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MOCK EXAM for Working within the Private Security Industry Module 1
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1.
Which of these is a fire safety measure?
Storing flammables near personnel
Preventing electrical sockets being overloaded
Ensuring emergency exits are locked
Providing first aid facilities for staff
2.
What action should security operatives take when they are concerned a child is at risk
of sexual exploitation?
Contact Police with details
Warn the child to be careful in future
Question the child to gather evidence
Publicise details to warn others
3.
A security operative has discovered a fire and has activated the fire alarm.
What should they do next?
Ensure the emergency services are contacted
Retrieve all valuable documents
Look for a suitable fire extinguisher
Search the area for the cause of the fire
4.
Which of the following is a key purpose of the private security industry?
To communicate with licensing officers
To provide meaningful employment
To monitor and respond to safety risks
To support and train new managers
5.
Which of the following is a licensable activity under the Private Security Act?
Community Policing
Close Protection
Designated Premises Supervising
First Aid
6.
Typical workplace hazards for security operatives include
poor lighting and uneven surfaces
lack of welfare facilities and rooms
having to undertake refresher training every year
being recorded on a device when detaining a client
7.
A security operative is finishing their shift and preparing a handover brief.
Which of these should be included in the briefing?
Details of expected deliveries
Opinion of organisational procedures
Recommendations for additional training
Advice on patrol techniques
8.
What is the purpose of the Approved Contractor Scheme?
To raise standards
To increase competition between security companies
To promote the use of private investigators
To punish offenders
9.
A customer requests a telephone number and the security operative writes down
the information.
What is the importance of doing this?
It provides an effective service
It creates barriers
It shows knowledge
It reduces customer expectations
10.
Which class of fire involves flammable liquid?
Class C
Class A
Class D
Class B
11.
A security operative discovers a suspicious package.
What action should they take first?
Call for assistance and secure the area
Move the item to a safe location
Assess the weight by lifting the item gently
Cover the item and close all surrounding windows
12.
Which of these is a function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)?
Set standards for training programmes
Prevent unauthorised access to premises
Prevent and reduce waste
Monitor and respond to safety risks
13.
Which of these instances is likely to indicate that a person is at risk of harm?
They are receiving praise from others
They are with friends
They are with their parents
They are being intimidated by others
14.
A security operative brings a civil case against a member of the public for causing
them personal injury.
What standard of proof will be needed to win this case?
Even likelihood
Balance of probabilities
Absolute assurance
Beyond reasonable doubt
15.
Which of these is an external customer for a security operative?
Manager
Supervisor
Visitor
Team member
16.
Which of these is not a licensable role under the Private Security Industry Act?
Front desk receptionist
Key holder
Door supervisor
Close protection officer
17.
A security officer arrests an intruder on-site.
Which of these should the security officer complete?
Visitor log
Accident report
Police statement
Risk assessment
18.
A security operative working near a government building observes a group of
individuals taking photographs of the security systems.
What action should the security operative take?
Immediately turn off the systems
Report details to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline
Challenge the individuals and confiscate their cameras
Activate the emergency alarm and evacuate the building
19.
For security operatives, a key principle for customer service should include
offering discounts
ignoring altercations
showing respect
being tactile
20.
An audible fire alarm is activated.
What is the responsibility of a fire marshal when they hear this alarm?
To advise the fire brigade on what actions to take
To ensure fire extinguishers are in the correct locations
To ensure that anyone with mobility difficulties is assisted
To prioritise the evacuation of managers
21.
A security operative is on duty when they hear a fire alarm.
What is the security operative’s priority?
To identify the class of the fire
To report the alarm to maintenance staff
To keep themselves from danger
To extinguish the fire
22.
What is the importance of accurate record keeping?
It reduces levels of stress
It is used for an effective handover
It is used to justify expenditure
It prevents discrimination
23.
Following a serious conflict incident, the security team meets to discuss experiences
and share strategies it has used in the past to resolve such situations. Why is this
important?
To identify appropriate support that is available
To help prevent a reoccurrence of the problem
To demonstrate competence
To gain credibility within the team
24.
Mandatory signs are always
green with white writing
white with a red border
yellow and black pictures
blue with white writing
25.
What is the benefit of a “pub watch scheme”?
Demonstrates the popularity of the venue
Reports and records staff changes
Assists with controlling infections
Shows cooperation with the local authority
26.
Which of these is a key purpose of the private security industry?
Set and approve standards of training within the security industry
Provide personnel and appropriate protection systems for premises
Determine powers of arrest for operatives
Regulate the security industry through licensing
27.
How should a security operative reduce the risks of personal attack when
working alone?
By carrying self-defence weapons
By contacting friends whilst on duty
By wearing a personal alarm
By ensuring they are trained in first-aid
28.
A security operative is new to a site.
Why is it most important for them to recognise the fire evacuation principles?
To identify potential fire hazards
To be able to use fire-fighting equipment
To complete their induction training
To know where the assembly point is
29.
Which of these is a CCTV operator
not
allowed to record due to privacy issues?
Passing vehicles
Local parks
Government buildings
Changing rooms
30.
A security operative has witnessed a serious assault.
Under what circumstances should the security officer arrest the alleged offender?
When it is necessary to prevent escape
When they have admitted the offence
When they have refused to identify themselves
When the incident has been recorded on camera
31.
Which of these is a common hazard for a security operative when searching bags?
Sharp objects
Overexertion
Electric shock
Violence
32.
A victim of domestic violence approaches a security operative for advice in order to
reduce the risk of further harm.
What action should the security operative take?
Offer to call them a licensed taxi
Offer to speak with the aggressor
Suggest they contact a manager
Suggest they contact a safe haven
33.
What information should be included in a handover report?
Times external patrols were made during the shift
Details of when rest breaks are due
Ideas for improvement to site security
Details of vulnerable areas found during the shift
34.
Which of these fire sources should a CO2 fire extinguisher be used on?
Cooking oil
Wood
Metal
Electrical socket
35.
Which of these must be present for a fire to exist?
An incombustible material
A water source
A chemical chain reaction
An electrical current
36.
How should a security operative address unacceptable behaviour?
By being positive and assertive
By adopting a threatening stance
By speaking loudly and aggressively
By using intimidating language
37.
A security organisation has recently employed a member of staff who uses
a wheelchair.
What must the organisation ensure in order to comply with equality legislation,
before this member of staff begins their role?
That access arrangements to the building are suitable
That terms and conditions in their contract are adjusted
That they are qualified for the role
That they give a full account of their medical history
38.
Which of these is an aim of the Private Security Industry Act?
To increase public awareness of crime
To provide equal access to training
To encourage cooperation with the police
To establish compulsory licensing
39.
A security operative is working alone on a site.
Which of the following is a risk in this situation?
Ill-health
Passive behaviour
Boredom
Reduced working hours
40.
A security operative is dealing with a customer query.
What quality should the security operative show to help the customer?
Passiveness
D Politeness
Aggression
Impatience
41.
What information must a security operative give to a person they are detaining?
Names of witnesses
Details of the evidence against them
The reason for the arrest
Details of likely punishment
42.
When security operatives wish to make an arrest, they must
remove anything that could be used to harm them
explain the person’s right to legal aid
inform the person’s next of kin or named individual
tell the person they are under arrest
43.
Class “B” fires relate to
flammable liquids
hot cooking oil
electrical fires
flammable gases
44.
What is the purpose of assignment instructions?
Monitors activity on a site
Provides details of visitors
Describes duties for a specific site
Lists rates of pay
45.
A number of city centre premises communicate through a shared radio link.
Which of these is a benefit of doing this for the organisations involved?
It improves the physical security of vulnerable sites
It improves customer relationships
It provides information regarding potential risks in the area
It increases competition between security companies
46.
Under GDPR, security operatives must ensure any information on people is used
freely and openly
for advertising purposes
fairly and transparently
for recruiting staff
47.
A security operative is witness to a personal injury.
What details should they enter in the accident book?
Witness statements
What caused the injury
What preventative measures should be put in place
The telephone number of the emergency services
48.
Which of these is a likely indicator of terrorist activity?
People supplying materials to a site
People with authorised access
People tampering with utilities
People who maintain equipment on a site
49.
A security operative has been injured.
Which of these situations is reportable under RIDDOR?
The operative’s injury was remedied with a plaster
The incident involved more than one person
The operative requires eight days off work to recover
The accident occurred at home
50.
Why is it important to reflect on conflict situations?
To recognise potential trends
To maintain working conditions
To defuse difficult encounters
To overcome communication barriers
51.
What colour is the background on a warning sign?
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
52.
The purpose of the Approved Contractor Scheme includes
reducing the need for training
subsidising costs for licences
increasing customer confidence
mentoring for all new staff
53.
Which of these is a feature of non-verbal communication?
Signs
Tone
Stance
Pitch
54.
A security operative is giving information to a customer who has learning difficulties.
How should the security operative meet this customer’s needs?
By using an authoritative tone
By communicating using clear language
By exaggerating their natural inflection
By adopting a patronising manner
55.
Building work is taking place on the premises where a security operative is present.
What is the employer’s responsibility in this situation?
To inform the Health and Safety Executive of continuing work
To provide extra first aid equipment
To provide personal protective equipment
To increase pay accordingly
56.
A security operative has been involved in a violent incident, and is worried about
returning to work.
Why should they seek the support of their colleagues?
To diagnose the problem
To recognise poor performance
To establish their needs
To gain reassurance
57.
A security operative has made an arrest. The police attend.
What should the security officer do?
Photograph the crime scene
Recommend follow up actions for the police
Recommend a suitable penalty
Assist the police with a written statement
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