Victoria Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

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

Security guard
Victoria
125 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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 2 of 25
How should a security officer treat the power of arrest?
- As a way to make people pay debts
- As a last resort when other options will not work
- As the first response to any rule breach
- As a way to enforce venue rules such as dress codes
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Answer: B. As a last resort when other options will not work
Arrest carries high legal and safety risks. Observing, reporting and calling police are usually safer and more effective options.
Question 3 of 25
Why should you vary your patrol times and routes?
- To avoid walking past cameras
- To make the shift go faster
- So people cannot predict where you will be
- Because the same route is boring
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Answer: C. So people cannot predict where you will be
Predictable patrols are easy for offenders to avoid. Varying them increases deterrence and the chance of detecting problems.
Question 4 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 5 of 25
Why should you rule a line through blank spaces in your notebook?
- To save ink
- Because the regulator collects notebooks
- So nothing can be added later
- To make the page look tidy
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Answer: C. So nothing can be added later
Closing off blank space protects the notes from later additions and keeps them reliable as evidence.
Question 6 of 25
Which action helps calm an angry person?
- Standing very close to show control
- Arguing until they admit fault
- Speaking calmly, listening and giving them space
- Pointing your finger at them
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Answer: C. Speaking calmly, listening and giving them space
A calm tone, respect and space lower tension. Aggressive body language usually makes things worse.
Question 7 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 8 of 25
Which is an example of active listening?
- Planning your reply while they talk
- Repeating back what the person said in your own words
- Looking at your phone to stay busy
- Interrupting to save time
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Answer: B. Repeating back what the person said in your own words
Paraphrasing shows the person you are listening and checks that you understood. It can also calm people down.
Question 9 of 25
In general terms, what is an assault?
- Applying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse
- Only an attack using a weapon
- Only an attack that causes serious injury
- Only an attack on a police officer
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Answer: A. Applying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse
Assault can include touching someone or making them fear immediate force, without their consent or a lawful excuse. Injury is not required.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
Why are check-in calls important for a security officer working alone?
- They are only needed in winter
- They replace incident reports
- They prove you are awake
- Someone will notice quickly if you need help
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Answer: D. Someone will notice quickly if you need help
Lone workers face extra risk. Regular check-ins mean help can be sent if you fail to call in.
Question 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 of 25
When you give evidence in court, how should you use your notebook?
- Read out a script your manager wrote
- Ask the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time
- Rely on memory and guess any gaps
- Add new details to your notes the night before
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Answer: B. Ask the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time
Notes made at or soon after the event help you give accurate evidence. Changing them later would damage your credibility.
Question 16 of 25
What should you tell the officer taking over your post at shift change?
- Any incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site
- Nothing, because they can read the log later
- Gossip about the client's staff
- Only the time you arrived
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Answer: A. Any incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site
A clear handover means nothing is missed. Record it in the log so there is a written record too.
Question 17 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 18 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 19 of 25
What should you check before starting a patrol?
- That the client is home
- Nothing, you can check later
- That your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions
- That your phone has games loaded
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Answer: C. That your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions
Working equipment and a clear understanding of your instructions keep you safe and effective.
Question 20 of 25
Which is an example of non-verbal communication?
- Giving directions to the exit
- Speaking on the radio
- Writing in your notebook
- Standing with your arms tightly crossed
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Answer: D. Standing with your arms tightly crossed
Body language, facial expression and posture send messages without words. Crossed arms can look defensive or unfriendly.
Question 21 of 25
What should you do after any use of force?
- Delete any CCTV that shows it
- Report it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid
- Keep quiet unless someone complains
- Tell only the co-worker who was with you
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Answer: B. Report it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid
Prompt, honest reporting protects everyone and is normally required by your employer. Anyone injured needs care straight away.
Question 22 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 23 of 25
When must you stop using force?
- When the crowd stops watching
- As soon as the threat has ended
- Only after the person apologises
- When your backup arrives, even if the person has stopped
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Answer: B. As soon as the threat has ended
Force is only justified while it is needed. Once a person stops resisting or the danger has passed, further force is unlawful.
Question 24 of 25
Why should keys be signed out and in using a key register?
- So there is a record of who has each key
- To let anyone borrow keys
- So keys are never used
- Because keys must be cleaned daily
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Answer: A. So there is a record of who has each key
A key register gives accountability and shows quickly if a key is missing.
Question 25 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.

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