print
    3. SECURITY GUARD at least 1.5 cm high
    4. SECURITY in capitals at least 10 cm high

46. A visitor with a guide dog wants to enter the office building you guard. What does the AODA customer service standard require?

    1. Let them enter and keep the dog with them
    2. Ask them to tie the dog up outside
    3. Let them in only with a staff escort
    4. Ask for a doctor's note before entry

47. You make a mistake on a notebook page. What should you NOT do?

    1. Write as legibly as possible
    2. Keep entries in time order
    3. Tear the page out
    4. Spell names carefully

48. Under the Criminal Code, which act is an assault?

    1. Refusing to leave when told
    2. Applying force without consent
    3. Swearing loudly in a mall
    4. Taking goods without paying

49. At sentencing for trespass, which court finding is also treated as an aggravating factor?

    1. The person was polite to the guard
    2. The person is likely to trespass again
    3. It was the person's first trespass offence
    4. The person left without arguing

50. Which tool does the syllabus use to help guards see who to contact when a situation is beyond their scope?

    1. A list of the client's tenants and suppliers
    2. A matrix of roles and responsibilities
    3. A road map of nearby police stations
    4. A yearly schedule of fire drills

51. Which uniform feature is banned because it resembles a police uniform?

    1. An identification name tag
    2. A police-style forage cap
    3. A company crest on the chest
    4. Reflective stripes on the trousers

52. 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

53. In judging self-defence, which listed factor relates to the people involved?

    1. Their size, age, gender and physical capabilities
    2. Their income, job title and years of work experience
    3. Their level of education
    4. Their country of birth

54. Which kind of law deals with private disputes between people, rather than offences against society as a whole?

    1. Civil law
    2. Municipal by-laws
    3. Criminal law
    4. Provincial offences law

55. Which collared uniform shirt colour is NOT allowed for a security guard?

    1. Grey
    2. Navy blue
    3. White
    4. Light blue

56. In the National Use of Force Model, what does the guard assess before choosing a response?

    1. How much time is left before the shift ends
    2. The client's preferences
    3. The situation and the subject's behaviour
    4. The subject's clothing and age

57. Which Code of Conduct rule covers a guard who searches a visitor's car without any legal authority?

    1. Avoid using profane language
    2. Refrain from behaviour not authorized by law
    3. Co-operate with police where required
    4. Respect the privacy of client records

58. Which detail belongs in a witness statement according to good practice?

    1. The witness's opinion of the suspect
    2. The client's insurance policy number
    3. The guard's guess about the outcome
    4. The times the interview started and ended

59. You are signing on by radio at the start of your shift. Which code fits?

    1. 10-42
    2. 10-23
    3. 10-41
    4. 10-24

60. Before patrolling a new site, which locations should a guard learn?

    1. Water shut-offs, alarm panels and extinguishers
    2. Staff lunch rooms, vending machines and break lounges
    3. Managers' homes and phone numbers
    4. Nearby restaurants and coffee shops