Australia Security Guard Test (Cert II) Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 4 for the Australia Security Guard Test (Cert II) Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Security guard
Australia
100 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Two groups start arguing in a venue. What is usually the first step?
- Let them settle it themselves
- Separate the groups and talk to each side calmly
- Call the whole venue to watch
- Remove only the louder group
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Answer: B. Separate the groups and talk to each side calmly
Separating people reduces the chance of a fight and lets you hear each side. Get backup early if the groups are large.
Question 2 of 25
What is a sign that a person may be intoxicated?
- Showing valid ID
- Asking for a glass of water
- Clear speech and steady walk
- Slurred speech and unsteady walking
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Answer: D. Slurred speech and unsteady walking
Common signs include slurred speech, loss of balance, glassy eyes and loud or aggressive behaviour. Watch for medical problems too.
Question 3 of 25
An intoxicated person collapses and will not wake up. What should you do?
- Let them sleep it off alone
- Call 000, give first aid and stay with them
- Ask their friends to take them home
- Put them outside to get fresh air
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Answer: B. Call 000, give first aid and stay with them
An unconscious person may have alcohol poisoning or another medical problem. Get an ambulance and do not leave them alone.
Question 4 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 5 of 25
You notice that an area at an event is becoming dangerously overcrowded. What should you do?
- Tell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area
- Ignore it because the crowd seems happy
- Wait until someone complains
- Open more bars to keep people busy
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Answer: A. Tell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area
Overcrowding can lead to crushing. Acting early, such as stopping entry and opening space, can prevent serious injuries.
Question 6 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 7 of 25
When you call Triple Zero, what is the first thing the operator asks?
- Your security licence number
- Your employer's name
- Whether you need police, fire or ambulance
- Your date of birth
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Answer: C. Whether you need police, fire or ambulance
The operator first asks which service you need, then connects you to that service.
Question 8 of 25
What is the most important detail to give the emergency service on a Triple Zero call?
- Your shift times
- Your opinion of who is to blame
- The exact address or location
- The weather
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Answer: C. The exact address or location
Help cannot come if they do not know where to go. Give a clear address or landmark and stay calm.
Question 9 of 25
Which number is the text-based emergency call service in Australia?
- 112
- 106
- 101
- 100
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Answer: B. 106
106 is a text emergency call service, designed for people who cannot use a voice call. It is not SMS.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
You discover a fire. What should you do first?
- Try to put out every fire yourself
- Raise the alarm and make sure people are warned
- Finish your patrol first
- Collect your belongings
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Answer: B. Raise the alarm and make sure people are warned
Warning people and calling the fire brigade come first. Only fight a small fire if it is safe and you are trained.
Question 12 of 25
Why should people not use lifts during a fire evacuation?
- Lifts are reserved for security only
- Lifts are too slow at night
- Lifts automatically go to the roof
- Lifts can fail or open onto a fire floor
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Answer: D. Lifts can fail or open onto a fire floor
Power can fail and lift shafts can fill with smoke. Use stairs and follow the site's emergency plan.
Question 13 of 25
During an evacuation, where should people be directed?
- To their cars to leave straight away
- To any nearby café
- To the roof
- To the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan
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Answer: D. To the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan
Assembly areas let wardens check that everyone is out. People who leave without telling anyone may be searched for.
Question 14 of 25
Why do wardens do a headcount at the assembly area?
- To tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside
- To record who left work early
- To decide who can go home first
- To check uniforms
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Answer: A. To tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside
Knowing who is missing lets firefighters target their search and avoids putting people at risk for no reason.
Question 15 of 25
You receive a phone call saying there is a bomb in the building. What should you do?
- Evacuate silently without telling anyone
- Stay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words
- Hang up straight away
- Tell the caller they are lying
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Answer: B. Stay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words
Details such as the caller's words, voice and background noise help police. Follow your site's bomb threat procedure and report at once.
Question 16 of 25
You find an unattended bag that looks suspicious. What should you do?
- Kick it to check if it is heavy
- Carry it outside
- Open it to see what is inside
- Do not touch it, move people away and report it
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Answer: D. Do not touch it, move people away and report it
A suspicious item must not be touched or moved. Clear the area and follow your site procedure for suspicious items.
Question 17 of 25
A person has a medical emergency. After calling 000, what can you do to help paramedics?
- Send someone to meet them and guide them to the patient
- Lock the doors to keep the crowd out
- Leave to continue your patrol
- Move the patient to the car park
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Answer: A. Send someone to meet them and guide them to the patient
Guiding paramedics saves time. Keep the area clear and give first aid within your training until they arrive.
Question 18 of 25
During an emergency, whose instructions should a security officer follow?
- Only their own instincts
- The media at the scene
- The site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden
- Any customer who sounds confident
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Answer: C. The site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden
Sites have emergency plans and wardens for good reason. Following them keeps the response organised.
Question 19 of 25
An alarm goes off in an area you are patrolling. What should you do?
- Turn it off and go home
- Respond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find
- Ignore it because most alarms are false
- Wait until the end of your shift to check
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Answer: B. Respond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find
Treat every alarm as real until checked. Approach with care, look for signs of entry or fire and report it.
Question 20 of 25
Under the model WHS laws, what must workers do for their own safety?
- Nothing, because safety is only the employer's job
- Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
- Buy their own safety equipment
- Write the workplace safety policy
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Answer: B. Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
Workers have their own duties under work health and safety laws, including taking reasonable care for their own health and safety.
Question 21 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 22 of 25
What does 'PCBU' stand for in work health and safety law?
- Police-controlled business unit
- Private company for business use
- Public complaints and business union
- Person conducting a business or undertaking
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Answer: D. Person conducting a business or undertaking
The PCBU is usually the employer or business. It has the primary duty to ensure the health and safety of workers and others affected by the work.
Question 23 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 24 of 25
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
- They mean exactly the same thing
- A hazard is always a chemical
- Risk only applies to money
- A hazard can cause harm; risk is how likely and how serious the harm is
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Answer: D. A hazard can cause harm; risk is how likely and how serious the harm is
A wet floor is a hazard. The risk is the chance someone slips and how badly they could be hurt.
Question 25 of 25
Which hazard control is the most effective?
- Telling people to be careful
- Putting up a warning sign
- Removing the hazard completely
- Wearing personal protective equipment
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Answer: C. Removing the hazard completely
Eliminating a hazard is best. Personal protective equipment and warnings are the least effective because they rely on people's behaviour.

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