Alberta Security Practise Exam

False

Only security professionals working in public buildings require a license.

True

Security professionals protect persons, property, and information.

False

The main duties of a security professional are to observe, arrest, and report.

True

The public has the right to file a complaint against a security guard without telling the guard they are doing so.

False

A security license may be transferred to another employee at your company.

False

You may identify yourself as a peace officer if you hold a security license.

patrolling

This aspect of security has a dual purpose: to deter criminal activity, as well as to observe and report any criminal or unwanted activity that occurs either in the interior or on the exterior premises.

traffic control

This type of security professional may be required to work within a traffic management plan to ensure the overall safety of the site.

report writing

This aspect of security is important during every shift. Critical incidents may require an additional, detailed occurrence (or incident) report.

Access Control

Security professionals responsible for this are often required to ensure that persons entering an area have the relevant documentation to do so.

True

The security professional is required to assist the public while still observing other activities and behaviours in the premises. The security industry is a balance between a professional service orientation and the role of a protector.

True

Security professionals may be required to direct traffic in order to maintain safety at a job site.

True

One of the main roles of a security professional is to observe and report.

True

A security professional is permitted to arrest an individual for shoplifting.

True

Protection of persons, property, and information are all roles that a security professional may fill.

Security Professional

Which of the following terms is an individual license holder permitted to use when referring to themselves?

True

The SSIA contains information in respect to:

- wearing of uniforms;

- carrying of weapons; and

- the public complaint process under the Act

False

Under Section 17 of the SSIA, a security licence is transferrable.

90 days

Under the public complaint process, how long does an individual have to submit a complaint after the incident in question?

False

You may work as a security professional once you have completed this course, while you wait for your licence.

True

The Registrar may refuse a licence application if the individual has been charged with a criminal offence.

The employer of the security professional

A written complaint about a security professional must be directed to:

deportment

This word refers to the conduct of a security professional.

False

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not pertain to a security professional.

False

A licensed security professional has the authority of a peace officer.

True

Security professionals are permitted to perform an arrest.

False

You may arrest an individual who you believe has committed a crime even though you did not see the criminal activity take place.

False

If you arrest an individual, you must turn the person over to your supervisor.

True

You can be held criminally responsible if you use excessive force

Section 10

Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Arrest or detention

Section 8

Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Search or Seizure

Section 9

Charter of rights and freedoms sections - Detention or imprisonment

Section 7

Charter of rights and freedoms sections - life, liberty, and security of person

Section 494

Which Section of the Criminal Code pertains to arresting?

They are the same

How do the rights of a security professional compare to the rights of a private citizen?

Identify yourself, state the reason for arrest, check for understanding, move person to a private area, advise person of their rights, call police.

What is the correct sequence of events in the arrest process?

Indictable

This is a serious offence defined under federal law. Examples of this type of offence include aggravated assault and possession of housebreaking instruments.

summary

This is generally considered to be a less serious offence, punishable by jail time, a fine, or both. Examples of this type of offence include having a weapon at a public meeting or trespassing at night.

True

A hybrid offence include both a summary conviction offence and an indictable offence. Examples of hybrid offences include public mischief and theft $5,000 or less.

Vagrancy and Loitering

two offences that are considered summary offences.

Theft over $5,000 and Mischief endangering life

two offences that are considered indictable offences.

Criminal harassment and assault

two offences that are considered hybrid offences.

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.

What does Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.

What does Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.

What does Section 9 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

Everyone has the right on arrest or detention (a) to be informed promptly of the reasons therefor; (b) to retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right; and (c) to have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus and to be released if the detention is not lawful.

What does Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantee?

True

A security professional is legally allowed to search an individual that they have arrested if they believe the individual may have a weapon.

False

Indictable offenses are usually less serious than summary convictions.

False

If a security professional filling a loss prevention role witnesses an individual shoplift, they should arrest the individual prior to them leaving the store, ensuring that no merchandise is lost.

The minimum amount of force needed depending on the situation

Which of the following choices would be considered reasonable force?

True

If a security professional uses excessive force, they can be charged under Section 26 of the Criminal Code.

True

Section 494 of the Criminal Code states that you may arrest an individual who commits an indictable offence.

Indictable

Aggravated assault is an example of which type of offence?

Break and enter

Picking the lock on a secured office and removing items without permission is an example of which offence?

Employment Standards Code and Regulation

Which piece of legislation protects workers in the province of Alberta

Trespass to Premises Act

Which piece of legislation gives you authority as a representative of the owner of a property?

False

Observing is the skill of telling others when they are in danger.

True

A post order explains your duties for a particular shift.

False

3. Vehicle patrol allows you to get a closer look at your site than foot patrol.

False

Individuals with an ID card may access all areas of the premises.

False

A crowd will only become a problem if there are many leaders present.

False

You should provide information to the media so they will stop asking questions.

Notice, Interpret, Recall

What are the three steps to observing, in the correct order?

5

How many senses does a security professional need to use when performing his/her duties?

True

It is important to take detailed notes that can assist you when writing your reports.

Concentrate, associate, repeat

What are the three steps to recalling information, in the correct order?

True

You should follow a consistent route in your patrols while being careful not to become complacent.

False

If an alarm goes off while you are responsible for monitoring it, you must automatically contact the police.

False

When responding to an alarm, security professionals are permitted exceed the posted speed limit, provided that they are careful.

Listen, Empathize, Ask, Paraphrase, Summarize

What does the acronym LEAPS stand for?

True

Some tactics for dealing with hostile or violent individuals are: remaining calm, removing the person from a public area, and offering them choices.

False - use direct questions

When conducting an interview as a security professional, you should use open-ended questions only, as these allow the interviewee the opportunity to provide you with more information.

24 hours

How long does a security professional have to notify the Registrar if they lose their licence?

False

You will have to deal with evidence

Draw a single line through the error and initial it

To make a correction in a notebook entry, you should:

Flase

Fire alarm - immediately evacuate the building