Queensland Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 5 for the Queensland Security Licence Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Security guard
Queensland
125 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What is the main purpose of access control?
- Recording every passer-by on the street
- Making sure only authorised people and vehicles enter
- Collecting money at the entrance
- Keeping all doors locked at all times
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Answer: B. Making sure only authorised people and vehicles enter
Access control protects people and property by checking who is allowed in and keeping out those who are not.
Question 2 of 25
What is the right first step when removing a person from premises?
- Wait until they become violent
- Push them towards the door
- Ask them politely to leave and give them a reasonable chance to go
- Grab their arm straight away
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Answer: C. Ask them politely to leave and give them a reasonable chance to go
Most people leave when asked respectfully. Force may only be used as a last resort and must be reasonable.
Question 3 of 25
During screening you find an item that may be dangerous. What should you do?
- Keep it for yourself
- Hand it back and let them in
- Throw it in the nearest bin
- Follow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely
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Answer: D. Follow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely
Screening procedures tell you how to deal with prohibited or dangerous items, including when to call police.
Question 4 of 25
How should you treat personal information you collect at work, such as names in a visitor log?
- Use it only for the job and keep it secure
- Post it online to warn others
- Take copies home to save time
- Share it with friends if they ask
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Answer: A. Use it only for the job and keep it secure
Personal information must be handled carefully and only for its purpose. Misusing it can breach privacy law and your licence conditions.
Question 5 of 25
What three things does a fire need to burn?
- Heat, water and smoke
- Oxygen, sand and paper
- Fuel, carbon dioxide and wind
- Heat, fuel and oxygen
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Answer: D. Heat, fuel and oxygen
This is the fire triangle. Removing any one side, for example by cooling or smothering, puts the fire out.
Question 6 of 25
A person you asked to leave pushes past you and runs off. Nobody is in danger. What is the best response?
- Chase them down the street
- Tackle them before they reach the exit
- Throw something to slow them down
- Let them go, note a description and report it
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Answer: D. Let them go, note a description and report it
Chasing or tackling creates a high risk of injury and may not be lawful. A good description and report are usually the right outcome.
Question 7 of 25
What is Australia's main emergency phone number?
- 000 (Triple Zero)
- 131 444
- 999
- 911
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Answer: A. 000 (Triple Zero)
Triple Zero (000) connects you to police, fire and ambulance. Calls are free.
Question 8 of 25
What details are usually recorded when a visitor signs in?
- Their home address and bank details
- Name, who they are visiting and the time in and out
- Nothing if they look friendly
- Only their car colour
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Answer: B. Name, who they are visiting and the time in and out
A visitor register shows who is on site, which is vital in an evacuation.
Question 9 of 25
What does 'duty of care' mean for a security officer?
- Caring only for your client's property
- Being responsible for every accident on site
- Following any order from a customer
- Taking reasonable care to avoid causing harm to people
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Answer: D. Taking reasonable care to avoid causing harm to people
You must act with reasonable care so that what you do, or fail to do, does not cause foreseeable harm to others.
Question 10 of 25
Why is the 24-hour clock often used in security records?
- It avoids confusion between morning and evening times
- It is shorter to write
- It hides the time from the public
- It is required on every form in Australia
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Answer: A. It avoids confusion between morning and evening times
Writing 2130 instead of 9:30 removes any doubt about am or pm.
Question 11 of 25
Which qualification is the usual entry-level training for unarmed security guards and crowd controllers in Australia?
- A Certificate II in Hospitality
- CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
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Answer: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
States such as Victoria and Queensland list the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) as the training for unarmed guard and crowd control work.
Question 12 of 25
In radio talk, what does 'copy' usually mean?
- I received and understood your message
- I am leaving the channel
- Please repeat your message
- Send me a written copy
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Answer: A. I received and understood your message
'Copy' (or 'received') confirms the message was heard and understood. Ask the sender to repeat if you did not understand.
Question 13 of 25
A citizen's arrest is generally only allowed when…
- a person breaks a venue's dress code
- you find the person committing an offence or they have just committed one
- a customer owes your client money
- you have a vague feeling that someone looks suspicious
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Answer: B. you find the person committing an offence or they have just committed one
Every state lets ordinary people arrest without a warrant in limited cases, usually when the person is caught in the act or has just committed an offence. The exact wording differs between state laws.
Question 14 of 25
Who has the primary duty of care for the health and safety of workers under the model WHS laws?
- The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
- The local council
- Each customer of the business
- The workers' union
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Answer: A. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
The PCBU must ensure the health and safety of workers while at work and of others who may be affected by the work.
Question 15 of 25
Why is holding a person face down on the ground dangerous?
- It is only dangerous on wet ground
- It makes them easier to identify
- It can make it hard for them to breathe
- It is not dangerous if they are intoxicated
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Answer: C. It can make it hard for them to breathe
Pressure on the chest or back can restrict breathing (positional asphyxia), especially for people who are intoxicated or exhausted. Monitor anyone you restrain and get medical help if needed.
Question 16 of 25
Which entry states a fact rather than an opinion?
- "The man was a troublemaker."
- "The man was obviously drunk."
- "The man looked like a criminal."
- "The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."
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Answer: D. "The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."
Describe what you saw and heard. Others can then draw conclusions from the facts.
Question 17 of 25
Under the model WHS laws, what must workers do about reasonable safety instructions?
- Follow them only if they agree
- Follow them only when a supervisor is watching
- Comply with them as far as they reasonably can
- Ignore them during busy periods
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Answer: C. Comply with them as far as they reasonably can
Workers must comply with reasonable instructions and cooperate with reasonable policies and procedures they have been told about.
Question 18 of 25
What can happen to a security officer who acts outside the law, for example by using too much force?
- Nothing, because the employer is always responsible
- They are protected because they hold a licence
- They only receive a verbal warning
- They can face criminal charges, be sued and lose their licence
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Answer: D. They can face criminal charges, be sued and lose their licence
Holding a licence does not protect you from the law. Officers who break the law can be personally prosecuted, sued and disciplined by the regulator.
Question 19 of 25
What does 'continuity of evidence' (chain of custody) mean?
- A list of every officer on the roster
- A record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found
- A copy of CCTV footage kept at home
- The order in which witnesses are interviewed
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Answer: B. A record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found
Courts need to know that evidence was not changed or swapped. Recording each person who handled it, and when, shows that it is reliable.
Question 20 of 25
You find a used syringe on the ground. What should you do?
- Do not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure
- Leave it for someone else
- Kick it into the garden
- Pick it up and throw it in a normal bin
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Answer: A. Do not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure
Needlestick injuries can spread disease. Use tongs or gloves and a sharps container, or block off the area and report it.
Question 21 of 25
When dealing with a conflict, where should you position yourself?
- With your back to the crowd
- Between two walls so no one can get behind you
- With a clear exit route and without being cornered
- As close to the person as possible
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Answer: C. With a clear exit route and without being cornered
Keeping an escape route lets you leave if things turn violent. Being cornered increases the danger to you.
Question 22 of 25
At night you find a door forced open at a building you patrol. What should you do?
- Stay outside, report it and wait for police or backup
- Go in alone to catch the offender
- Leave and report it next shift
- Close the door and carry on
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Answer: A. Stay outside, report it and wait for police or backup
Offenders may still be inside. Entering alone is dangerous and can disturb evidence.
Question 23 of 25
Besides the security units, what other training do states such as Victoria and Queensland require for an unarmed security licence?
- A university degree in criminology
- A current first aid unit
- A firearms licence
- A heavy vehicle licence
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Answer: B. A current first aid unit
The required training for unarmed security work includes a first aid unit (HLTAID011 Provide first aid) alongside the security units.
Question 24 of 25
You are escorting cash or valuables. Which practice reduces the risk?
- Using the same route every day
- Telling friends when you carry cash
- Stopping for coffee on the way
- Varying routes and times and not talking about the job
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Answer: D. Varying routes and times and not talking about the job
Predictable movements make escorts easier to target. Discretion and variation reduce the risk.
Question 25 of 25
You have tried to de-escalate, but the person is becoming more dangerous. What should you do?
- Keep arguing until they give in
- Move to safety and call for backup or police
- Challenge them to step outside
- Turn your back and ignore them
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Answer: B. Move to safety and call for backup or police
Your safety and the safety of others come first. Withdraw, get help and keep observing from a safe place.

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