WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026
Practise for Western Australia's Security Competency Test, which security officers and crowd controllers must pass after the Certificate II in Security Operations and before applying for a licence. The real test is written: short answers and a workplace scenario in 45 minutes, with 75% needed to pass. These multiple-choice sets check the same knowledge, starting with WA's own licensing rules.
Quick answer
The WA Security Competency Test for security officers and crowd controllers has 14 questions. Pass mark: At least 30 of 40 marks (75%). Time limit: 45 minutes. It is run by Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force; test run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. Fee: $70 plus GST per test. Practise here for free with 125 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: D. Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996
WA Police says private security activities are governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its 1997 Regulations.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: A. Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force
Licensing Services (Security), part of the WA Police Force, issues and renews licences and monitors licence holders.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: C. Watch, guard and protect property
A security officer licence covers watching, guarding and protecting property. Supplying staff needs an agent licence.
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Answer: C. Crowd controller
The crowd controller licence covers monitoring or controlling behaviour, screening people for entry and removing people for behavioural reasons.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: C. None
WA Police says crowd controllers are not permitted to carry any weapon on their person while doing this work.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: C. Only in certain situations, with an approved endorsement on the licence
Security officers may be approved to carry firearms or batons only in certain situations, through a firearm or baton endorsement.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: B. A security officer licence
A monitoring officer watches alarms or CCTV for a licensed agent and cannot patrol, static or mobile, without a security officer licence.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: C. Security bodyguard
The security bodyguard licence covers escorting another person as a guard or protector for payment.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: A. Advertising, supplying and employing licensed security staff
A security agent licence lets a business advertise, supply and employ security officers and similar licence holders. It does not let the holder do that work without the matching licence.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: D. Their own agent's licence
WA Police says anyone self-employed or subcontracting under their own ABN must hold their own agent's licence.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
WA Police lists CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations for security officers and crowd controllers.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: C. CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
WA Police lists CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations for the cash-in-transit class.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: A. Training with an RTO approved by WA Police, completed in WA
From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: A. Contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling
WA Police advises anyone with criminal convictions to contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling in training.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: A. FAPSTC, on behalf of WA Police
Since 1 June 2026, the Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council (FAPSTC) runs the test on behalf of WA Police.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: C. After completing the Certificate II, before applying for a licence
You sit the test only after completing the Certificate II in Security Operations, and you must pass it before applying for a licence.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: B. 45 minutes
The written test lasts 45 minutes. Answers completed in time are marked even if some questions are left blank.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: C. At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%)
The test is marked out of 40, with 20 marks for short answers and 20 for the scenario. You need at least 30 marks.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: D. Written short answers and a workplace scenario
There are 10 short answer questions on Certificate II content and a workplace scenario with four related questions, all answered in writing.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: A. At least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course certificate
Bring at least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course completion certificate with your USI. Notes are not permitted in the testing room.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: A. 6 months
You have 6 months from the date you pass to submit your licence application.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: D. You need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking
After two failed attempts your training provider is told. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and a one-month wait.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: B. At your local police station
Applicants more than 50 km from the Perth GPO can lodge at their local police station. Others lodge in person at the Cannington office.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: C. In person at the Cannington office
WA Police says mutual recognition applications must be lodged in person at the Cannington office.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: B. 90%
Agent pre-licence tests are open book on the Act and Regulations, last one hour and need 90% to pass. They are for agent licences, not for security officers.
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The real test: At least 30 of 40 marks (75%)
What to know before the test
- Security officers and crowd controllers must complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and then pass the Security Competency Test before applying for a licence.
- The test has 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four related questions. It is marked out of 40, and you need at least 30 marks (75%) in 45 minutes.
- Since 1 June 2026, the test has been run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. Results are usually emailed the day after the test.
- From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.
- After passing, you have 6 months to submit your licence application.
- Crowd controllers may not carry any weapon while doing crowd control work. Security officers may carry firearms or batons only with an approved endorsement.
- Licensing is governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and Regulations 1997.
Frequently asked questions
Is the WA Security Competency Test multiple choice?
No. It uses written responses only: 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four questions. This practice test is multiple choice to check your knowledge, so also practise writing short answers and incident reports.
What is the pass mark?
At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%). You have 45 minutes.
What if I fail?
Book another test. After two unsuccessful attempts your training provider is notified. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking.
How much does the test cost?
The test website lists $70 plus GST per test. Check the booking site for the current fee.
Do security officers sit the WA pre-licence test?
No. The open-book pre-licence tests are for agent licences, such as security agent and crowd control agent, and need 90% to pass.
Can I use training from another state?
From 1 January 2026, WA only accepts training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO. Holders of an interstate licence can apply under mutual recognition instead.