WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 5 for the WA Security Licence Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Security guard
Western Australia
125 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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 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
A worker tells you they have lost their access card. What should happen?
- Wait a month to see if it turns up
- Report it so the card can be cancelled
- Lend them your card
- Write the door code on their hand
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Answer: B. Report it so the card can be cancelled
A lost card could be used by someone else. Cancelling it quickly closes the gap.
Question 4 of 25
Who issues security licences in Australia?
- One federal agency issues a single national licence
- Your employer issues your licence
- Each state and territory runs its own licensing system
- Your training provider issues your licence
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Answer: C. Each state and territory runs its own licensing system
Security licensing is a state and territory matter. For example, Victoria Police licenses guards in Victoria and the Office of Fair Trading does so in Queensland.
Question 5 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 6 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.
Question 7 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 8 of 25
When checking photo ID, what should you look for?
- That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
- Only the card's colour
- Only the person's first name
- Whether the person smiles
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Answer: A. That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
Checking the photo, details, expiry and security features helps spot fake, altered or borrowed cards.
Question 9 of 25
How can offering choices help de-escalate a situation?
- It gives the person a sense of control and a way to back down
- It always ends the conversation quickly
- It means you never need to set limits
- It shows you have no authority
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Answer: A. It gives the person a sense of control and a way to back down
People who feel cornered are more likely to fight. Two acceptable options let them save face while still meeting the rules.
Question 10 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 11 of 25
Who may carry items such as batons or handcuffs while working in security?
- Any officer working night shift
- Any officer whose client agrees
- Anyone who buys them legally online
- Only officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training
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Answer: D. Only officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training
Batons, handcuffs and similar items are tightly controlled and need specific licence permission and training. Rules differ between states.
Question 12 of 25
A visitor speaks little English. What should you do?
- Speak louder and faster
- Ignore them until someone else helps
- Use simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed
- Refuse them service
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Answer: C. Use simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed
Plain words, gestures and patience help. For important matters, use an interpreter service rather than guessing.
Question 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 of 25
Who can give a security officer authority to ask people to leave a property?
- Any member of the public
- The owner or occupier, or someone they authorise
- Another customer who is upset
- A journalist covering an event
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Answer: B. The owner or occupier, or someone they authorise
Your authority over a property comes from the person in lawful control of it. Your assignment instructions should tell you what that authority covers.
Question 17 of 25
When should you write notes about an incident?
- Only if someone was injured
- As soon as possible, while the details are fresh
- At the end of the week
- Only if police ask for them
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Answer: B. As soon as possible, while the details are fresh
Notes made at or near the time are more accurate and are more useful as evidence.
Question 18 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 19 of 25
What is the best way to protect a crime scene until police arrive?
- Tidy the area so it is safe
- Move items to your office for safe keeping
- Let staff walk through to check for damage
- Keep people out, touch nothing and record who enters
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Answer: D. Keep people out, touch nothing and record who enters
Evidence can be lost or contaminated very easily. Keep the area secure, note times and names, and hand over to police.
Question 20 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 21 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 22 of 25
Who is allowed to deliver and assess the Certificate II in Security Operations?
- A local council
- A private tutor who is not registered
- A registered training organisation (RTO)
- Any licensed security company
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Answer: C. A registered training organisation (RTO)
Nationally recognised security training must be completed with a registered training organisation, and some states also keep their own list of approved RTOs.
Question 23 of 25
Why should you stay more than an arm's length away from an upset person?
- It gives you time to react and lets them feel less threatened
- It means you do not need to listen
- It shows you are afraid
- It is only needed with strangers
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Answer: A. It gives you time to react and lets them feel less threatened
A safe gap protects you from a sudden strike and respects the person's personal space, which can reduce tension.
Question 24 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 25 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.

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