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WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026

Practise for Western Australia's Security Competency Test, which security officers and crowd controllers must pass after the Certificate II in Security Operations and before applying for a licence. The real test is written: short answers and a workplace scenario in 45 minutes, with 75% needed to pass. These multiple-choice sets check the same knowledge, starting with WA's own licensing rules.

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  • عدد الأسئلة: 125
  • تمت المراجعة في 11 أكتوبر 2026

إجابة سريعة

عدد أسئلة الاختبار الرسمي: 14. درجة النجاح: At least 30 of 40 marks (75%). المدة المحددة: 45 دقيقة. الجهة المنظِّمة: Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force; test run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. الرسوم: $70 plus GST per test. تدرّب هنا مجانًا على 125 من الأسئلة، مع الإجابة والشرح لكل سؤال. تمت مراجعته مقارنةً بالمصادر الرسمية في 11 أكتوبر 2026.

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  1. السؤال 1 من 25

    Which Act controls the security industry in Western Australia?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996

    WA Police says private security activities are governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its 1997 Regulations.

  2. السؤال 2 من 25

    Which part of government issues security licences in WA?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force

    Licensing Services (Security), part of the WA Police Force, issues and renews licences and monitors licence holders.

  3. السؤال 3 من 25

    What does a WA security officer licence authorise you to do?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. Watch, guard and protect property

    A security officer licence covers watching, guarding and protecting property. Supplying staff needs an agent licence.

  4. السؤال 4 من 25

    Which WA licence covers controlling behaviour, screening people for entry and removing people for behavioural reasons?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. Crowd controller

    The crowd controller licence covers monitoring or controlling behaviour, screening people for entry and removing people for behavioural reasons.

  5. السؤال 5 من 25

    What weapons may a WA crowd controller carry while doing crowd control work?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. None

    WA Police says crowd controllers are not permitted to carry any weapon on their person while doing this work.

  6. السؤال 6 من 25

    When may a WA security officer carry a firearm or baton?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. Only in certain situations, with an approved endorsement on the licence

    Security officers may be approved to carry firearms or batons only in certain situations, through a firearm or baton endorsement.

  7. السؤال 7 من 25

    A WA security monitoring officer wants to do mobile patrols. What do they need?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. A security officer licence

    A monitoring officer watches alarms or CCTV for a licensed agent and cannot patrol, static or mobile, without a security officer licence.

  8. السؤال 8 من 25

    Which WA licence lets you escort another person as a guard or protector for payment?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. Security bodyguard

    The security bodyguard licence covers escorting another person as a guard or protector for payment.

  9. السؤال 9 من 25

    What does a WA security agent licence allow?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Advertising, supplying and employing licensed security staff

    A security agent licence lets a business advertise, supply and employ security officers and similar licence holders. It does not let the holder do that work without the matching licence.

  10. السؤال 10 من 25

    A WA security officer is self-employed and works under their own ABN. What else do they need?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Their own agent's licence

    WA Police says anyone self-employed or subcontracting under their own ABN must hold their own agent's licence.

  11. السؤال 11 من 25

    Which qualification does WA require for security officer and crowd controller licences?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

    WA Police lists CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations for security officers and crowd controllers.

  12. السؤال 12 من 25

    Which qualification does WA require for the cash-in-transit security officer class?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

    WA Police lists CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations for the cash-in-transit class.

  13. السؤال 13 من 25

    From 1 January 2026, which security training is accepted for a WA licence?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Training with an RTO approved by WA Police, completed in WA

    From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.

  14. السؤال 14 من 25

    You have a criminal conviction and want to train as a security officer in WA. What should you do first?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling

    WA Police advises anyone with criminal convictions to contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling in training.

  15. السؤال 15 من 25

    Who runs the Security Competency Test for WA security officers and crowd controllers?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. FAPSTC, on behalf of WA Police

    Since 1 June 2026, the Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council (FAPSTC) runs the test on behalf of WA Police.

  16. السؤال 16 من 25

    When do you sit the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. After completing the Certificate II, before applying for a licence

    You sit the test only after completing the Certificate II in Security Operations, and you must pass it before applying for a licence.

  17. السؤال 17 من 25

    How long do you have to complete the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. 45 minutes

    The written test lasts 45 minutes. Answers completed in time are marked even if some questions are left blank.

  18. السؤال 18 من 25

    What score do you need to pass the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%)

    The test is marked out of 40, with 20 marks for short answers and 20 for the scenario. You need at least 30 marks.

  19. السؤال 19 من 25

    What kind of questions are in the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. Written short answers and a workplace scenario

    There are 10 short answer questions on Certificate II content and a workplace scenario with four related questions, all answered in writing.

  20. السؤال 20 من 25

    What must you bring to the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. At least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course certificate

    Bring at least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course completion certificate with your USI. Notes are not permitted in the testing room.

  21. السؤال 21 من 25

    After passing the WA Security Competency Test, how long do you have to apply for your licence?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. 6 months

    You have 6 months from the date you pass to submit your licence application.

  22. السؤال 22 من 25

    What happens after a third unsuccessful attempt at the WA Security Competency Test?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: D. You need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking

    After two failed attempts your training provider is told. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and a one-month wait.

  23. السؤال 23 من 25

    You live more than 50 km from the Perth GPO. Where can you lodge a new WA security licence application?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. At your local police station

    Applicants more than 50 km from the Perth GPO can lodge at their local police station. Others lodge in person at the Cannington office.

  24. السؤال 24 من 25

    How must a WA mutual recognition application for an interstate security licence be lodged?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: C. In person at the Cannington office

    WA Police says mutual recognition applications must be lodged in person at the Cannington office.

  25. السؤال 25 من 25

    What is the pass mark for the WA pre-licence test for security agents and crowd control agents?
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: B. 90%

    Agent pre-licence tests are open book on the Act and Regulations, last one hour and need 90% to pass. They are for agent licences, not for security officers.

ما يجب معرفته قبل الاختبار

  • Security officers and crowd controllers must complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and then pass the Security Competency Test before applying for a licence.
  • The test has 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four related questions. It is marked out of 40, and you need at least 30 marks (75%) in 45 minutes.
  • Since 1 June 2026, the test has been run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. Results are usually emailed the day after the test.
  • From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.
  • After passing, you have 6 months to submit your licence application.
  • Crowd controllers may not carry any weapon while doing crowd control work. Security officers may carry firearms or batons only with an approved endorsement.
  • Licensing is governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and Regulations 1997.

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the WA Security Competency Test multiple choice?

No. It uses written responses only: 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four questions. This practice test is multiple choice to check your knowledge, so also practise writing short answers and incident reports.

What is the pass mark?

At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%). You have 45 minutes.

What if I fail?

Book another test. After two unsuccessful attempts your training provider is notified. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking.

How much does the test cost?

The test website lists $70 plus GST per test. Check the booking site for the current fee.

Do security officers sit the WA pre-licence test?

No. The open-book pre-licence tests are for agent licences, such as security agent and crowd control agent, and need 90% to pass.

Can I use training from another state?

From 1 January 2026, WA only accepts training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO. Holders of an interstate licence can apply under mutual recognition instead.

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