Manitoba Security Guard Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   When should notebook entries be made?

   • AOnly when a supervisor asks
   • BOnly if police are involved
   • CAt the end of the week
   • DAt the time of the event or as soon as possible after
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   Answer: D. At the time of the event or as soon as possible after

   Write notes while details are fresh. Notes made long after the event carry less weight.

2. Question 2 of 25

   After a bomb threat, you find an unattended, suspicious package. What should you do?

   • ACover it with a coat
   • BOpen it carefully to check
   • CDo not touch it, move people away, and report it from a safe distance
   • DCarry it outside
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   Answer: C. Do not touch it, move people away, and report it from a safe distance

   Never touch or move a suspicious item. Clear the area and let police or trained specialists deal with it.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Under section 494(2), who may arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property?

   • AOnly the owner, never an employee
   • BAny person passing by, for any offence anywhere
   • COnly police officers
   • DThe owner or lawful possessor of the property, or a person they authorize, such as a guard
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   Answer: D. The owner or lawful possessor of the property, or a person they authorize, such as a guard

   Section 494(2) gives this power to the owner or person in lawful possession of the property and to people they authorize, which is how many guards are covered.

4. Question 4 of 25

   After a private person makes an arrest without a warrant, what does section 494(3) require?

   • ADeliver the person to a peace officer right away
   • BRelease the person after taking a photo
   • CHold the person until the next business day
   • DDrive the person home
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   Answer: A. Deliver the person to a peace officer right away

   Section 494(3) says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without a warrant must forthwith (immediately) deliver the person to a peace officer.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Self-defence under section 34 of the Criminal Code has three conditions. Which is one of them?

   • AThe act was reasonable in the circumstances
   • BThe other person was larger
   • CThe person gave three warnings
   • DThe person was on duty
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   Answer: A. The act was reasonable in the circumstances

   Section 34(1) requires a reasonable belief that force or a threat of force is being used, an act done to defend against it, and an act that is reasonable in the circumstances.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Using the phonetic alphabet, how do you say the licence plate letters "BKM" on the radio?

   • ABoy Kite Mother
   • BBravo Kilo Mike
   • CBaker King Mary
   • DBravo King Mike
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   Answer: B. Bravo Kilo Mike

   The international phonetic alphabet uses Bravo for B, Kilo for K and Mike for M, so letters are not confused.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which list contains grounds protected by human rights laws across Canada?

   • ARace, religion, sex, disability and age
   • BClothing brand, hair length and car model
   • CFavourite sports team and music taste
   • DHeight, shoe size and hobbies
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   Answer: A. Race, religion, sex, disability and age

   Federal and provincial human rights laws protect people from discrimination on grounds such as race, religion, sex, disability and age, including when receiving services.

8. Question 8 of 25

   While on patrol, a visitor asks you for directions. What is the best response?

   • ATell them you are too busy
   • BIgnore them so you stay alert
   • CHelp politely and briefly, then carry on with your duties
   • DWalk them across the whole site, leaving your post
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   Answer: C. Help politely and briefly, then carry on with your duties

   Good customer service is part of the job. Be helpful and friendly while keeping your attention on safety and your post.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?

   • AAt the ceiling above the fire
   • BAt the base of the fire
   • CAt the top of the flames
   • DInto the smoke
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   Answer: B. At the base of the fire

   The fuel is burning at the base. Spraying the flames or smoke wastes the extinguisher.

10. Question 10 of 25

    On patrol you find a door unlocked that should be locked. What should you do?

    • ALock it and forget about it
    • BCheck the area with care, secure the door if safe, and record and report it
    • CLeave it, since it is not your job
    • DProp it open so you can get back in
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    Answer: B. Check the area with care, secure the door if safe, and record and report it

    An unlocked door may mean a break-in or a staff mistake. Check safely, call for backup if something seems wrong, and record what you found.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You make a mistake in your notebook. What is the correct way to fix it?

    • ACover it with correction fluid
    • BTear out the page
    • CDraw a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
    • DScribble over it so nobody can read it
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    Answer: C. Draw a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it

    Errors must stay readable so nobody can say you hid or changed information. Never remove pages.

12. Question 12 of 25

    The fire triangle shows the three things a fire needs. What are they?

    • AFuel, carbon dioxide and wind
    • BHeat, water and smoke
    • COxygen, nitrogen and light
    • DHeat, fuel and oxygen
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    Answer: D. Heat, fuel and oxygen

    Take away any one side of the triangle (heat, fuel or oxygen) and the fire goes out.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A visitor complains angrily about the site's parking rules. What should the guard do?

    • AListen politely, explain the rule calmly, and pass the complaint to a supervisor if needed
    • BRefuse to speak to the visitor
    • CArgue until the visitor agrees
    • DTell the visitor the rules are stupid but must be followed
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    Answer: A. Listen politely, explain the rule calmly, and pass the complaint to a supervisor if needed

    Professional guards stay polite, explain without arguing, and know when to involve a supervisor.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does continuity of evidence (chain of custody) mean?

    • ALetting anyone handle evidence as long as they are careful
    • BKeeping evidence in the guard's car
    • CThrowing out evidence after 24 hours
    • DBeing able to account for who had an item of evidence from when it was found until court
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    Answer: D. Being able to account for who had an item of evidence from when it was found until court

    If you cannot show who held the item and when, a court may doubt that it is the same, unchanged item.

15. Question 15 of 25

    An upset customer is shouting at you. Which approach is most likely to calm the situation?

    • ATurn your back and walk away
    • BLaugh to lighten the mood
    • CStay calm, listen, speak slowly and offer options
    • DShout back to show authority
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    Answer: C. Stay calm, listen, speak slowly and offer options

    A calm voice, active listening and real choices help an upset person come back down. Matching their anger usually makes things worse.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Under section 494(2)(b), an owner or authorized guard may arrest within a reasonable time after the offence only if they believe on reasonable grounds that…

    • Athe person admitted the offence on video
    • Bit is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest
    • Cthe property is worth more than $5,000
    • Dthe person has left the province
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    Answer: B. it is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest

    An arrest after the fact is allowed under 494(2)(b) only within a reasonable time and only when it is not feasible for a peace officer to make the arrest.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Why is a guard's notebook important?

    • AIt is the guard's private diary
    • BIt is only for shift schedules
    • CIt replaces all written reports
    • DIt is a record made at the time that helps the guard remember details later, including in court
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    Answer: D. It is a record made at the time that helps the guard remember details later, including in court

    Notes made at or near the time of an event are more reliable. A guard may be allowed to refer to them when testifying.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Can a security guard search a person's bag just because the person looks suspicious?

    • ANo. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
    • BYes, if the guard has a strong feeling
    • CYes, but only at night
    • DYes, guards may search anyone on private property
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    Answer: A. No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority

    Guards have no general power to search. Touching a person or their belongings without consent or legal authority can be an assault.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A business uses security cameras. Which is a good privacy practice?

    • AShare video with anyone who asks
    • BPost clear signs telling people that cameras are in use
    • CKeep every recording forever
    • DPoint cameras into washrooms to catch thieves
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    Answer: B. Post clear signs telling people that cameras are in use

    Privacy guidance on video surveillance says to tell people about cameras, avoid places like washrooms and change rooms, limit who can view recordings, and keep them only as long as needed.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil or paint?

    • AClass B
    • BClass D
    • CClass A
    • DClass C
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    Answer: A. Class B

    Class A is ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, Class B is flammable liquids, Class C is live electrical equipment, Class D is burning metals and Class K is cooking oils.

21. Question 21 of 25

    How do a security guard's arrest powers compare with a police officer's?

    • AA guard can arrest for any provincial offence anywhere
    • BA guard has all police powers while on duty
    • CA guard has more powers than police on private property
    • DA guard generally has the same arrest powers as any private citizen
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    Answer: D. A guard generally has the same arrest powers as any private citizen

    Guards are not peace officers. Their arrest powers come mainly from section 494 of the Criminal Code, which applies to everyone, plus any provincial trespass law.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Section 29(2) of the Criminal Code says a person making an arrest must, where it is feasible, tell the person…

    • Athe guard's home address
    • Bthe store manager's name
    • Cthe reason for the arrest
    • Dthe value of the items taken
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    Answer: C. the reason for the arrest

    Everyone who arrests a person has a duty, where feasible, to give notice of the reason for the arrest (or the warrant or process).

23. Question 23 of 25

    After calling 911 for a medical emergency, why should a guard send someone to meet the ambulance at the entrance?

    • ABecause paramedics cannot enter private property
    • BTo keep the crowd entertained
    • CTo collect payment for the call
    • DTo guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible
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    Answer: D. To guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible

    In large buildings, a guide at the door, with elevators and doors ready, can save valuable minutes.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Which statement best describes reasonable force?

    • AAny force, as long as the person is under arrest
    • BThe least force needed to safely control the situation, judged by what a reasonable person would do
    • CForce that matches the insults the person used
    • DForce that teaches the person a lesson
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    Answer: B. The least force needed to safely control the situation, judged by what a reasonable person would do

    Force must be necessary and proportionate. Courts judge it by what a reasonable person would have done in the same situation.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A guard arrests someone without legal grounds. What could happen?

    • ANothing, because guards cannot be sued
    • BThe person arrested must pay the guard's costs
    • CPolice must charge the person anyway
    • DThe guard and employer could face criminal charges or a lawsuit, for example for false imprisonment
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    Answer: D. The guard and employer could face criminal charges or a lawsuit, for example for false imprisonment

    An unlawful arrest can be an assault and false imprisonment. Always be sure of your grounds, and follow your employer's arrest policy.

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