Québec Security Guard (BSP) Practice Test 7

All 25 questions in this test

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1. Does a security agent licence holder have the status of a peace officer?

   1. No, the Act says they never do
   2. Yes, if wearing the agency's uniform
   3. Yes, but only during working hours
   4. Yes, on the client's private property

2. 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

3. Which fire class involves energized electrical equipment?

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

4. Why should a water extinguisher never be used on a burning electrical panel?

   1. Water spreads the fire to nearby paper
   2. Water freezes when it hits hot metal
   3. Water is only for Class A fires and conducts electricity
   4. Water extinguishers are too small to reach behind a panel

5. After arresting a shoplifter, what should the agent do first?

   1. Call police to hand the person over
   2. Let the manager decide on a punishment
   3. Search the thief's car in the parking lot
   4. Post the thief's photo at the entrance

6. 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

7. 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

8. Under the Québec Charter, is age a prohibited ground in every situation?

   1. Yes, but only for people over 65
   2. No, except to the extent provided by law
   3. Yes, with no exception at all
   4. No, age is never a protected ground

9. An agent refuses a person entry to a store because of their religion. What does the Québec Charter say?

   1. It is allowed if the agent is polite
   2. It is allowed, because the store is the merchant's private property
   3. It is allowed if the manager agrees
   4. Refusing a public service through discrimination is prohibited

10. For how many years can an earlier refusal or revocation justify refusing a licence?

    1. Five years
    2. Ten years
    3. Two years
    4. One year

11. Two customers start fighting in a lobby. What does Criminal Code section 30 allow a witness to do?

    1. Keep their ID cards until the next morning, as a precaution
    2. Fine them on the spot
    3. Intervene and detain them for police, with reasonable force
    4. Choose which of the two to punish

12. An agent drinks a beer during a break at work. What does the regulation provide?

    1. It is allowed during breaks only
    2. They must not drink alcohol while on duty
    3. It is allowed if the client kindly offers it during the break
    4. It is allowed on night shifts

13. 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

14. How must every arrested person be treated under the Québec Charter?

    1. With humanity and respect
    2. As the client decides
    3. Isolated with no contact
    4. Handcuffed at all times

15. How should an agent interpret warning signs of violence?

    1. In context, watching for several signs or escalation
    2. As unimportant unless the person is armed
    3. As a reason to arrest the person on the spot
    4. As certain proof that violence will happen

16. An intruder refuses to leave an empty lot but threatens no one. Which response fits section 35?

    1. Handcuff them to wait for morning
    2. Release a dog to chase them off
    3. Strike them once so they get the message
    4. Clearly order them to leave and call police

17. An agent mocks an elderly customer in a familiar, belittling tone. Which obligation is not met?

    1. Not working without an agency licence
    2. Not being disrespectful or impolite
    3. Using a firearm with judgment
    4. Showing the licence to anyone who asks during the shift

18. An agent authorized to carry a firearm shows it to customers to impress them. What does the regulation say?

    1. It is allowed on private premises
    2. It is allowed if they hold a federal firearms licence
    3. It is allowed if the gun is unloaded
    4. They must not display it without justification

19. An agent makes an insulting remark to a pregnant woman. Which standard of conduct is breached?

    1. The ban on working for a business without an agency licence
    2. The duty to use a firearm with judgment
    3. The ban on injurious remarks, including about pregnancy
    4. The duty to show the licence

20. 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

21. What does CCOHS recommend about the evacuation signal?

    1. Use different signals on each floor
    2. Give no signal to avoid panic
    3. Use one clear signal everyone knows
    4. Let each employee decide whether to leave

22. Why avoid taking sides in a conflict between two customers?

    1. Because the older customer must always be right
    2. Because the regulation requires leaving the premises
    3. Because police always take over anyway
    4. Taking sides raises tension and undermines impartiality

23. Does any criminal conviction always prevent getting an agent licence?

    1. Yes, unless it is more than two years old
    2. Yes, any conviction bars a licence for life
    3. No, the BSP never checks convictions at all
    4. No, only one related to the activity and not pardoned

24. A magnesium fire in a workshop is which class?

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

25. A manager orders agents to use unnecessary force. What does the Act provide?

    1. Only the agents can be sanctioned
    2. The manager personally commits an offence
    3. Nothing; an employer's order protects everyone
    4. Only the agency gets a written warning