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What is the primary purpose of crime deterrence?
What is the primary purpose of crime deterrence?
What color label is used for a wet chemical extinguisher?
What color label is used for a wet chemical extinguisher?
Where should a SIRA license be kept while on duty?
Where should a SIRA license be kept while on duty?
Who is responsible for knowing how to operate a fire extinguisher?
Who is responsible for knowing how to operate a fire extinguisher?
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In which stage of a fire can a fire extinguisher effectively control it?
In which stage of a fire can a fire extinguisher effectively control it?
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What type of fires are considered Class 'B' fires?
What type of fires are considered Class 'B' fires?
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What is the reason reports are maintained in security?
What is the reason reports are maintained in security?
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Which of the following is not associated with criminal law?
Which of the following is not associated with criminal law?
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Which of the following describes the parties involved in any communication?
Which of the following describes the parties involved in any communication?
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In the context of fire safety, what does the fire tetrahedron include that the fire triangle does not?
In the context of fire safety, what does the fire tetrahedron include that the fire triangle does not?
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What is the required minimum percentage of oxygen to initiate a fire?
What is the required minimum percentage of oxygen to initiate a fire?
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What should be done first when discovering an electrocuted person?
What should be done first when discovering an electrocuted person?
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What is the minimum age requirement to work as a security guard?
What is the minimum age requirement to work as a security guard?
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Which element is not represented in the fire triangle?
Which element is not represented in the fire triangle?
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What does 'FACP' stand for in safety terminology?
What does 'FACP' stand for in safety terminology?
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Which term describes the type of evidence collected from someone who merely heard about an incident?
Which term describes the type of evidence collected from someone who merely heard about an incident?
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What is the minimum passing score for the SIRA exam?
What is the minimum passing score for the SIRA exam?
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Which of the following topics is NOT included in the SIRA training curriculum?
Which of the following topics is NOT included in the SIRA training curriculum?
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What is the cost of the training required to obtain a security license from SIRA?
What is the cost of the training required to obtain a security license from SIRA?
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Under which law was SIRA established?
Under which law was SIRA established?
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Which of the following duties would a security guard NOT typically perform?
Which of the following duties would a security guard NOT typically perform?
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In the event of a fire, which document is crucial for a security guard to follow?
In the event of a fire, which document is crucial for a security guard to follow?
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When discovering illegal items, what action should a security guard take?
When discovering illegal items, what action should a security guard take?
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What is the primary reason for preventing unauthorized access?
What is the primary reason for preventing unauthorized access?
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Which of the following options is considered the standard phonetic representation for the letter 'J'?
Which of the following options is considered the standard phonetic representation for the letter 'J'?
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The stage of combustion includes which of the following sequences?
The stage of combustion includes which of the following sequences?
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Which of the following is not considered a source of fire fuel?
Which of the following is not considered a source of fire fuel?
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In the context of crime reporting, which action is most appropriate if witnessing a crime?
In the context of crime reporting, which action is most appropriate if witnessing a crime?
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What best describes the term 'hearsay' in relation to evidence?
What best describes the term 'hearsay' in relation to evidence?
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Which type of report should only reflect factual information?
Which type of report should only reflect factual information?
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What is a characteristic of fire detection systems?
What is a characteristic of fire detection systems?
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What is the phonetic word for the alphabet 'F'?
What is the phonetic word for the alphabet 'F'?
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What is the most serious potential emergency situation that a security guard typically deals with?
What is the most serious potential emergency situation that a security guard typically deals with?
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Which type of law primarily addresses disputes between property owners and tenants?
Which type of law primarily addresses disputes between property owners and tenants?
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Within the context of a security guard's duties, what is a primary responsibility?
Within the context of a security guard's duties, what is a primary responsibility?
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Which item is generally excluded from a first aid kit?
Which item is generally excluded from a first aid kit?
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What action must a security guard definitely avoid during their duties?
What action must a security guard definitely avoid during their duties?
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Which situation would not be included in an incident report?
Which situation would not be included in an incident report?
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How should one respond to someone who has suffocated?
How should one respond to someone who has suffocated?
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Which extinguisher is classified as an alternative extinguisher?
Which extinguisher is classified as an alternative extinguisher?
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Study Notes
SIRA Exam Study Notes
- The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) in Dubai licenses and controls the security industry.
- Training for the SIRA Security License takes one week (40 hours).
- The training costs 1625 dirhams and includes Arabic/English language courses.
- Topics covered in the training include:
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Conflict Management
- Access Control
- Law and Evidence
- Crime Scene Protection
- Emergency Systems and Procedures
- Patrolling
- Searching techniques
- Health and Safety at work
- Dealing with Emergencies
- Drugs
- Customer Care & Communications Skills
- Fire Safety Theory
- Assisting CID
- Tourist & Traffic
- SIRA Security law
- Security Awareness
- First Aid Theory
- People of Determination
- The SIRA exam contains 60 questions, but you must get 38 correct answers to pass.
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Phonetic Words:
- B = Bravo
- N = November
- M = Mike
- F = Foxtrot
- E = Echo
- P = Papa
- Y = Yankee
- H = Hotel
- A = Alpha
Key Exam Topics
- Illegal Items Found During Search: Take the item, contact your supervisor and management.
- Starving: The method of removing fuel.
- SIRA Established: Under Law 12-(2016).
- Fire Emergency: Follow the Emergency Action Plan.
- Evacuation Order: Given by Management.
- Accident Cause: Carelessness is the most common cause.
- Accident Book: Used to record all accidents on the site.
- Suspicious Object: Don't touch it. Inform a senior.
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CCTV Uses:
- Monitoring suspects
- Evidence for investigations
- CCTV Does Not Do: Monitor staff lunch breaks.
- Reports: Must reflect facts, not fiction.
- Discrimination: Treating someone unfairly due to their race, sex, or religion.
- Alarm System Fault: Yellow light indicates a fault.
- Hearsay Evidence: Evidence from someone who heard about the incident.
- Unauthorized Access: Only authorized officials are permitted to enter a cordoned area.
- Stage of Combustion: Ignition, Growth, Fully Developed, and Decay.
- Fire Fuel Sources: Flammable liquids, flammable gases, and plastic. Not oxygen.
- Extinguisher Not to Use on Electrical Fire: Water.
- Security Industry Risks: Bomb damage, data infringement, and commercial fraud.
- Fire Detection System Features: Evacuation sounders, local announcements.
- Seeing a Crime: Inform supervisor or management.
- Assignment Instructions: Inform about emergency procedures.
- Patrolling Methods: Foot, bicycle, vehicle, Visual (CCTV).
- Fire Extinguisher Purpose: To stop oxygen.
- Methods of Patrolling: Foot, bicycle, vehicle, Visual (CCTV).
- Minimum Oxygen for Fire: 16%.
- First Aid Goals: Save lives, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.
- Fire Tetrahedron: Includes heat, fuel, oxygen, and chemical reaction.
- Minimum Age for Security Guard: 18 years old.
- Dubai Police Emergency Contact: 999.
- Electrocuted Person: Cut off the power supply.
- FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel.
- Alternative Extinguisher: DCP.
- Security Guard Role: Protect property, deter crime, and prevent losses.
- Wet Chemical Extinguisher Label: Yellow.
- SIRA License: Must be visible to everyone while on duty.
- Who Should Know How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher? Everyone on-site (guards, tenants, visitors).
- Clocking/Swipe Point Location: Hazardous areas, locations of valuable stock or equipment.
- Fire Extinguishers Fight: Small fires.
- Fire Extinguisher Stage: Extinguishers can control fires in the ignition stage.
- Patrol Monitoring Equipment Uses: Constant monitoring of high-risk areas, record of patrols.
- Self-Search: Emptying bags and pockets for security searches.
- Ethics: Understanding good vs. bad, right vs. wrong.
- Class 'B' Fires (Does Not Include): Sodium.
- Report Keeping Purpose: To analyze information.
- Theft and Robbery: Common crimes.
- Recommended Fire Extinguisher Height: 1.1 to 1.5 meters.
- Most Common Emergency: Fire.
- Heart Attack Signs: Fast heartbeat, pressure or discomfort, difficulty breathing, weakness.
- Owner/Tenant Disputes: Civil Law applies.
- Security Guard Role: Observe and report, not arrest criminals.
- Item Not In First Aid Box: Panadol.
- Security Guard Must Not: Sleep on duty, use mobile phone for personal use, share confidential information publicly.
- Random Search: Performed when information and evidence from a specific incident are obtained.
- First Aid Priorities: Breathing, Bleeding, Bones, Burns.
- Incident Report: Does not include the brand of DVR in use.
- Suffocated Person: Eliminate the source if possible, check respiration and pulses, and maintain body temperature.
- Court Evidence: Security logbook, CCTV footage. Not security's opinion.
- DCP Extinguisher Label: Blue.
- SIRA Permission NOT Required: Access control.
- Sunburn: Radiation method of heat transfer.
- Alternative Extinguisher: DCP.
- Fire Doors: Must be kept closed.
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Prepare for the SIRA Security License exam with these comprehensive study notes. Covering essential topics such as conflict management, emergency procedures, and law, this guide helps you grasp the knowledge necessary to pass the exam successfully. Ideal for candidates looking to excel in the security industry in Dubai.
