ONTARIO SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ True or false: a security guard can be also referred to as a security
officer. Answer: False
◉ True or false: a security guard who misrepresents his/her license
is in violation of the private security and investigative services act.
Answer: True
◉ which of the following would NOT be a code of conduct violation.
Answer: A. failing to comply with all municipal, provincial and
federal statutes
B. Using profane, abusive and insulting language
C. Being rude to a member of the public
D. Attending work with a wrinkled shirt
,D
◉ which of the following professions would NOT be exempt under
the private security and investigative services act?. Answer: A.
Lawyers
B. Locksmiths
C. Bodyguards
D. Armour car services
C
,◉ Applicants apply for security licenses through:. Answer: A.
Ministry of community and social services
B. Ministry of community and correctional services
C. Ministry of government and customer services
D. Ministry of intergovernmental affairs
B
◉ What are some of the ways surveillance can be conducted?.
Answer: Closed circuit television, an elevated administration office
with a view of the entire floor, one way tinted glass or having
mirrors and corner mirrors
◉ What does situational awareness refer to?. Answer: The amount
of information you have of the environment you are in
, ◉ Who may conduct surveillance on a person?. Answer: Only a
police officer or private investigator may conduct surveillance on a
specific person
◉ How many types of surveillance are there and what are they?.
Answer: There are 2 types:
Tailing, or shadowing (on foot, or by transportation vehicle)
fixed surveillance - also called "the stakeout"
◉ How many lines of defense does each property have?. Answer:
There are 3 lines of defense
The first is the boarders of the property. this can include a fence or
property line
the second is the walls of the building. it is more difficult for
someone to get past this line of defense
the third line of defense is interior controls or object protection.
controls at this line can include motion detection, intruder detection
devices, safes, fire protection, and quality locks
EVALUATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ True or false: a security guard can be also referred to as a security
officer. Answer: False
◉ True or false: a security guard who misrepresents his/her license
is in violation of the private security and investigative services act.
Answer: True
◉ which of the following would NOT be a code of conduct violation.
Answer: A. failing to comply with all municipal, provincial and
federal statutes
B. Using profane, abusive and insulting language
C. Being rude to a member of the public
D. Attending work with a wrinkled shirt
,D
◉ which of the following professions would NOT be exempt under
the private security and investigative services act?. Answer: A.
Lawyers
B. Locksmiths
C. Bodyguards
D. Armour car services
C
,◉ Applicants apply for security licenses through:. Answer: A.
Ministry of community and social services
B. Ministry of community and correctional services
C. Ministry of government and customer services
D. Ministry of intergovernmental affairs
B
◉ What are some of the ways surveillance can be conducted?.
Answer: Closed circuit television, an elevated administration office
with a view of the entire floor, one way tinted glass or having
mirrors and corner mirrors
◉ What does situational awareness refer to?. Answer: The amount
of information you have of the environment you are in
, ◉ Who may conduct surveillance on a person?. Answer: Only a
police officer or private investigator may conduct surveillance on a
specific person
◉ How many types of surveillance are there and what are they?.
Answer: There are 2 types:
Tailing, or shadowing (on foot, or by transportation vehicle)
fixed surveillance - also called "the stakeout"
◉ How many lines of defense does each property have?. Answer:
There are 3 lines of defense
The first is the boarders of the property. this can include a fence or
property line
the second is the walls of the building. it is more difficult for
someone to get past this line of defense
the third line of defense is interior controls or object protection.
controls at this line can include motion detection, intruder detection
devices, safes, fire protection, and quality locks
