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Security Guard Practice Test

Check what you know about the security guard job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on security guard knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Post orders are:
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Answer: Written instructions for a security post. Post orders define duties at a site.

Question 2 of 15The core approach for most unarmed security posts is:
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Answer: Observe and report. Observe, document and notify.

Question 3 of 15Why vary patrol routes?
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Answer: So patterns aren’t predictable. Predictable patrols are easier to avoid.

Question 4 of 15An incident report should be:
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Answer: Factual and detailed. Facts and details make reports useful.

Question 5 of 15If a trespasser becomes aggressive you should:
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Answer: Step back and call police. Safety first: involve police.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Closed-circuit television: security camera systems.”
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Answer: CCTV. CCTV: Closed-circuit television: security camera systems.

Question 7 of 15What does “Post orders” mean?
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Answer: Written instructions describing duties for a specific security post.. Post orders: Written instructions describing duties for a specific security post.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Regular rounds to check areas and deter problems.”
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Answer: Patrol (tour). Patrol (tour): Regular rounds to check areas and deter problems.

Question 9 of 15What does “Guard tour system” mean?
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Answer: Technology that verifies officers visit checkpoints.. Guard tour system: Technology that verifies officers visit checkpoints.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The core security approach: watch, document and notify authorities.”
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Answer: Observe and report. Observe and report: The core security approach: watch, document and notify authorities.

Question 11 of 15What does “De-escalation” mean?
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Answer: Calming situations to prevent conflict.. De-escalation: Calming situations to prevent conflict.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Someone working alone, requiring check-in procedures.”
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Answer: Lone worker. Lone worker: Someone working alone, requiring check-in procedures.

Question 13 of 15What does “Use of force” mean?
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Answer: Actions limited by law and company policy; many posts are observe-and-report only.. Use of force: Actions limited by law and company policy; many posts are observe-and-report only.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A log of activities and observations during a shift.”
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Answer: Daily activity report (DAR). Daily activity report (DAR): A log of activities and observations during a shift.

Question 15 of 15What does “Credential” mean?
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Answer: An ID badge or document authorizing access.. Credential: An ID badge or document authorizing access.

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