British Columbia Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   Which BC law licenses security guards and other security workers?

   • AThe Security Services Act
   • BThe Private Investigators Act
   • CThe Trespass Act
   • DThe Police Act
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   الإجابة: A. The Security Services Act

   Security workers in BC are licensed under the Security Services Act and the Security Services Regulation.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   Unless exempt, what minimum age does BC's Security Services Act set for a security worker licence?

   • A19
   • B18
   • C16
   • D21
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   الإجابة: A. 19

   Section 3 of the Act requires an applicant to be at least 19 years of age, unless exempt by regulation.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   Who does BC's Security Services Act say the minister must appoint to oversee licensing?

   • AA local chief of police
   • BA WorkSafeBC prevention officer
   • CThe provincial fire commissioner
   • DA Registrar of Security Services
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   الإجابة: D. A Registrar of Security Services

   Section 49 says the minister must appoint a Registrar of Security Services under the Public Service Act.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   Under BC's Security Services Act, which work is part of a "security guard service"?

   • ADriving a taxi at night
   • BSelling home alarm systems
   • CDoor security at a licensed bar
   • DInstalling door locks
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   الإجابة: C. Door security at a licensed bar

   The Act's definition of security guard service includes door security at an establishment licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   Under section 8 of the Security Services Act, what must a licensed security worker do while working?

   • AShow it only to a police officer
   • BCarry it and show it when asked
   • CLeave it at the office for safety
   • DKeep a photocopy of it in the car
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   الإجابة: B. Carry it and show it when asked

   Section 8 requires the licence holder to carry the licence and produce it on request of any person they present themselves to as a security worker.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   Can a BC guard carry a photo of their licence on their phone instead of the card?

   • AYes, if the employer gives written consent
   • BNo, it must be the physical licence
   • CYes, if the photo is clear and recent
   • DYes, but only while on night shifts
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   الإجابة: B. No, it must be the physical licence

   The province says you cannot carry a photograph of the licence; it must be the physical copy.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   Which BC security workers does the province say do NOT have to show their licence to anyone who asks?

   • AArmoured car guards
   • BGuards under supervision
   • CMobile patrol guards
   • DRetail loss prevention guards
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   الإجابة: A. Armoured car guards

   The province makes an exception for armoured car guards and for door security at liquor establishments.

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   A licensed BC guard is charged with a crime. Under section 9 of the Act, how soon must they report it to the registrar?

   • AOnly if convicted
   • BWithin 24 hours
   • CWithin 6 months
   • DWithin 14 days
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   الإجابة: D. Within 14 days

   Section 9 requires a report within 14 days of a change of address, a charge, or a conviction.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   Which words does section 44(5) of BC's Security Services Act ban from describing your security work?

   • A"Police" and "peace officer"
   • B"Officer" and "safety"
   • C"Patrol" and "protection"
   • D"Security" and "guard"
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   الإجابة: A. "Police" and "peace officer"

   Section 44(5) bars "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police", alone or with other words, to describe security work or a security business.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    Under the Security Services Regulation, how high must the word SECURITY be on the chest of a guard's uniform shirt?

    • AAt least 1.25 cm
    • BAt least 10 cm
    • CAny size the employer picks
    • DExactly 5 mm
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    الإجابة: A. At least 1.25 cm

    Section 12 requires the word SECURITY on the chest in letters at least 1.25 cm high.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    If a BC guard wears a jacket or vest, what does section 12 of the Regulation require on the back?

    • ASECURITY, at least 5 cm high
    • BThe word GUARD, any size
    • CThe guard's licence number
    • DThe employer's phone number
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    الإجابة: A. SECURITY, at least 5 cm high

    Section 12 requires SECURITY on the back of an outer garment in letters at least 5 cm high.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    Which item is a BC guard NOT allowed to carry or wear while doing security work?

    • AAn ID badge
    • BA notebook
    • CA two-way radio
    • DA flashlight
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    الإجابة: A. An ID badge

    Section 12(3) of the Regulation and the provincial rules bar ID badges and Sam Browne belts.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    What must a BC security guard service vehicle show?

    • ASECURITY on both sides, 7.5 cm or more
    • BA roof light bar like a police car has
    • CNo markings at all, to stay discreet
    • DPOLICE or PATROL in large letters
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    الإجابة: A. SECURITY on both sides, 7.5 cm or more

    Section 10 of the Regulation requires SECURITY on both sides in letters at least 7.5 cm high, plus the employer's name and phone number, and bars markings or light bars that look like police or emergency vehicles.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    Under BC rules, may a security guard carry pepper spray or a baton on duty?

    • AYes, if they bought it themselves
    • BNo, these items are banned
    • CYes, with the client's permission
    • DYes, at liquor establishments
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    الإجابة: B. No, these items are banned

    Section 11 of the Regulation bars items designed to debilitate or control a person; the province names tasers, pepper spray and batons.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    A BC guard stands in a doorway to block a person from leaving. How does the province treat this?

    • AIt is reported to WorkSafeBC only
    • BIt is force only if they touch
    • CIt is force and must be recorded
    • DIt is not force, so no record
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    الإجابة: C. It is force and must be recorded

    BC counts blocking access as force and requires a use-of-force record on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    Section 14 of BC's Security Services Regulation lists conduct conditions. Which is one of them?

    • ADo not misrepresent your authority
    • BWear a uniform when off duty
    • CNever call the police without a manager
    • DMake an arrest for every crime seen
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    الإجابة: A. Do not misrepresent your authority

    Section 14(o) says a licensee must not misrepresent the licence or their authority under the law.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    Under BC's Trespass Act, which of these counts as "enclosed land"?

    • ALand with a lawful fence
    • BAny lot that has a building on it
    • CAny public street or sidewalk
    • DOnly land with a locked gate
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    الإجابة: A. Land with a lawful fence

    Section 1 defines enclosed land to include land surrounded by a lawful fence or a natural boundary, or land posted with signs under section 4(1).

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    Under section 4 of BC's Trespass Act, how may notice that entry is prohibited be given?

    • AOnly by a court order
    • BOrally, in writing or by a sign
    • COnly by registered mail
    • DOnly by a police officer in person
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    الإجابة: B. Orally, in writing or by a sign

    Section 4(2) allows notice orally, in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    A sign shows a picture of a skateboard with an oblique line drawn through it. Under BC's Trespass Act, what does it do?

    • AIt applies only to children
    • BNothing, because signs must use words
    • CIt gives notice the activity is banned
    • DIt is valid only if police sign it
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    الإجابة: C. It gives notice the activity is banned

    Section 4(3) says a sign naming or showing an activity with an oblique line through it is sufficient notice.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    A guard, acting for the occupier, tells a person to leave. Under BC's Trespass Act, what must the person do?

    • ALeave as soon as practicable
    • BWait on site until police arrive
    • CLeave within 24 hours
    • DPay a fee to stay longer
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Leave as soon as practicable

    Section 2(3) makes it an offence not to leave as soon as practicable after direction by an occupier or authorized person, or to re-enter.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    Under section 6 of BC's Trespass Act, what may an authorized person demand from a trespasser, on reasonable grounds?

    • ATheir home phone number
    • BTheir correct name and address
    • CTheir date of birth
    • DTheir photo ID card
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    الإجابة: B. Their correct name and address

    Section 6 requires the person to give their correct name and address on demand of an occupier or authorized person who has reasonable grounds; refusing is an offence.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    Under section 7 of BC's Trespass Act, who may arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing?

    • AAny licensed security guard
    • BA peace officer
    • CAny property owner
    • DAny neighbour
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    الإجابة: B. A peace officer

    Section 7 gives the arrest power under the Trespass Act to a peace officer (including a conservation officer), not to guards or owners.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    A guard finds a person stealing from the store they protect. Under Criminal Code section 494(2), who may arrest the person?

    • ANo one, as it is a civil matter
    • BOnly the store manager in person
    • CThe owner or someone they authorize
    • DOnly a police officer
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    الإجابة: C. The owner or someone they authorize

    Section 494(2) lets the owner, person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to the property.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    After a BC guard makes a citizen's arrest, what does Criminal Code section 494(3) require?

    • ATake a photo and let them go
    • BHold them until a manager arrives
    • CDeliver them to police right away
    • DRelease the person after one hour
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    الإجابة: C. Deliver them to police right away

    Section 494(3) says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith (right away).

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Under Criminal Code section 25, how much force may a person use when doing what the law authorizes, acting on reasonable grounds?

    • AWhatever the client allows
    • BAs much as is necessary
    • CAny amount they choose
    • DNone at all, ever
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    الإجابة: B. As much as is necessary

    Section 25(1) justifies as much force as is necessary for the purpose, when acting on reasonable grounds.

لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.