Questions and Answers
What are the reasons for checking all equipment before beginning your shift?
Which of the following is not considered an asset?
How does a security guard effectively prevent loss?
What benefit does a security guard gain from being observant?
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When using your sense of sight during security work, which should you be aware of?
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What factors should be monitored using your sense of hearing while performing security duties?
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Which odors should a security guard be cautious of when using their sense of smell?
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What physical sensations should a security guard pay attention to when using their sense of touch?
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Which of the following is not governed by the Employment Standards Act?
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What is the primary purpose of the Residential Tenancies Act?
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Under the Liquor Licence Act, who is permitted to sell liquor?
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How does someone become a trespasser under the Trespass to Property Act?
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What is the general enforcement activity of Security Guards under the Provincial Offenses Act?
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Which entity has the authority over the ownership of a security notebook?
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If a private citizen arrests someone without a warrant, to whom must they deliver that person?
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What is the correct method for correcting a mistake in a security notebook?
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What is Tort Law commonly referred to as?
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Which of the following is NOT a likely result of writing a detailed and concise report?
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What is NOT a valid reason for a security guard to write a report?
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What does Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms primarily deal with?
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What does the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) pertain to?
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What is the primary focus of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?
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Which of the following does NOT relate to the duties of a security guard?
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What would be the consequence of failing to follow proper report writing techniques as a security guard?
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Which of the following would NOT be an example of 'use of force' during an arrest?
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What is the definition of arresting?
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What course of action does arresting someone represent?
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What should be completed after using use of force on your site in security?
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Which of the following represents the correct order of the five stages of the use of force model?
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What is considered physical control in an arrest?
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Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of the National Use of Force Framework?
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When should a Use of Force form be filed?
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Which of the following does NOT represent an emergency situation that security personnel may encounter?
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According to the Anti-Terrorism Act, which of these best defines terrorist activity?
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Under Bill 159, what are security guards explicitly required to do?
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In the event of a fire, what must a security guard know first?
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To minimize explosion risks in hazardous areas, security guards must be aware of which of the following?
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In security procedures, a suspicious package should be viewed as:
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What is a key responsibility of security personnel during a bomb threat?
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Which option best describes the primary goal of security personnel during an emergency?
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Study Notes
Equipment Checks
- Checking equipment before a shift ensures functionality, identifies damage, and confirms all items are accounted for.
Assets
- Assets include property and people, while ideals are not considered assets.
Loss Prevention
- Security guards identify vulnerabilities and threats, document information, and use observation to prevent loss.
Observational Skills
- Being observant enhances memory, recognizes environmental inconsistencies, and contributes to personal safety.
Sensory Awareness
- Sight: Note distances, hazards, and environmental changes.
- Hearing: Pay attention to loud voices, alarms, and unexpected noises.
- Smell: Be alert for gasoline, rotten eggs (natural gas), and smoke.
- Touch: Identify textures, hazards, and temperature changes.
- Taste: Exercise caution with unknown liquids and gases.
Notebook Corrections
- Mistakes in a notebook should be corrected by drawing a line through the error and initialing it.
Reporting
- Detailed reports create accurate records, assist police evidence, and inform clients of ongoing issues.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- OHSA is Ontario’s legislation focused on workplace health and safety.
WHMIS
- WHMIS includes guidelines for hazard communication, labeling controlled products, and educating workers about chemical safety.
Emergency Situations
- Security personnel encounter emergencies like bomb threats, weapons emergencies, and suspicious packages.
Anti-Terrorism Act
- Defines terrorist activities as politically or ideologically motivated acts intended to intimidate the public or compel organizations.
Bill 159 Responsibilities
- Security guards are required to respond to medical emergencies and bomb threats but do not have the authority to disarm bombs.
Fire Response
- Essential steps include knowing how to confine, alert, and spot fire signs.
Explosion Risk Reduction
- Awareness of hazardous material locations, their properties, and safe handling procedures is crucial for safety.
Suspicious Packages
- Treat each with suspicion as they may be linked to criminal investigations or health emergencies.
Employment Standards Act
- Governs hours of work and wages, but not uniforms.
Security Enforcement Activities
- Security guards can engage in enforcement activities under specific municipal licensing primarily regarding parking violations.
Residential Tenancies Act
- Aims to protect tenants from unlawful evictions and regulate residential rents.
Liquor Licence Act
- Governs the sale of liquor, requiring a proper license or permit.
Trespass to Property Act
- Trespassers are defined by their failure to leave when instructed, entering prohibited areas, and engaging in forbidden activities.
Citizen's Arrest
- Non-police citizens must deliver arrested individuals to a peace officer.
Tort Law
- Commonly referred to as civil law that deals with wrongful acts leading to legal liability.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Section 8 addresses search, seizure, and detention rights.
Use of Force
- Any excessive physical gesture during an arrest, such as choking or slapping, is beyond appropriate force.
Definition of Arresting
- Arresting deprives a person of freedom, placing them under someone's control.
Use of Force Documentation
- Security must complete a Use of Force form, incident report, and notebook entry after any use of force.
Use of Force Model Stages
- Steps include Officer Presence, Verbal Communication, Physical Control, Intermediate Weapons, and Lethal Force.
Physical Control
- Refers to actions used to control a subject without the use of weapons.
National Use of Force Framework Principles
- Focuses on preserving life, public safety, and appropriate intervention methods.
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This quiz covers essential safety and security practices, including equipment checks, asset identification, and loss prevention strategies. Learn to enhance your observational skills and sensory awareness to better protect yourself and your environment.
