Mock Exam Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry Module 4

1.

What is the legal implication when a security operative chooses to use physical intervention techniques?

They have the authority by law to use as much force as they wish to use

They are responsible for their actions and must remember their duty of care

They are accountable for their actions and must get the person’s permission

They do not require to be trained in the use of procedures or manoeuvres

2.

When restraining someone, which of the following situations has the highest risk of positional asphyxia?

Being walked down a staircase

Sitting upright in a chair

Face down on any surface

In a standing position

3.

A Door Supervisor is conducting a physical intervention on the ground
Which of the following is a risk in this situation?

The subject has difficulty getting up

The subject may damage their clothing

The subject might impact with the floor

The subject shows compliance

4.

Which of these is a legal implication of using physical intervention?

Is it appropriate for the subject to withdraw?

Has the subject refused to be searched?

Has the subject been recorded on the CCTV system?

Is duty of care of the subject being maintained?

5.

A common risk when trying to bring someone down to the ground is

damage to surrounding fixtures and fittings

other people seeing what you are doing

injury caused to the person in the process

pushing and pulling your colleague over

6.

What are defensive physical skills?

Skills used to prevent a person accessing venue

Skills used to maintain crowd control

Skills used to limit the movement of a person

Skills used to protect oneself from assault

7.

Why is it important to keep up to date with physical intervention skills?

To reduce the need for onsite procedures

To reduce SIA licence costs

To be able to conduct more forceful moves

To ensure CPD is maintained

8.

What is the benefit of a dynamic risk assessment when using physical intervention techniques?

It shows the number of colleagues required

It helps record the duration of the situation

It identifies times when assistance is needed

It provides a coloured diagram to be followed

9.

A Door Supervisor uses physical intervention to prevent a fight in a busy nightclub.
What is a risk factor in this situation?

Open (and) empty spaces

Loss of custom for the venue

Threats presented by others

Effective interpersonal skills

10.

Which of the following is a way of reducing the risk of harm during physical interventions?

Ask the subject for their personal details

Estimate the weight and size of the subject

Assist if the subject complains of breathlessness

Record details of complaints and objections from the subject

11.

What is a responsibility following a physical intervention?

To secure any witness testimonies

To clean the area of the incident

To provide an opinion about events

To instruct the emergency services

12.

Why is it important to maintain one’s knowledge regarding physical intervention?

Techniques may change

Colleagues may change

Legislation may change

Employment may change

13.

A Security Operative is working at a hospital.
What is important for the Security Operative to ensure?

They complete an advanced first aid course

They give preferential treatment to staff at the premises

They understand guidance relevant to the area of employment

They are familiar with key medical terminology

14.

When restraining someone on the ground is it important to

try to get the person up as soon as possible

ensure that colleagues sit on the person’s legs

remove the person’s footwear and any belts or ties

keep them there for at least half an hour

15.

What are security operatives responsible for following a physical intervention situation?

To collect witness testimonies for bystanders and others

To ensure first aid is provided to the person if required

To inform the police of the name of the person involved

To check that no one has recorded the actions of staff

16.

A person is showing signs of acute behavioural disturbance.
What actions should be taken in this situation?

Analyse the cause of the incident

Treat it as a medical emergency

Restrain the person immediately

Adopt an assertive stance

17.

How should security operatives manage a person’s safety during physical intervention?

By changing over staff to prevent boredom from settling in

By asking onlookers to video-record the process and actions

By getting a colleague to keep communicating with the person

By ensuring a manager is present to oversee the situation

18.

A Door Supervisor is maintaining a restrictive hold on a subject.
Which of the following is a way of managing the subject’s safety in this situation?

Make detailed notes of the position the subject is held in

Force the subject to the floor

Act on any concerns the subject has regarding their breathing

Allow the subject to move freely

19.

Which of the following will help to reduce any risk of harm when using physical intervention?

Ask for help from people who are there

Apply pressure to key points and joints

Remove the person’s watch or jewellery

Work as a team to support the person

20.

Which of the following increases the risk of positional asphyxia?

Using a method to disengage from a grab

Using negative verbal communication

Using a non-restrictive method of physical intervention

Using a method that compromises breathing

21.

A door supervisor uses a radio to summon assistance in a situation where there is
a heated argument.
What is this an example of?

A secondary control

Safe handover

A primary control

Assertive communication

22.

A Door Supervisor has conducted physical intervention on an individual who is now
held on the ground. A team leader has been designated to take charge.
What should the team leader do during the intervention?

Take statements off all those involved

Inform the individual that they are outnumbered

Try to maintain dialogue with the individual

Stand back taking detailed notes

23.

A Door Supervisor is dealing with a restraint at an event.

To manage bystanders

To encourage more force

To learn from the experience

To raise team morale

24.

if the potential for ground restraint is high what must event operators do?

Increase numbers of supervisors

Reduce the capacity of venues

Regularly deep clean surfaces

Implement control measures

25.

What is a benefit of dynamic risk assessment?

It justifies excessive use of force

It enables continual monitoring of a situation

It guarantees a positive outcome of a situation

It demonstrates assertive behaviour

26.

What is the responsibility of the team leader when supporting colleagues during a physical intervention situation?

To appraise staff during the situation and provide feedback

To challenge any unnecessary and excessive use of force

To assist with crowd control and restrict access to the area

To ensure all staff get time to take their official tea break

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