Unit 1 Principles of Working in the Private Security Industry Exam

1 Which of these is a key purpose of the private security industry?

2 Which of these is a function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA)?

3 A security operative is dealing with a customer query.
What quality should the security operative show to help the customer?

Several city centre premises communicate through a shared radio link.
Which of these benefits does this have for the organisations involved?

5 What is the purpose of assignment instructions?

6 Which of these is a CCTV operator not allowed to record due to privacy issues?

7 What is the purpose of the Approved Contractor Scheme?

8 A security operative brings a civil case against a member of the public for causing them personal injury.
What standard of proof will be needed to win this case?

9 Which of these is an aim of the Private Security Industry Act?

10 A security organisation has recently employed a member of staff who uses a wheelchair.

What must the organisation ensure in order to comply with equality legislation, before this member of staff begins their role?

11 Which of these is not a licensable role under the Private Security Industry Act?

12. A security officer arrests an intruder on-site.

Which of these should the security officer complete?

13 A security operative has witnessed a severe assault.
Under what circumstances should the security officer arrest the alleged offender?

14 What information must a security operative give to a person they are detaining?

15 A security operative has made an arrest. The police attend.
What should the security officer do?

16 Building work is taking place on the premises where a security operative is present.
What is the employer’s responsibility in this situation?

17 A security operative is working alone on a site.
Which of the following is a risk in this situation?

18 Which of these is a common hazard for a security operative when searching bags?

19 How should a security operative reduce the risks of personal attack when working alone?

20 What colour is the background on a warning sign?

21 A security operative has been injured.
Which of these situations is reportable under RIDDOR

22 Which of these must be present for a fire to exist?

23 A security operative is on duty when they hear a fire alarm.
What is the security operative’s priority?

24 Which of these is a fire safety measure?

25 Which class of fire involves flammable liquid?

26 Which of these fire sources should a CO2 fire extinguisher be used on?

27 An audible fire alarm is activated.
What is the responsibility of a fire marshal when they hear this alarm?

28 A security operative has discovered a fire and has activated the fire alarm.
What should they do next?

29 A security operative discovers a suspicious package.
What action should they take first?

30 A security operative is witness to a personal injury.
What details should they enter in the accident book?

31 A security operative is new to a site.
Why is it most important for them to recognise the fire evacuation principles?

32 Which of these is a feature of non-verbal communication?

33 A customer requests a telephone number and the security operative writes down the information.
What is the importance of doing this?

34 A security operative is giving information to a customer who has learning difficulties.
How should the security operative meet this customer’s needs?

35 Which of these is an external customer for a security operative?

36 What is the importance of accurate record keeping?

37 A security operative is finishing their shift and preparing a handover brief.
Which of these should be included in the briefing?

38 What information should be included in a handover report?

39 A security operative working near a government building observes a group of individuals taking photographs of the security systems.
What action should the security operative take?

40 Which of these is a likely indicator of terrorist activity?

41 Which of these instances is likely to indicate that a person is at risk of harm?

42 A victim of domestic violence approaches a security operative for advice in order to reduce the risk of further harm.
What action should the security operative take?

43 What action should security operatives take when they are concerned a child is at risk of sexual exploitation?

44 How should a security operative address unacceptable behaviour?

45 A security operative has been involved in a violent incident, and is worried about returning to work.
Why should they seek the support of their colleagues?

46 Why is it important to reflect on conflict situations?

47 Following a serious conflict incident, the security team meets to discuss experiences and share strategies it has used in the past to resolve such situations. Why is this important?