Saskatchewan Security Guard Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   When should a guard try to put out a fire with an extinguisher?

   • AOnly when the room is full of smoke
   • BOnly when the fire is spreading fast
   • COnly if the fire is small, the alarm has been raised, and there is a clear way out behind them
   • DAlways, before raising the alarm
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   Answer: C. Only if the fire is small, the alarm has been raised, and there is a clear way out behind them

   Raise the alarm first. Fight only a small fire, with the right extinguisher, training and an escape route behind you. If in doubt, get out.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Workers in Canada generally have three basic health and safety rights. Which set is correct?

   • AThe right to overtime, to holidays, and to a uniform
   • BThe right to choose shifts, to work alone, and to skip training
   • CThe right to sue, to strike at any time, and to carry a weapon
   • DThe right to know, to participate, and to refuse unsafe work
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   Answer: D. The right to know, to participate, and to refuse unsafe work

   Occupational health and safety laws across Canada give workers the right to know about hazards, to take part in safety activities, and to refuse dangerous work.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Why should you keep a safe distance (a reactionary gap) from an agitated person?

   • ABecause the law forbids standing close to the public
   • BSo the person cannot read your name tag
   • CSo you do not have to write a report
   • DIt gives you time and space to react if they become violent
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   Answer: D. It gives you time and space to react if they become violent

   Distance buys reaction time. Stand at an angle, out of arm's reach, with a clear way out.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which sentence belongs in an incident report?

   • AThe man looked like a typical thief.
   • BAt 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
   • CI think he was probably on drugs.
   • DEveryone knows people like him steal.
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   Answer: B. At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.

   Reports record facts you saw and heard, with times. Leave out guesses, opinions and stereotypes.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Section 25 of the Criminal Code protects a person acting on reasonable grounds while enforcing the law, but only if they use…

   • Ano force in any situation
   • Bas much force as is necessary for the purpose
   • Ctwice the force used against them
   • Dany force they choose
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   Answer: B. as much force as is necessary for the purpose

   Section 25(1) justifies a private person who is authorized by law to act, if they act on reasonable grounds and use only as much force as is necessary.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which federal law sets privacy rules for private businesses that collect personal information in commercial activities?

   • AThe Criminal Code
   • BPIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
   • CThe Canada Labour Code
   • DThe Access to Information Act
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   Answer: B. PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

   PIPEDA covers personal information collected, used or shared by private-sector organizations in commercial activities, unless a similar provincial law applies.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How many sections does a WHMIS safety data sheet (SDS) have?

   • A24
   • B10
   • C16
   • D8
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   Answer: C. 16

   An SDS has 16 sections, covering hazards, first aid, firefighting, handling, storage and more.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

    • APush, Alert, Spray, Stop
    • BPoint, Activate, Shake, Spray
    • CPull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
    • DPull, Alarm, Spray, Stand
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    Answer: C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    Pull the pin, aim low at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A store owner offers you free goods if you "look the other way" during a theft by a friend. What should you do?

    • ARefuse and report the offer to your supervisor
    • BAccept, but only if the goods are cheap
    • CAsk for money instead
    • DAccept, since it is a small favour
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    Answer: A. Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor

    Accepting gifts for ignoring wrongdoing is unethical, may be a crime, and could cost you your licence.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Your relief guard has not arrived at the end of your shift. What should you do?

    • AStay at your post and contact your supervisor
    • BAsk a member of the public to watch the site
    • CLock the site and go home
    • DLeave on time, since your shift is over
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    Answer: A. Stay at your post and contact your supervisor

    Never leave a post uncovered without permission. Tell your supervisor so they can arrange relief.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Why should a guard vary patrol routes and times?

    • ABecause the same route is boring
    • BSo people cannot predict when the guard will pass
    • CTo avoid writing patrol notes
    • DTo make patrols shorter
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    Answer: B. So people cannot predict when the guard will pass

    A predictable patrol is easy to avoid. Changing routes and timing makes it harder for someone to plan a crime around you.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Which situation gives a guard the clearest legal grounds for a citizen's arrest?

    • AA customer says someone looked suspicious
    • BThe guard watches a person smash a car window and take a laptop
    • CA person matches a vague description from last week
    • DA person refuses to answer the guard's questions
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    Answer: B. The guard watches a person smash a car window and take a laptop

    The guard personally finds the person committing an indictable offence (breaking in and theft), which meets section 494(1)(a).

17. Question 17 of 25

    A good incident report answers which basic questions?

    • AOnly who and when
    • BOnly what the client wants to hear
    • CWho, what, when, where, why and how
    • DOnly the guard's opinion of the people involved
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    Answer: C. Who, what, when, where, why and how

    The 5 Ws and H give a complete, factual picture that someone who was not there can understand.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A person you lawfully arrested stops resisting and becomes calm. What should happen to the force you use?

    • AIncrease it in case they resist again
    • BKeep the same force to be safe
    • CReduce it right away to the minimum needed to keep control
    • DLet them go and leave the area
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    Answer: C. Reduce it right away to the minimum needed to keep control

    Force is only justified while it is needed. Force that continues after resistance stops can be excessive under section 26.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which body language usually helps calm a tense conversation?

    • AStanding face to face, very close
    • BArms crossed and finger pointing
    • COpen hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side
    • DHands resting on your equipment belt
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    Answer: C. Open hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side

    Open, non-threatening body language shows you are not a danger while keeping you ready to react.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Who does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mainly apply to?

    • AOnly federal judges
    • BOnly people born in Canada
    • CEvery private business in every situation
    • DGovernments and those acting for them, such as police
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    Answer: D. Governments and those acting for them, such as police

    Section 32 says the Charter applies to Parliament, the provincial legislatures and government. Private guards are usually not covered unless they act for the state.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You receive a bomb threat by phone. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, keep the caller talking, and write down their exact words, voice and background sounds
    • BHang up immediately
    • CTell the caller the building is empty
    • DTreat it as a joke and do nothing
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    Answer: A. Stay calm, keep the caller talking, and write down their exact words, voice and background sounds

    Details about the caller and the threat help police judge it. Then follow your site's bomb threat procedure and report it right away.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Why are guards often told not to use a two-way radio or cellphone close to a suspicious package?

    • AIt disturbs other workers
    • BRadio signals could set off some explosive devices
    • CIt uses too much battery
    • DThe package could record the call
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    Answer: B. Radio signals could set off some explosive devices

    Some devices can be triggered by radio signals, so report from a safe distance or use a landline, following your site procedure.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    During a fire evacuation, how should people leave a multi-storey building?

    • ABy the stairs and marked exits, not the elevators
    • BBy the elevators, because they are faster
    • CBy staying at their desks until told to move
    • DBy going up to the roof
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    Answer: A. By the stairs and marked exits, not the elevators

    Elevators can stop or open onto a fire floor. Use stairwells and exits, and help people who need assistance according to the fire safety plan.

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