Alberta Security Practise Exam 2023 Questions and
Answers Correct
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?
Answers Correct
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?
