Québec Security Guard (BSP) Practice Test 2

All 25 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. 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

2. What sanction can the BSP impose on an agent who breaches the standards of conduct?

   1. Suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the licence
   2. Impose a prison sentence
   3. Withdraw their high school diploma
   4. Force them to move to another province

3. During a lawful citizen's arrest, how much force may the agent use under section 25?

   1. Necessary force, on reasonable grounds
   2. Any force, since the arrest itself is lawful
   3. No force at all, in any circumstances
   4. The force the client finds appropriate

4. During an evacuation, how do you make sure everyone is out?

   1. A head count at the assembly points
   2. Checking the cars in the parking lot
   3. Asking the last person who left
   4. Waiting for the phones to stop ringing

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

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

6. How many members sit on the BSP's board of directors?

   1. 15
   2. 7
   3. 5
   4. 11

7. Why hold evacuation drills regularly?

   1. To need fewer agents
   2. To avoid writing a plan
   3. To replace extinguisher maintenance
   4. To practise the plan and fix it as needed

8. 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

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

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

10. An agent is holding an arrested person until police arrive. How must the person be treated?

    1. Forbidden to speak to anyone at all
    2. However the agent likes until the police arrive
    3. Displayed to customers to deter theft
    4. With humanity and respect, without humiliation

11. An agent mocks a visitor's language. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed if the visitor does not understand
    2. It is allowed outside opening hours
    3. It is only forbidden toward employees
    4. Injurious remarks based on language are prohibited

12. In which case can a temporary guarding permit be requested for extra staff?

    1. To avoid taking the training
    2. To replace an agent on vacation
    3. For a special event, such as a festival
    4. For any summer job, with no employer declaration

13. Why should an agent restate what an upset person said?

    1. To make them repeat the complaint
    2. To fill time until police arrive
    3. To confirm they understood correctly
    4. To catch them in a contradiction

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

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

15. A fire in paper and cardboard boxes is which class?

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

16. Which fundamental right can an agent's excessive force violate under the Québec Charter?

    1. The right to vote in elections
    2. The right to personal security and inviolability
    3. The right to a lawyer's professional secrecy
    4. The right to free public education

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

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

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

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

19. 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

20. 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

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

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

22. What status in Canada is required for an agent licence?

    1. No particular status is required
    2. Canadian citizenship only, proven by a passport or birth certificate
    3. Five years' residence in Québec only
    4. Citizenship, permanent residence or a work permit

23. In a fight, someone waves a broken bottle. What should the agent do immediately?

    1. Grab the bottle
    2. Wait for it to end
    3. Step between them
    4. Call the police

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

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

25. How many hours of guarding training does the regulation require at minimum?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 390 hours
    3. 120 hours
    4. 70 hours