Québec Security Guard (BSP) Practice Test – Printable PDF

50 printable Québec security guard questions with an answer key: Private Security Act, standards of conduct, arrest, force, Charter rights and emergencies.

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The BSP does not publish an exam of its own; your guarding course evaluates you on the law, conduct and emergency procedures it teaches. This printable sheet gives you 50 original questions drawn evenly from our nine topics: the Private Security Act and licensing, training and temporary permits, the standards of conduct, BSP enforcement and fines, arrest powers, use of force, Québec Charter rights, communication and de-escalation, and fire and evacuation.

Set a 60-minute timer and work through the sheet in one sitting, then check the answer key on the separate pages at the end. Each answer explains the rule and names its source. If French is your course language, use the French version of this sheet, which is the primary edition.

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1.A complaint to the BSP suggests a criminal offence. What does the Bureau do?
1. Waits for its yearly review to end
2. Prosecutes the criminal case itself
3. Keeps it secret to protect the agent
4. Sends it to the police without delay
2.How many hours of guarding training does the regulation require at minimum?
1. 40 hours
2. 390 hours
3. 120 hours
4. 70 hours
3.What does section 7 of the regulation address?
1. Maintenance of patrol vehicles
2. Dignity, loyalty and avoiding conflicts of interest
3. Agents' break and meal times during long shifts
4. The colour and cleanliness of the uniform
4.Who should be planned for to help certain people during an evacuation?
1. Designated people to assist those who need help
2. No one, since everyone must get out on their own without any help
3. Only firefighters when they arrive
4. Only the youngest customers
5.Under section 35, what must the act defending property aim to do?
1. Prevent entry or taking, or remove the person
2. Hold the intruder until the next morning
3. Punish the intruder to teach a lesson
4. Get immediate cash compensation for the owner on the spot
6.When separating fighters, what should the agent base instructions on?
1. Their physical strength and size
2. Their own police powers, used on the client's property
3. Their opinion of who is right
4. The organization's policy, not personal authority
7.What happens if an agent does not pay the annual fees?
1. They just receive a friendly reminder letter once each year
2. The licence is suspended, then revoked if still unpaid
3. Their employer pays automatically for them
4. Nothing, the fees are optional for agents
8.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
9.A thief walks calmly away after a small theft and threatens no one. What is often the safest choice?
1. Block his car with a patrol vehicle
2. Observe, note a description and call police
3. Tackle him before he reaches the door
4. Chase him into the street through traffic
10.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
11.What does the BSP consider when assessing equivalent knowledge?
1. Diplomas, courses, placements and security experience
2. Only the result of a fitness test
3. Only a reference letter from a friend or a family member
4. Only the person's age and height
12.An agent tells a client they have intervention training they never took. What does the regulation say?
1. It is only forbidden in writing, not orally
2. It is allowed to reassure a worried client
3. They must not claim training they do not have
4. It is allowed if they plan to take it soon
13.Where should an agent stand when using an extinguisher?
1. In a doorway they cannot see past
2. Directly above the fire
3. Between the fire and their exit
4. Between the fire and a wall
14.An agent threatens a youth that he will 'get him arrested for good' if he returns. What does the regulation say?
1. It is allowed if no one else is there to watch it happen
2. Threats, intimidation and harassment are prohibited
3. It is allowed to deter repeat offenders
4. It is allowed if the youth was rude
15.Which body language is recommended with an angry person?
1. Pointing at the person while talking
2. Hands on hips and a steady hard stare
3. A relaxed posture, standing at an angle
4. Arms folded tightly across the chest
16.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
17.An agent wants to search the bag of a customer who refuses. What can the agent rely on?
1. Only genuine consent or a lawful condition
2. The same search powers as a police officer
3. A general right to search on private property
4. A hunch based on the customer's appearance
18.An agent hired by a mall sees someone smash a mall window. Which power applies?
1. Arrest under a provincial trespass statute
2. A 24-hour detention in the security office
3. Arrest as a person authorized by the owner
4. None; a broken window is a civil matter
19.How many members sit on the BSP's board of directors?
1. 15
2. 7
3. 5
4. 11
20.What extra obligation applies to a temporary permit holder?
1. Choose their own class of activity
2. Work alone to gain more experience
3. Change employers freely during the full 120 days
4. Work only for the permit's purpose and employer
21.An agent hides a video of an incident to protect a friend. Which standard is broken?
1. Not discussing pay with the client
2. Not working for two agencies at once
3. Carrying the licence during the shift
4. Not concealing evidence to benefit someone
22.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
23.A small, unarmed teenager shoves a large agent once and steps back. What does s. 34 suggest about a strong counter-attack?
1. It may be found unreasonable given proportionality
2. It is always justified once anyone shoves an agent on duty
3. It is justified if the teen was rude earlier
4. It is justified since the agent has no weapon
24.After stepping away from a threatening person, what should the agent not do?
1. Ask other staff to leave the area until further notice
2. Call police or other agents for backup
3. Fill in an incident report afterwards
4. Go back alone if they may be a threat
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.An agent learns personal details about a tenant during a shift. What should they do with the information?
1. Post it on social media
2. Keep it confidential and not use it
3. Sell it to a marketing company
4. Share it with the other tenants
27.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
28.What may a BSP inspector do at a place where guarding is carried on?
1. Enter at a reasonable hour and require documents
2. Seize an agent's wages on site
3. Close the client's building for a month
4. Arrest an agent on the spot without a warrant or police help
29.Who can recognize guarding training other than the training set by regulation?
1. The minister, on the BSP's recommendation
2. Any employer that gives its own training
3. Each agent, by training themselves
4. The joint committee for security agents
30.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
31.A fire in paper and cardboard boxes is which class?
1. Class B
2. Class C
3. Class A
4. Class D
32.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
33.An agent must enforce a ban on a person who is getting angrier. What does CCOHS suggest?
1. Tell the person the ban is lifted
2. Wait for backup or a safer moment
3. Leave the site without a report
4. Enforce it immediately, whatever the risk
34.In which case must the BSP revoke an agent licence?
1. The agent works in two regions
2. The agent changes employer twice
3. The agent no longer has good character
4. The agent once forgets the licence
35.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
36.A customer tells the agent a man stole a bag an hour ago. Can the agent arrest him under s. 494 (1) (a)?
1. Yes, if the customer signs a written statement
2. Yes, as long as the man is still in the store
3. Yes, a customer's word is always enough
4. No, the agent did not find him committing it
37.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
38.A person without the training asks for an equivalence review. What does not prove their experience on its own?
1. Hours confirmed by the joint committee
2. A letter from the current employer
3. A résumé
4. A letter from a former employer
39.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
40.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
41.Can an agent rely on section 34 to protect a cashier being attacked?
1. No, it covers only defending oneself
2. Yes, it also covers defending another person
3. Only if the cashier is a relative
4. Only if the cashier cries for help
42.What is an agent's first priority when a fight breaks out?
1. Finding out who started the fight
2. Ending the fight by any means
3. Preventing injury to themselves or bystanders
4. Filming the whole fight on their phone for evidence
43.A security agent takes a clerical job with a police service. What does the Act say?
1. It is allowed with the agency's approval
2. It is allowed if they work under 20 hours
3. It is allowed, since they are not an officer
4. It is incompatible and the licence will be revoked
44.An agent keeps a customer in an office and searches their pockets without consent. Which rights are involved?
1. The right to vote and public education
2. Liberty and protection from unreasonable searches
3. Freedom of religion only
4. The agency's professional secrecy and the client's copyright
45.When police arrive, which details should the agent be able to give?
1. Rumours heard about the suspect
2. A guess about the suspect's record
3. Time, place, descriptions and what they saw
4. Their personal opinion of the suspect's morals and character
46.Who decides the administrative sanction for an agent who breached the standards of conduct?
1. The agent's union
2. The BSP's legal affairs branch
3. The fines and offences bureau
4. The client who complained
47.Can you apply for an agent licence before finding a security job?
1. No, only the agency can apply for you
2. Yes, and it stays valid if you leave a job
3. Yes, but it expires when you leave the job
4. No, a signed job offer is needed first
48.An agent keeps a youth in an office 'to scare him', without arresting him. What does the regulation say?
1. It is allowed for a minor, with care
2. It is allowed as long as the office door is not locked
3. It is allowed for one hour at most
4. Detaining a person who is not arrested is prohibited
49.Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?
1. At the wall behind
2. Into the smoke
3. At the base of the fire
4. At the top of the flames
50.Which of these is one of the conditions for self-defence under section 34?
1. Police were called before acting
2. The act is reasonable in the circumstances
3. The agent warned the attacker three times
4. The attacker was taller than the agent

Answer key with explanations

1. D — Sends it to the police without delay
Section 73 provides that if a criminal offence may have been committed, the Bureau sends the complaint without delay to the competent police force.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, Private Security Act s. 73 — Criminal matters
2. D — 70 hours
The BSP states that the mandatory training requires passing at least 70 hours of courses at a school service centre or school board offering the private security guarding program.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, BSP — Required training (guarding)
3. B — Dignity, loyalty and avoiding conflicts of interest
Section 7 requires exercising functions with dignity and loyalty and avoiding any conflict of interest, including fraudulent or illegal practices.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 7 — Dignity and loyalty
4. A — Designated people to assist those who need help
The emergency plan should designate people to help employees or visitors who need assistance to get out quickly.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Emergency planning
5. A — Prevent entry or taking, or remove the person
Section 35 covers acts to prevent a person entering or remove them, or to prevent taking, damaging or destroying the property, or to retake it; punishing or collecting money is not covered.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Criminal Code s. 35 — Purpose
6. D — The organization's policy, not personal authority
CCOHS recommends referring to organizational policy rather than personal authority, not taking sides and explaining what will happen next.
Communication, de-escalation and fights · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Communication and de-escalation, CCOHS — Fights
7. B — The licence is suspended, then revoked if still unpaid
The BSP explains that unpaid fees lead to suspension for a set period; if they remain unpaid, the licence is revoked. Working is prohibited in both cases.
Private Security Act and the agent licence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Private Security Act and licensing, BSP — Obligations (annual fees)
8. D — Social condition
Section 10 prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, age, religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, social condition and handicap.
Québec Charter rights, privacy and discrimination · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Rights and privacy, Québec Charter s. 10
9. B — Observe, note a description and call police
An arrest is a power, not a duty. When it would create risk, recording an accurate description and calling police fulfils the agent's role and avoids excessive force.
Arrest powers and the rights of arrested persons · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Arrest powers, Criminal Code s. 494 — Arrest is a power
10. D — The same penalty as for the offence
Section 120 provides that a person who helps or leads another to commit an offence under the Act is liable to the same penalty as for that offence.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, Private Security Act s. 120 — Helping an offence
11. A — Diplomas, courses, placements and security experience
The BSP looks at relevant diplomas, the nature and content of courses and results, placements and other training, and the nature and length of security experience.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, BSP — Equivalence
12. C — They must not claim training they do not have
Section 6 forbids suggesting a capacity, level of training, skills or experience one does not have.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 6 — Qualifications
13. C — Between the fire and their exit
CCOHS advises standing between the fire and the exit so you can leave if it grows, and watching for re-ignition after it is out.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Fire extinguishers
14. B — Threats, intimidation and harassment are prohibited
Section 3 of the standards of conduct regulation forbids making threats, intimidating or harassing anyone in the agent's dealings.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Conduct Regulation s. 3 (2)
15. C — A relaxed posture, standing at an angle
CCOHS recommends a relaxed posture, open hands and an angled stance; hands on hips, folded arms, pointing and staring come across as challenges.
Communication, de-escalation and fights · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Communication and de-escalation, CCOHS — Negative interactions
16. B — If guarding is their main activity
Under the second paragraph of section 16, a person working exclusively for an employer whose business is not private security needs an agent licence only if that activity is their main activity.
Private Security Act and the agent licence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Private Security Act and licensing, Private Security Act s. 16, para. 2 — In-house security
17. A — Only genuine consent or a lawful condition
An agent has no general power to search. Forcing a search can be an unreasonable search (Charter s. 24.1) and an abuse of authority under the regulation; call police if needed.
Québec Charter rights, privacy and discrimination · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Rights and privacy, Québec Charter s. 24.1; Conduct Regulation s. 3
18. C — Arrest as a person authorized by the owner
Section 494 (2) lets the owner, a person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to the property.
Arrest powers and the rights of arrested persons · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Arrest powers, Criminal Code s. 494 (2) — Owner's agent
19. D — 11
Section 44 provides for 11 members: four appointed by the minister, one of them from the police community, and seven appointed by representative private security associations.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, Private Security Act s. 44 — Board
20. D — Work only for the permit's purpose and employer
The BSP states that temporary permit holders remain under the responsibility of the employer the permit was issued for, under supervision by a regular holder, and work only for the permit's purpose.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, BSP — Temporary permit obligations
21. D — Not concealing evidence to benefit someone
Section 4 forbids obstructing justice and concealing or failing to pass on evidence or information in order to benefit or harm any person.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 4 — Evidence
22. B — At least once a month
CCOHS states portable extinguishers must be inspected at least once a month, in addition to annual maintenance.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Fire extinguishers
23. A — It may be found unreasonable given proportionality
Section 34 (2) weighs the parties' size, age and physical capabilities and the proportionality of the response; a strong counter-attack on a minor after the threat ended may be unreasonable.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Criminal Code s. 34 (2) (e), (g)
24. D — Go back alone if they may be a threat
CCOHS says not to go back alone to a person who may be a physical threat; warn staff, call police if needed and write an incident report.
Communication, de-escalation and fights · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Communication and de-escalation, CCOHS — Negative interactions
25. A — Within 15 days of the decision
Section 36 requires a holder whose licence is revoked or not renewed to return it to the BSP within 15 days of the decision.
Private Security Act and the agent licence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Private Security Act and licensing, Private Security Act s. 36 — Returning the licence
26. B — Keep it confidential and not use it
Section 8 of the regulation binds the agent to discretion and confidentiality, without using the information for their own or a third party's benefit.
Québec Charter rights, privacy and discrimination · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Rights and privacy, Conduct Regulation s. 8
27. D — Reasonable grounds to believe in a criminal offence
Section 494 (1) (b) requires the arrester to believe on reasonable grounds that the person committed a criminal offence and is escaping from and freshly pursued by people with authority to arrest.
Arrest powers and the rights of arrested persons · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Arrest powers, Criminal Code s. 494 (1) (b) — Standard
28. A — Enter at a reasonable hour and require documents
Section 70 lets inspectors enter at any reasonable time, photograph the premises and equipment and require information and documents. They must show their certificate on request.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, Private Security Act s. 70 — Inspection powers
29. A — The minister, on the BSP's recommendation
Section 112.1 lets the minister, on the Bureau's recommendation, recognize other training; the BSP accepts it if passed after its recognition.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, Private Security Act s. 112.1 — Other training
30. D — Not claiming the powers of a peace officer
Section 6 forbids presenting oneself as having the authority, status or powers of a peace officer; the Act also says agents never have that status.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 6 — Peace officer powers
31. C — Class A
Class A covers ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood and cloth.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Fire classes
32. A — Whether other means of responding were available
Section 34 (2) lists factors such as the nature of the threat, its imminence and other available means of response, each party's role, weapons, size, age and capabilities, and proportionality.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Criminal Code s. 34 (2)
33. B — Wait for backup or a safer moment
CCOHS suggests that people who must apply a sanction postpone it until backup is present or the situation is safer.
Communication, de-escalation and fights · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Communication and de-escalation, CCOHS — Negative interactions
34. C — The agent no longer has good character
The second paragraph of section 30 requires the BSP to revoke the licence of a holder convicted of a criminal offence connected with the activity or who no longer has good character (bonnes mœurs).
Private Security Act and the agent licence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Private Security Act and licensing, Private Security Act s. 30, para. 2 — Mandatory revocation
35. A — The right to respect for one's private life
Section 5 of the Charter of human rights and freedoms provides that every person has a right to respect for their private life.
Québec Charter rights, privacy and discrimination · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Rights and privacy, Québec Charter s. 5
36. D — No, the agent did not find him committing it
Section 494 (1) (a) requires finding the person committing the offence. Information received later is not enough; the agent notes the details and calls police.
Arrest powers and the rights of arrested persons · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Arrest powers, Criminal Code s. 494 (1) (a) — Finds committing
37. B — Minimums and maximums are doubled
Section 122 provides that for a subsequent offence, the minimum and maximum fines are doubled.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, Private Security Act s. 122 — Repeat offences
38. C — A résumé
The BSP says a résumé is not proof of experience: employer attestations are needed, and the Comité paritaire des agents de sécurité can confirm hours worked.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, BSP — Equivalence
39. B — Refuse any undue advantage
Section 7 forbids accepting money or other consideration beyond what is allocated, and granting, soliciting or accepting an undue favour or advantage.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 7 — Undue advantage
40. C — The fire can rekindle from the residue
CCOHS advises never turning your back on a fire that seems out, because residue can reignite; keep watching and have the fire service check if needed.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Fire extinguishers
41. B — Yes, it also covers defending another person
Section 34 (1) applies when the person believes on reasonable grounds that force is being used against them or another person and acts to defend that person.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Criminal Code s. 34 (1) — Others
42. C — Preventing injury to themselves or bystanders
CCOHS says the first priority is avoiding injury to oneself and bystanders, and not stepping in if you fear injury or lack training.
Communication, de-escalation and fights · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Communication and de-escalation, CCOHS — Fights
43. D — It is incompatible and the licence will be revoked
Section 25 bars holding a job incompatible with the licensed activity, notably any job with a police force. The BSP says this applies even to non-officers and leads to revocation.
Private Security Act and the agent licence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Private Security Act and licensing, Private Security Act s. 25 — Incompatible employment
44. B — Liberty and protection from unreasonable searches
Sections 24 and 24.1 of the Québec Charter protect against deprivation of liberty without lawful grounds and against unreasonable searches; the regulation also forbids unlawful detention.
Québec Charter rights, privacy and discrimination · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Rights and privacy, Québec Charter ss. 24, 24.1
45. C — Time, place, descriptions and what they saw
Police need facts: the exact time and place, descriptions of the people involved, what the agent personally saw and any vehicle details. Opinions and rumours are not evidence.
Arrest powers and the rights of arrested persons · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Arrest powers, Criminal Code s. 494 (3) — Handover to police
46. B — The BSP's legal affairs branch
The BSP explains that conduct breaches go to its Direction des affaires juridiques, which decides any administrative sanction; penal offences go to the Bureau des infractions et amendes.
The BSP, inspections, complaints and fines · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 BSP enforcement, BSP — Investigations and inspections
47. B — Yes, and it stays valid if you leave a job
The BSP says you may apply while job hunting and the licence stays valid if you leave a job, but you must tell the BSP about any new employer.
Required training and temporary permits · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Training and temporary permits, BSP — FAQ (job search)
48. D — Detaining a person who is not arrested is prohibited
Section 3 forbids detaining a person who is not under arrest or whom the agent is not authorized to detain, as well as threatening or intimidating.
Standards of conduct for agents · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Standards of conduct, Conduct Regulation s. 3 — Detention
49. C — At the base of the fire
The A in PASS means aim at the base of the fire, where the fuel burns. Spraying the flames or smoke does not put the fire out.
Emergency procedures and fire extinguishers · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Emergency procedures, CCOHS — Fire extinguishers
50. B — The act is reasonable in the circumstances
Section 34 (1) requires a reasonable belief that force or a threat is being used, an act done to defend or protect, and an act that is reasonable in the circumstances.
Use of force and self-defence · Based on: Québec private security law and BSP guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Use of force, Criminal Code s. 34 (1)

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No. The BSP does not publish exam questions, and the evaluations are part of the school course. Every question on this sheet is original and cites the law or official guidance it comes from.

What score should I aim for on this sheet?

Our own pass standard is 70 percent, 35 of 50. Aim for 40 or more before your course evaluations.

How do I save this page as a PDF?

Press the print button and choose Save as PDF as the printer. Menus, buttons and ads are hidden, and the answer key starts on a new page after question 50.

Québec Security Guard (BSP) Practice Test – Printable PDF