Saskatchewan Security Guard Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A guard sees a person trying car door handles in a parking lot. What is usually the best first action?

   • ARun up and tackle the person
   • BIgnore it because the cars do not belong to the client
   • CKeep watching from a safe spot and report it to police or a supervisor
   • DPost the person's photo on social media
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   Answer: C. Keep watching from a safe spot and report it to police or a supervisor

   Observing and reporting is the core of the job. Rushing in can put the guard and others in danger, and there may not yet be grounds for an arrest.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Section 10(b) of the Charter gives a person who is arrested or detained the right to…

   • Aone free phone call to family only
   • Bhire and instruct a lawyer without delay and be told of that right
   • Cleave whenever they want
   • Drefuse to give their name in court
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   Answer: B. hire and instruct a lawyer without delay and be told of that right

   Section 10 also gives the right to be told promptly why you are arrested or detained. Many employers tell guards to explain both rights after an arrest.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Under section 26 of the Criminal Code, a person who is allowed to use force but uses too much is…

   • Acriminally responsible for the excess
   • Bprotected if they were in uniform
   • Conly responsible if someone dies
   • Dfully protected because they had authority
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   Answer: A. criminally responsible for the excess

   Section 26 says anyone authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What is the purpose of a muster point (assembly area) in an evacuation?

   • ATo hold a meeting about the cause of the fire
   • BTo park emergency vehicles
   • CTo gather people in one safe place so everyone can be accounted for
   • DTo let people collect their belongings
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   Answer: C. To gather people in one safe place so everyone can be accounted for

   A headcount at the muster point tells responders whether anyone may still be inside.

9. Question 9 of 25

   During an evacuation, when may people go back into the building?

   • AOnly when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe
   • BAfter 10 minutes
   • CWhen they can no longer see smoke
   • DWhen the alarm stops ringing
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   Answer: A. Only when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe

   Silence does not mean safety. Re-entry is allowed only when the fire department or the person in charge of the emergency gives the all-clear.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What are a guard's post orders?

    • AThe written instructions for the duties at a specific site
    • BThe guard's licence application
    • CA list of people banned from Canada
    • DA court order given to a guard
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    Answer: A. The written instructions for the duties at a specific site

    Post orders (site instructions) tell you what to do at that site, such as patrol times, access rules and who to call in an emergency. Read them at the start of every shift.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A person is inside a mall after closing without permission but is not committing a crime. What should a guard usually do first?

    • AIdentify yourself, tell them they must leave, and give them a chance to go
    • BLock them inside until morning
    • CTake their phone as a security deposit
    • DArrest them for a criminal offence
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    Answer: A. Identify yourself, tell them they must leave, and give them a chance to go

    Most trespass situations end when the person is told to leave. Trespass laws generally expect notice or a direction to leave before stronger action.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You work alone on night shifts. Which is a good safety practice?

    • ACheck in with your supervisor or monitoring centre at set times
    • BInvestigate every alarm alone, even when you feel unsafe
    • CTell no one where you are patrolling
    • DTurn off your radio to save battery
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    Answer: A. Check in with your supervisor or monitoring centre at set times

    Regular check-ins mean someone will notice quickly if you are hurt or in trouble. Follow your site's working-alone plan.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Where law and employer policy allow it, a guard who has made a lawful arrest may do a limited search mainly for…

    • Aweapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence
    • Binformation to share online
    • Canything the guard is curious about
    • Dthe person's wallet to collect payment
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    Answer: A. weapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence

    A search after arrest is limited to safety and protecting evidence. Many employers do not allow guards to search at all, so follow your policy.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Why should you never leave blank lines or spaces between notebook entries?

    • ABecause supervisors count the lines
    • BSo nothing can be added later, which protects the notes' credibility
    • CTo save paper
    • DBecause blank spaces are reserved for police
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    Answer: B. So nothing can be added later, which protects the notes' credibility

    Blank spaces could let someone add words later. Draw a line through unused space.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which three words sum up the main job of a security guard?

    • AArrest, search and detain
    • BInvestigate, charge and prosecute
    • CPatrol, enforce and punish
    • DObserve, deter and report
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    Answer: D. Observe, deter and report

    Guards protect people and property by watching carefully, being visible so people think twice about crime, and reporting what they see to the right people.

21. Question 21 of 25

    On the radio, which word means "I have received your message"?

    • AMayday
    • BBreak
    • COver and out
    • DRoger
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    Answer: D. Roger

    "Roger" (or "copy" at many sites) confirms you received the message. "Mayday" is a distress call.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What makes consent to a search valid?

    • AIt is given by the person's friend
    • BIt is given after the guard threatens to call police
    • CIt is given freely by a person who knows they can say no
    • DIt is assumed because the person did not complain
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    Answer: C. It is given freely by a person who knows they can say no

    Consent must be voluntary and informed. Consent given under pressure or threats is not real consent.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    When is a court most likely to apply the Charter to a private security guard?

    • ANever, under any circumstances
    • BOnly when the guard works nights
    • COnly when the guard is off duty
    • DWhen the guard acts as an agent of the police, for example on police instructions
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    Answer: D. When the guard acts as an agent of the police, for example on police instructions

    A guard who acts at the direction of police can be treated as a state agent, and then Charter rules such as protection from unreasonable search apply.

25. Question 25 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.

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