SECTION 1 SECURITY GUARD EXAM
What-are-the-vital-services-provided-by-a-security-guard?
A.-They-provide-protection-of-facilities,-assets,-and-people-to-clients-
B.-They-provide-services-through-means-of-intimidation-with-the-physical-environment
C.-They-provide-services-like-a-police-force-can-including-having-their-powers-D.-They-
provide-no-service-and-are-a-waste-of-a-client-resources---ans-✔✔A.-They-provide-
protection-of-facilities,-assets,-and-people-to-clients
What-type-of-benefits-do-businesses-and-communities-receive-by-hiring-the-service-of-a-
security-personnel?
A.-They-receive-no-benefits-
B.-They-receive-only-physical-benefits-
C.-They-receive-physical-and-financial-benefits-
D.-They-receive-happy-benefits---ans-✔✔C.-They-receive-physical-and-financial-benefits
3)-Why-has-demand-for-security-personnel-increased?-
A.-Due-to-lack-of-security-company-choices
B.-Due-to-people-more-concerned-of-their-residential-and-commercial-properties
C.-Due-to-growth-of-more-security-personnel-and-their-services-
D.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔B.-Due-to-people-more-concerned-of-their-residential-and-
commercial-properties
4)-What-is-the-job-of-a-security-personnel-while-on-duty?-
A.-To-conduct-patrols-and-have-a-visual-presence-with-the-physical-environment-
B.-To-identify-and-prevent-problems-in-the-workplace,-home-and-community-before-they-
happen
C.-To-provide-exemplary-customer-service-to-anyone-
D.-All-of-the-above---ans-✔✔D.-All-of-the-above
5)-What-does-private-sector-security-place-strong-emphasis-on?-
A.-Arrest-and-detain-
B.-Protect-and-Serve-
, C.-Crime-prevention-and-deterrence-
D.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔C.-Crime-prevention-and-deterrence
6)-What-traits-and-abilities-will-help-a-security-guard-diffuse-potential-problems-such-as-an-
angry-patron?
A.-Responding-well-
B.-Recognizing-cultural-and-psychological-diversity-
C.-Hold-people-to-high-standards-
D.-All-of-the-above---ans-✔✔D.-All-of-the-above
7)-When-requested-to-show-their-security-licence,-the-security-guard-can:
A.-Decline-showing-their-security-licence-
B.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-show-the-front-part
C.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-hand-it-over-to-them-to-see-it-
D.-Ask-them-why---ans-✔✔B.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-show-the-front-part
8)-What-has-the-Shand-Inquest-entailed-for-the-security-industry?-
A.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2005-(Bill-159)-
B.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2004-(Bill-159)-
C.-It-entailed-the-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act-did-not-need-any-changes
D.-It-entailed-strict-reversions-of-the-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act---ans-
✔✔A.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2005-(Bill-159)
9)-What-two-licences-does-a-security-guard-need-in-order-to-work-at-a-casino?-
A.-They-need-a-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act-and-a-Casino-Licence
B.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Casino-Licence-
C.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Gaming-Control-Act-Licence
D.-They-need-only-need-a-Gaming-Control-Act,-1992-licence-as-they-only-work-in-a-
Casino---ans-✔✔C.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Gaming-
Control-Act-Licence
10)-What-is-the-purpose-of-a-security-guard-wearing-a-security-uniform?-
A.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-deter-crime-and-loss-
B.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-prevent-and-arrest-
C.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-promote-structure-and-stability
D.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-appease-and-look-cool---ans-✔✔A.-It-
is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-deter-crime-and-loss
11)-What-emergency-situations-could-occur-to-a-security-guard-while-working-on-site?
A.-Small-fires-
What-are-the-vital-services-provided-by-a-security-guard?
A.-They-provide-protection-of-facilities,-assets,-and-people-to-clients-
B.-They-provide-services-through-means-of-intimidation-with-the-physical-environment
C.-They-provide-services-like-a-police-force-can-including-having-their-powers-D.-They-
provide-no-service-and-are-a-waste-of-a-client-resources---ans-✔✔A.-They-provide-
protection-of-facilities,-assets,-and-people-to-clients
What-type-of-benefits-do-businesses-and-communities-receive-by-hiring-the-service-of-a-
security-personnel?
A.-They-receive-no-benefits-
B.-They-receive-only-physical-benefits-
C.-They-receive-physical-and-financial-benefits-
D.-They-receive-happy-benefits---ans-✔✔C.-They-receive-physical-and-financial-benefits
3)-Why-has-demand-for-security-personnel-increased?-
A.-Due-to-lack-of-security-company-choices
B.-Due-to-people-more-concerned-of-their-residential-and-commercial-properties
C.-Due-to-growth-of-more-security-personnel-and-their-services-
D.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔B.-Due-to-people-more-concerned-of-their-residential-and-
commercial-properties
4)-What-is-the-job-of-a-security-personnel-while-on-duty?-
A.-To-conduct-patrols-and-have-a-visual-presence-with-the-physical-environment-
B.-To-identify-and-prevent-problems-in-the-workplace,-home-and-community-before-they-
happen
C.-To-provide-exemplary-customer-service-to-anyone-
D.-All-of-the-above---ans-✔✔D.-All-of-the-above
5)-What-does-private-sector-security-place-strong-emphasis-on?-
A.-Arrest-and-detain-
B.-Protect-and-Serve-
, C.-Crime-prevention-and-deterrence-
D.-None-of-the-above---ans-✔✔C.-Crime-prevention-and-deterrence
6)-What-traits-and-abilities-will-help-a-security-guard-diffuse-potential-problems-such-as-an-
angry-patron?
A.-Responding-well-
B.-Recognizing-cultural-and-psychological-diversity-
C.-Hold-people-to-high-standards-
D.-All-of-the-above---ans-✔✔D.-All-of-the-above
7)-When-requested-to-show-their-security-licence,-the-security-guard-can:
A.-Decline-showing-their-security-licence-
B.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-show-the-front-part
C.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-hand-it-over-to-them-to-see-it-
D.-Ask-them-why---ans-✔✔B.-Take-out-their-security-licence-and-show-the-front-part
8)-What-has-the-Shand-Inquest-entailed-for-the-security-industry?-
A.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2005-(Bill-159)-
B.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2004-(Bill-159)-
C.-It-entailed-the-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act-did-not-need-any-changes
D.-It-entailed-strict-reversions-of-the-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act---ans-
✔✔A.-It-entailed-the-making-of-the-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act,-2005-(Bill-159)
9)-What-two-licences-does-a-security-guard-need-in-order-to-work-at-a-casino?-
A.-They-need-a-Private-Investigators-&-Security-Guards-Act-and-a-Casino-Licence
B.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Casino-Licence-
C.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Gaming-Control-Act-Licence
D.-They-need-only-need-a-Gaming-Control-Act,-1992-licence-as-they-only-work-in-a-
Casino---ans-✔✔C.-They-need-a-Private-Security-and-Investigate-Act-and-a-Gaming-
Control-Act-Licence
10)-What-is-the-purpose-of-a-security-guard-wearing-a-security-uniform?-
A.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-deter-crime-and-loss-
B.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-prevent-and-arrest-
C.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-promote-structure-and-stability
D.-It-is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-appease-and-look-cool---ans-✔✔A.-It-
is-designed-to-have-a-visual-impact-in-order-to-deter-crime-and-loss
11)-What-emergency-situations-could-occur-to-a-security-guard-while-working-on-site?
A.-Small-fires-
