Winter Patrol Safety Course for Security Guards 2026

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   What does wind chill describe?

   • AHow cold it feels on your skin when the wind blows
   • BThe exact air temperature on a thermometer
   • CHow much snow will fall
   • DThe temperature of the ground
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   الإجابة: A. How cold it feels on your skin when the wind blows

   Wind chill is how much colder it feels when windy; it is not measured with a thermometer.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   At a wind chill of -28 to -39, how fast can exposed skin freeze?

   • AIn about 2 hours
   • BIn 10 to 30 minutes
   • CExposed skin cannot freeze at that level
   • DOnly after 4 hours
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   الإجابة: B. In 10 to 30 minutes

   Environment and Climate Change Canada lists 10 to 30 minutes for the high-risk range.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   At a wind chill of -40 to -47, how fast can exposed skin freeze?

   • AIn 1 to 2 hours
   • BIn 5 to 10 minutes
   • COnly after a full shift
   • DIn 30 to 60 minutes
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   الإجابة: B. In 5 to 10 minutes

   The very high risk range lists 5 to 10 minutes for exposed skin.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   Why should you be extra careful in steady winds over 50 km/h?

   • AWind chill stops mattering
   • BFrostbite becomes impossible
   • CFrostbite can happen faster than the chart shows
   • DThe air temperature rises
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   الإجابة: C. Frostbite can happen faster than the chart shows

   In sustained winds over 50 km/h, frostbite can occur faster than indicated.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   In high wind chill, what should you check often?

   • AThe colour of your uniform
   • BYour watch for the end of shift
   • CYour face and extremities for numbness or whiteness
   • DYour phone for messages
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   الإجابة: C. Your face and extremities for numbness or whiteness

   Numbness or whiteness of the face, fingers and toes is an early sign of freezing skin.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   Why is wet clothing dangerous in the cold?

   • AIt makes you sweat less
   • BIt blocks the wind completely
   • CIt keeps heat in better
   • DIt pulls heat from your body much faster
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   الإجابة: D. It pulls heat from your body much faster

   Moisture greatly reduces insulation and increases heat loss.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   Which material is a poor choice for your inner layer in winter?

   • AWool
   • BPolyester
   • CCotton
   • DPolypropylene
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   الإجابة: C. Cotton

   Cotton stays damp; wool and synthetics keep you warmer when wet.

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   What is the main job of the outer layer?

   • ASoaking up sweat
   • BAdding weight
   • CKeeping your skin dry from the inside
   • DBlocking wind and water
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   الإجابة: D. Blocking wind and water

   The outer layer should be wind-resistant and waterproof in wet conditions.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   You start to sweat on a long foot patrol in the cold. What should you do?

   • AKeep going and ignore it
   • BAdd another layer
   • COpen zippers or remove a layer before you get soaked
   • DDrink a coffee to cool down
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   الإجابة: C. Open zippers or remove a layer before you get soaked

   Letting sweat escape keeps layers dry and warm.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    Why should your socks not be too thick for your boots?

    • ABoots must be loose to fall off
    • BTight socks can squeeze your feet and cut blood flow
    • CThick socks cause slipping
    • DThick socks melt snow
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    الإجابة: B. Tight socks can squeeze your feet and cut blood flow

    Overly thick socks can restrict circulation and make feet colder.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    Which drink is the best choice during a cold shift?

    • AA shot of alcohol to warm up
    • BSeveral strong coffees
    • CA warm, sweet, non-alcoholic drink
    • DNothing until the end of shift
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    الإجابة: C. A warm, sweet, non-alcoholic drink

    Warm non-alcoholic drinks help; caffeine should be limited and alcohol avoided.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    Why should you avoid alcohol before or during cold work?

    • AIt slows heat loss
    • BIt keeps you fully alert
    • CIt prevents frostbite
    • DIt gives a false feeling of warmth
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    الإجابة: D. It gives a false feeling of warmth

    Alcohol can make you feel warm while you are actually losing heat.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    Which is a risk factor for cold injury?

    • ATaking warm-up breaks
    • BEating regular meals
    • CWearing a hat
    • DFatigue
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    الإجابة: D. Fatigue

    Fatigue, alcohol, smoking and past cold injuries raise the risk.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    What does frostnip look like?

    • ABlack, hard skin with blisters
    • BWhite or yellowish skin that stays soft
    • CBright red, burning skin with no numbness
    • DSkin that looks normal but itches
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    الإجابة: B. White or yellowish skin that stays soft

    Frostnip is mild; the skin looks white or yellowish but stays soft.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    A coworker has frostbitten fingers. Which action can cause more damage?

    • AWarming them gradually with body heat
    • BRubbing or massaging the fingers
    • CGetting medical help for severe frostbite
    • DMoving them to a warm place
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    الإجابة: B. Rubbing or massaging the fingers

    Rubbing frostbitten skin can cause more damage.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    What water temperature is used to actively warm frostbitten skin?

    • AAs hot as the tap can go
    • BBoiling hot
    • CJust above normal body temperature
    • DIce cold
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    الإجابة: C. Just above normal body temperature

    Health Canada says to use water just above body temperature, not hot water.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    Which sign suggests stage 1 (mild) hypothermia?

    • ABright red skin and sweating
    • BA slow pulse and no response
    • CShivering has stopped and the person cannot walk
    • DShivering and numb hands
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    الإجابة: D. Shivering and numb hands

    Mild hypothermia brings shivering, goosebumps, numb hands and tiredness.

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    A person has strong shivering, clumsy movements and mild confusion. What should you do?

    • ACall 911 and warm them gradually while you wait
    • BGive them alcohol to warm up
    • CMake them run to warm up
    • DLeave them to rest alone outside
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    الإجابة: A. Call 911 and warm them gradually while you wait

    These are signs of stage 2 hypothermia, which needs a 911 call.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    What simple check can show hypothermia is getting worse?

    • AWhether they are hungry
    • BWhether the person can touch their thumb to their little finger
    • CWhether their feet are warm
    • DWhether they can name the day
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    الإجابة: B. Whether the person can touch their thumb to their little finger

    Trouble touching the thumb to the little finger is a sign of stage 2 hypothermia.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    Why should you not try to stop a cold person's shivering?

    • AShivering helps raise body temperature
    • BShivering spreads cold to others
    • CShivering causes frostbite
    • DShivering means they are fine
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    الإجابة: A. Shivering helps raise body temperature

    Shivering produces heat and helps warm the body.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    Below what temperature do all-season tires begin to lose traction?

    • A15°C
    • B7°C
    • C-20°C
    • D0°C
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    الإجابة: B. 7°C

    Transport Canada says all-season and summer tires begin to lose traction below 7°C.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    Where does black ice often form first?

    • AOn bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
    • BOn gravel roads only
    • COn wet grass
    • DIn sunny parking lots
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    الإجابة: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots

    Ice forms first in shaded areas and on bridges and overpasses.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    Your patrol vehicle starts to skid. What should you do?

    • ASlam on the brakes
    • BTurn the wheel hard the other way
    • CEase off the gas or brake and steer where you want to go
    • DSpeed up to regain control
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    الإجابة: C. Ease off the gas or brake and steer where you want to go

    Easing off and steering in the direction you want to go helps you regain control.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    You are stranded in your patrol vehicle in a storm. What should you do?

    • AKeep the engine running with all windows shut
    • BWalk to find help in the storm
    • CStay with the vehicle, call dispatch and run the engine only now and then
    • DTurn off your flashers to save power
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    الإجابة: C. Stay with the vehicle, call dispatch and run the engine only now and then

    Stay with the vehicle, open a window slightly, use flashers and run the engine sparingly.

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Why should you never warm up a patrol vehicle in a closed garage?

    • AIt wastes windshield fluid
    • BExhaust carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels
    • CIt drains the radio battery
    • DThe garage door could freeze
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    الإجابة: B. Exhaust carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels

    Vehicle exhaust in poorly ventilated spaces can expose people to dangerous carbon monoxide.

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