Germany Security Guard Test (§ 34a Sachkunde) 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 4 for the Germany Security Guard Test (§ 34a Sachkunde): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Security guard
Germany
100 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Which accident prevention regulation applies specifically to guarding and security services?
- DGUV Vorschrift 23 'Wach- und Sicherungsdienste'
- DGUV Vorschrift 70 for vehicles
- The Food Hygiene Ordinance
- The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
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Answer: A. DGUV Vorschrift 23 'Wach- und Sicherungsdienste'
DGUV Vorschrift 23 sets accident prevention rules for guarding people and property, including patrols, events and cash transport.
Question 2 of 25
As a rule, how old must a person be before a security company may employ them as a guard?
- At least 21
- At least 16
- At least 18
- At least 25
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Answer: C. At least 18
§ 16 BewachV says guards must be at least 18, unless they have a qualification listed in § 8 BewachV.
Question 3 of 25
What does DGUV Vorschrift 23 say about alcohol?
- No alcohol on duty or for a suitable time before duty
- Alcohol is only banned for dog handlers
- One drink per shift is allowed
- Alcohol is fine on night shifts
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Answer: A. No alcohol on duty or for a suitable time before duty
§ 5 DGUV Vorschrift 23 bans alcohol and other intoxicants during duty and for an appropriate time before it.
Question 4 of 25
What must the employer give guards before they start a job?
- Written service instructions (Dienstanweisungen)
- A police badge
- A bonus payment
- A list of the client's private contacts
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Answer: A. Written service instructions (Dienstanweisungen)
§ 4 DGUV Vorschrift 23 requires written general and job-specific instructions, which guards must be able to read at any time.
Question 5 of 25
A client tells a guard to climb an unsafe roof to check a light. This is not in the guard's instructions. What should the guard do?
- Ask a visitor to do it instead
- Do it, but without telling anyone
- Not follow the order, and report it
- Do it quickly to please the client
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Answer: C. Not follow the order, and report it
Under § 4 DGUV Vorschrift 23, guards must not follow client orders that go against their assignment or are clearly unsafe.
Question 6 of 25
A guard will work night shifts at a new site. What does DGUV Vorschrift 23 recommend for getting to know the site?
- Reading the client's annual report
- Only a phone call from the manager
- No briefing; learn on the first night
- A site briefing, including a walk-through in daylight
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Answer: D. A site briefing, including a walk-through in daylight
§ 9 DGUV Vorschrift 23 requires a briefing on the site and its hazards. Its guidance says night staff should also see the site in daylight.
Question 7 of 25
On patrol, a guard finds a broken railing next to a deep drop. What should the guard do?
- Remove the railing completely
- Ignore it; it is the client's problem
- Climb over it to check the drop
- Report the hazard and help secure the area until it is fixed
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Answer: D. Report the hazard and help secure the area until it is fixed
§ 8 DGUV Vorschrift 23 requires guards to report hazards and the measures taken. Temporary protection must be provided until the hazard is removed.
Question 8 of 25
What equipment does DGUV Vorschrift 23 require for guards working in the dark?
- A powerful hand lamp (torch)
- Sunglasses
- A loudspeaker
- A camera drone
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Answer: A. A powerful hand lamp (torch)
§ 10 DGUV Vorschrift 23 says guards in darkness must have a powerful hand lamp. Spare batteries should be within reach.
Question 9 of 25
Which dogs may be used as guard dogs under DGUV Vorschrift 23?
- Only tested dogs, together with a handler
- Any dog the guard owns
- Untrained dogs without a handler
- Dogs that are known to be aggressive
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Answer: A. Only tested dogs, together with a handler
§ 12 DGUV Vorschrift 23 allows only tested dogs as service dogs, led by a handler. Aggressive or unsuitable dogs may not be used.
Question 10 of 25
How many people must normally carry out a cash transport on foot in public areas?
- At least four
- As many as the client wants, even one
- One
- At least two
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Answer: D. At least two
§ 25 DGUV Vorschrift 23 requires at least two people for cash couriers on foot in public, one of whom secures the transport. Limited exceptions apply.
Question 11 of 25
A guest is shouting at the door because he was refused entry. What is the best first step?
- Grab his arm to show control
- Turn your back and ignore him
- Stay calm, speak slowly and keep a safe distance
- Shout louder so he listens
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Answer: C. Stay calm, speak slowly and keep a safe distance
A calm voice and a safe distance lower tension. Raising your voice or touching the person can make the conflict worse.
Question 12 of 25
Which body language helps calm a tense situation?
- Standing very close, face to face
- An open posture with your hands visible
- Crossing your arms and rolling your eyes
- Pointing your finger at the person
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Answer: B. An open posture with your hands visible
Visible hands and an open, side-on stance signal that you are not a threat, while keeping you ready to step back.
Question 13 of 25
What is 'active listening'?
- Nodding while thinking about something else
- Letting the person finish and repeating back what you understood
- Listening only to the facts that help you
- Interrupting to correct mistakes
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Answer: B. Letting the person finish and repeating back what you understood
Active listening shows respect, helps the person feel heard and often lowers anger. It also helps you get the facts right.
Question 14 of 25
Which sentence is an 'I-message' that helps de-escalate?
- "You are being ridiculous."
- "Do what I say or else."
- "You always cause trouble here."
- "I need you to step back so I can help you."
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Answer: D. "I need you to step back so I can help you."
I-messages describe your need without blaming. 'You' accusations often make people defensive and angrier.
Question 15 of 25
Why should you give an angry person a way to back down without losing face?
- It shows that you are weak
- It is required by the Criminal Code
- It makes it easier for them to stop the conflict
- It lets you win the argument in public
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Answer: C. It makes it easier for them to stop the conflict
People who feel cornered or humiliated are more likely to fight. Offering choices, like leaving through a side exit, can end a conflict peacefully.
Question 16 of 25
A situation turns dangerous and you cannot control it safely. What should you do?
- Lock the person in a room
- Move to a safe place and call the police
- Wait and do nothing
- Fight on alone until it is over
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Answer: B. Move to a safe place and call the police
Your own safety comes first. Guards have no police powers, so call the police on 110 and keep observing from a safe position.
Question 17 of 25
What does intercultural competence mean for a guard?
- Avoiding contact with foreign visitors
- Treating people respectfully and not judging them by stereotypes
- Giving people from some countries stricter checks
- Learning every language in the world
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Answer: B. Treating people respectfully and not judging them by stereotypes
Intercultural competence is part of the subject 'dealing with people'. It means being aware of cultural differences and your own assumptions while treating everyone fairly.
Question 18 of 25
A door supervisor refuses a guest entry to a club because of the guest's ethnic origin. Is this allowed?
- No, it is unlawful discrimination under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)
- Yes, but only on weekends
- Yes, if the manager agrees
- Yes, the house right allows any reason
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Answer: A. No, it is unlawful discrimination under the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)
§ 19 AGG bans discrimination because of race or ethnic origin in access to services open to the public, such as clubs and discotheques.
Question 19 of 25
A visitor speaks very little German. How can you communicate best?
- Use short, simple sentences, gestures and, if possible, an interpreter or translation app
- Use slang and long sentences
- Speak louder and faster
- Refuse to help them
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Answer: A. Use short, simple sentences, gestures and, if possible, an interpreter or translation app
Simple language and visual help make your message clear. Getting it wrong can cause misunderstandings and conflict.
Question 20 of 25
What is the main job of an intruder alarm system (Einbruchmeldeanlage)?
- To put out fires
- To detect unauthorised entry and raise an alarm
- To control the room temperature
- To record staff working hours
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Answer: B. To detect unauthorised entry and raise an alarm
Intruder alarm systems use sensors to detect break-ins and send an alarm, often to an alarm receiving centre.
Question 21 of 25
Which sensor detects when a door or window is opened?
- A water meter
- A magnetic contact
- A thermostat
- A smoke detector
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Answer: B. A magnetic contact
A magnetic contact has two parts, one on the frame and one on the door or window. Opening separates them and triggers a signal.
Question 22 of 25
What does a passive infrared (PIR) motion detector react to?
- Smoke in the air
- Heat from a moving body
- Sound from a radio
- Changes in air pressure from the weather
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Answer: B. Heat from a moving body
A PIR detector senses changes in infrared (heat) radiation, for example when a person moves through its field.
Question 23 of 25
What is a manual call point on a fire alarm system used for?
- Raising a fire alarm by hand
- Opening a locked door from outside
- Turning off the lights
- Calling the lift
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Answer: A. Raising a fire alarm by hand
Manual call points (Druckknopfmelder) let anyone trigger the fire alarm by hand when they discover a fire.
Question 24 of 25
Access control systems can identify people in three basic ways. Which list is correct?
- Your car, your phone and your home
- Your job, your boss and your salary
- Something you have, something you know, and something you are
- Your age, your height and your weight
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Answer: C. Something you have, something you know, and something you are
Examples are an ID card (have), a PIN code (know) and a fingerprint or other biometric feature (are). Combining them increases security.
Question 25 of 25
What is the main purpose of mechanical protection such as strong doors, locks and bars?
- To record video
- To resist and delay intruders
- To call the police automatically
- To detect smoke
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Answer: B. To resist and delay intruders
Mechanical protection makes entry harder and slower. Electronic systems then detect an attack and raise the alarm.

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