Québec Security Guard (BSP) Practice Test 3

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. Cooking oil catches fire in a deep fryer. Which class is it?

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

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

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

3. What common condition do sections 34 and 35 place on the act?

   1. That the client approve it in advance
   2. That a site camera record it
   3. That an experienced agent perform it
   4. That it be reasonable in the circumstances

4. A person arrested by an agent asks to call a relative and a lawyer. What does the Québec Charter provide?

   1. They have this right only if police are present
   2. They may, without delay, notify relatives and a lawyer
   3. They may call only a lawyer, never relatives or family
   4. They must wait until they are before a judge

5. A citizen believes an agent breached the standards of conduct. What can they do?

   1. Write to the Ministry of Education
   2. File a complaint with the BSP
   3. File a complaint with the CNESST
   4. Nothing; only clients may complain

6. 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

7. Under section 8 of the Québec Charter, what is needed to enter another person's property?

   1. A security agent's uniform
   2. A reason known only to the agent
   3. Their express or implied consent
   4. The neighbouring owner's approval

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

14. What does section 26 of the Criminal Code say about excessive force?

    1. Only for a court case, never for an ordinary street encounter
    2. Only police answer for excessive force
    3. The person is criminally responsible for any excess
    4. Excess is allowed during a lawful arrest

15. An agent holds a person he has not arrested 'until the manager comes'. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed for 30 minutes
    2. Detaining a person not under arrest is prohibited
    3. It is allowed if the person is a minor
    4. It is allowed while the manager is on the way to the store

16. An upset customer is shouting at an agent. Which phrase should the agent avoid?

    1. "I can see this situation frustrates you."
    2. "Help me understand what happened."
    3. "Calm down!"
    4. "Let's step aside where it's quieter."

17. In which situation should an agent never try to put out a fire?

    1. The fire is small and in a wastebasket
    2. The agent has the right extinguisher
    3. The agent has a clear exit behind
    4. The fire is spreading beyond where it started

18. What does the PASS method (EVAB in French) stand for?

    1. Point, Alert, Spray, Signal
    2. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
    3. Pull, Alarm, Shout, Seal
    4. Push, Activate, Spray, Stop

19. 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

20. 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

21. Which position should an agent avoid with an agitated person who is seated?

    1. Keeping about one metre away
    2. Standing slightly at an angle
    3. Sitting or leaning to their level
    4. Standing over them

22. A work-study student can get a temporary guarding permit. For how long?

    1. One year, renewable every year
    2. 120 days, only once
    3. Until the end of all their studies
    4. 30 days, renewable twice

23. Which of these people is not covered by the Private Security Act when guarding premises?

    1. A volunteer
    2. A paid summer student
    3. An agency employee in training
    4. A part-time agent

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

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

25. 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