Alberta Security Practice exam

the individual's employer

A written complaint about a security professional is directed to

false

A security professional in the province of Alberta is eligible to begin work before receiving their license

never

An individual security license may be transferred:

information

Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons

A written complaint about a security professional is directed to

the individual's employer

A security professional in Alberta can begin work before receiving their license

false

An individual security license may be transferred

never

Security professionals are tasked with protection of persons

property

Professionalism is best demonstrated by

your conduct and deportment

Security professionals in Alberta are licensed under the

Security Services and Investigators Act

A public complaint must be filed within how many days of the alleged incident

90

Security license holders may not refer to themselves as

Peace Officer

used by licensed security professionals must be authorized by the registar

Batons

You may work without receiving your license after completing the course

false

An employer may resolve a complaint between a security personnel and complainant with both parties’ consent

true

Summary conviction offence

an offence that is less serious than an indictable offence

Indictable offence

a more serious criminal offence

Hybrid offence

an offence where the Crown can proceed to trial by summary or indictment

Using excessive force can result in criminal responsibility

true

When you arrest someone you must inform them of

their right to counsel

Right to counsel means

the right to speak to a lawyer

Duty of care means

a legal obligation to ensure safety of others

Negligence is

failing to meet the standard of care

False arrest is

unlawful restraint of a person without authority

Assault is

applying force intentionally without consent

Battery is

another term for assault involving physical contact

Use of force must be

reasonable and necessary

Self-defence allows force when

you believe on reasonable grounds you are being threatened

Trespass to property means

entering property without permission

Arrest by a security guard is allowed when

a person is found committing an indictable offence

Citizen’s arrest must occur

at the time of the offence or shortly after

You must deliver an arrested person to police

as soon as possible

Search after arrest is for

safety and evidence preservation

Handcuffs may be used when

necessary and justified

Communication skills are important because

they prevent escalation

Active listening involves

fully concentrating and responding appropriately

Conflict resolution means

resolving disputes peacefully

Verbal judo refers to

using words to de-escalate situations

Observation skills include

noting details accurately

A good report is

clear

Notebook entries should be

factual and chronological

Evidence must be

preserved and documented

Chain of custody means

tracking evidence handling

Patrols may be

foot or vehicle

Access control involves

controlling entry and exit points

Keys and access cards must be

secured and tracked

Fire safety includes

prevention and response

PASS stands for

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

Classes of fire include

A B C D K

Emergency response includes

evacuation procedures

First aid may be required for

injured persons

CPR stands for

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

AED stands for

automated external defibrillator

WHMIS stands for

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

MSDS provides

information about hazardous materials

Personal protective equipment means

equipment worn for safety

Radio communication should be

clear and brief

Phonetic alphabet is used to

clarify communication

10-codes are

radio shorthand codes

Ethics means

moral principles guiding behaviour

Integrity means

honesty and strong moral principles

Confidentiality means

protecting sensitive information

Discrimination is

unfair treatment based on characteristics

Harassment is

unwanted behavior that offends or humiliates

Use of force model guides

appropriate response levels

Situational awareness means

being aware of surroundings

Report writing should avoid

opinions and assumptions

A witness statement should be

accurate and signed

An incident report documents

events that occurred

A daily activity report records

routine duties

Loss prevention focuses on

preventing theft

Shoplifting is

theft from a retail store

Deterrence means

discouraging criminal behavior

Surveillance involves

monitoring activities

Alarms alert to

unauthorized activity

CCTV stands for

closed-circuit television

Use of CCTV must respect

privacy laws

Privacy legislation limits

information collection and use

Use of force continuum ranges from

presence to lethal force

Officer presence is

the first level of force

Verbal commands are

second level of force

Physical control includes

restraining techniques

Deadly force is

force likely to cause death

De-escalation reduces

intensity of conflict

Body language affects

communication

Tone of voice should be

calm and professional

Documentation is important for

legal protection

Court testimony requires

honesty and clarity

You may be subpoenaed to

appear in court

A subpoena is

a legal order to attend court

Perjury is

lying under oath

Notes may be used in court if

properly recorded

Professional appearance includes

proper uniform

Punctuality means

being on time

Teamwork involves

cooperating with others

Customer service is

assisting the public professionally

Stress management is important for

mental health

Fatigue can affect

performance and judgment

Security professionals must follow

company policies

Use of force must be justified by

law and situation