SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 27

   A customer suddenly seems far more drunk than expected after one drink and is confused. What should you suspect?

   • AThey are just pretending
   • BTheir drink may have been spiked
   • CThey have had a good night
   • DThey are tired and nothing needs to be done
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   Answer: B. Their drink may have been spiked

   Look after the person, stay with them, tell a manager, get medical help if needed and report it to the police.

2. Question 2 of 27

   Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, how are controlled drugs grouped?

   • AInto legal and medical only
   • BInto Classes A, B and C
   • CInto red, amber and green
   • DInto Levels 1, 2 and 3
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   Answer: B. Into Classes A, B and C

   Class A drugs carry the highest penalties. Examples include heroin, cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA).

3. Question 3 of 27

   Which of these is a Class A drug?

   • ACannabis
   • BAnabolic steroids
   • CAmphetamine
   • DCocaine
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   Answer: D. Cocaine

   Cocaine is Class A. Cannabis and amphetamines are Class B, and anabolic steroids are Class C.

4. Question 4 of 27

   Under section 8 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, who can commit an offence?

   • AA door supervisor who seizes drugs from a customer and hands them to the police
   • BA person concerned in managing premises who knowingly allows drug supply there
   • CA cleaner who finds a lost wallet
   • DA customer who reports drug dealing
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   Answer: B. A person concerned in managing premises who knowingly allows drug supply there

   Section 8 makes it an offence for occupiers or people concerned in managing premises to knowingly permit certain drug activities there.

5. Question 5 of 27

   A door supervisor finds a bag of suspected drugs during a search. What should they do?

   • ASeize it if policy allows, seal and label it with a witness, record it and hand it to the police
   • BLet the customer keep it
   • CKeep it in their pocket until the police visit at the end of the night
   • DFlush it down the toilet
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   Answer: A. Seize it if policy allows, seal and label it with a witness, record it and hand it to the police

   Drugs should be handled under the venue's drugs policy and passed to the police promptly, with a clear record of who handled them.

6. Question 6 of 27

   Which is a common sign that a person may have taken drugs?

   • AVery large or very small pupils and unusual behaviour
   • BAsking staff to call a taxi home
   • CTalking loudly and laughing with a group of friends at the bar
   • DWearing a heavy coat inside the club
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   Answer: A. Very large or very small pupils and unusual behaviour

   Signs vary by drug and may include pupil changes, sweating, agitation, drowsiness or confusion. Treat medical signs seriously.

7. Question 7 of 27

   On what basis can a door supervisor search a customer?

   • AOnly with a police warrant
   • BWith the customer's consent, usually as a condition of entry
   • COnly after arresting the customer for a suspected criminal offence
   • DWith no consent, whenever they like
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   Answer: B. With the customer's consent, usually as a condition of entry

   Searches at venues rely on consent. A customer who refuses can be refused entry.

8. Question 8 of 27

   Why should door supervisors search customers in view of CCTV where possible?

   • ATo protect both the customer and the door supervisor if there is a complaint
   • BTo make the queue move faster
   • CBecause searching in view of CCTV gives door supervisors the same powers as police
   • DTo embarrass the customer
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   Answer: A. To protect both the customer and the door supervisor if there is a complaint

   CCTV and witnesses give an independent record of how a search was done.

9. Question 9 of 27

   During a search, a customer is found with a knife. What should the door supervisor do?

   • AAsk them to keep it out of sight in a pocket while they are inside
   • BLet them in if they promise not to use it
   • CRefuse entry, keep everyone safe and inform the police
   • DKeep the knife behind the bar for them
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   Answer: C. Refuse entry, keep everyone safe and inform the police

   Weapons put everyone at risk. Follow the venue's weapons policy and involve the police.

10. Question 10 of 27

    Which equipment is commonly used by door supervisors to communicate with each other?

    • AWhistles
    • BPersonal mobile phones in their pockets
    • CRadios or earpieces
    • DMegaphones only
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    Answer: C. Radios or earpieces

    Radios let door teams call for help and pass information quickly and quietly.

11. Question 11 of 27

    Why do many door supervisors wear body-worn cameras?

    • ATo replace the need to write incident reports after every shift
    • BTo film customers for social media
    • CTo record incidents as evidence and often to calm behaviour
    • DTo check staff break times
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    Answer: C. To record incidents as evidence and often to calm behaviour

    Footage can support reports and protect staff and customers. It must be handled under data protection law.

12. Question 12 of 27

    What should a door supervisor do after an incident where force was used?

    • ADelete any CCTV of the incident
    • BWrite a full report and make sure it is recorded in the incident log
    • CAsk the customer to sign a form saying they were not hurt in any way
    • DTell no one to avoid trouble
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    Answer: B. Write a full report and make sure it is recorded in the incident log

    Every use of force should be recorded with the reasons, what was done and any injuries.

13. Question 13 of 27

    What is "positional asphyxia"?

    • AA breathing problem caused by smoke from a fire in a crowded nightclub
    • BA drug sometimes found in nightclubs
    • CA lack of breathing caused by a restrained person's body position
    • DA legal term for refusing someone entry
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    Answer: C. A lack of breathing caused by a restrained person's body position

    Restraint that restricts breathing, especially face down or with pressure on the chest or neck, can kill.

14. Question 14 of 27

    Which restraint position carries the highest risk of serious harm?

    • AHolding a person face down on the ground with weight on their back
    • BEscorting a person by the arm while walking them slowly to the exit
    • CGuiding a person with an open hand
    • DStanding beside a person and talking
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    Answer: A. Holding a person face down on the ground with weight on their back

    Ground restraint, especially face down with pressure on the body, greatly increases the risk of positional asphyxia.

15. Question 15 of 27

    Which factor increases the risk of harm during physical intervention?

    • AThe person being intoxicated, overweight or having a medical condition
    • BThe person being calm and cooperative
    • CThe intervention lasting only a few seconds with the person standing up
    • DThe person standing upright
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    Answer: A. The person being intoxicated, overweight or having a medical condition

    Alcohol, drugs, health problems and prolonged struggle all increase the risk of injury or death.

16. Question 16 of 27

    During a restraint, the person says "I can't breathe" and starts to go limp. What should you do?

    • ARelease the restraint, put them in a safe position, call 999 and give first aid
    • BHold them tighter because they may be faking
    • CWait for the police to arrive before doing anything, in case the person is faking it
    • DLeave them and walk away
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    Answer: A. Release the restraint, put them in a safe position, call 999 and give first aid

    These are signs of a medical emergency. Your duty of care comes first.

17. Question 17 of 27

    What is "acute behavioural disturbance"?

    • AA condition on a premises licence
    • BA medical emergency with signs such as extreme agitation and overheating
    • CA minor argument between two friends that is quickly settled by door staff
    • DA method of managing a long queue
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    Answer: B. A medical emergency with signs such as extreme agitation and overheating

    People showing these signs need urgent medical help. Restraint can be very dangerous for them.

18. Question 18 of 27

    Physical intervention should be used only:

    • AAs a last resort, when other options have failed or are likely to fail
    • BAs the first response to rude customers
    • CTo punish a customer for bad behaviour
    • DWhenever the venue is very busy and staff are short of time to talk to people
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    Answer: A. As a last resort, when other options have failed or are likely to fail

    Non-physical methods, such as talking and offering choices, should be tried first wherever possible.

19. Question 19 of 27

    Which is a "non-restrictive" intervention?

    • AHolding a person against a wall
    • BGuiding a person away with an open hand
    • CHolding a person on the floor
    • DRestraining a person's arms behind their back
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    Answer: B. Guiding a person away with an open hand

    Non-restrictive interventions allow the person to move freely and carry less risk than restrictive holds.

20. Question 20 of 27

    Who should a door supervisor contact if a customer is seriously injured outside the venue?

    • AThe venue's accountant
    • BThe ambulance service on 999
    • CThe local council
    • DThe SIA helpline, to report the incident
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    Answer: B. The ambulance service on 999

    Call 999 for serious injuries, give first aid if trained and keep the area safe.

21. Question 21 of 27

    Why must door supervisors keep the venue's emergency exits clear?

    • ATo stop people leaving through them without paying their bar bill
    • BTo store spare chairs
    • CSo people can escape quickly in a fire or other emergency
    • DTo make cleaning easier
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    Answer: C. So people can escape quickly in a fire or other emergency

    Blocked or locked exits can cost lives. Checking exits is part of a door supervisor's duty.

22. Question 22 of 27

    A fight starts inside the venue. What should the door supervisor do first?

    • ALeave the area until it calms down
    • BFilm it on their phone first so there is clear evidence for the police later
    • CCall for back-up on the radio and assess the situation before stepping in
    • DJump in alone without telling anyone
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    Answer: C. Call for back-up on the radio and assess the situation before stepping in

    Calling for support and assessing risk keeps staff safer and makes the response more effective.

23. Question 23 of 27

    A door supervisor holds which other type of security role under their SIA licence?

    • AClose protection
    • BSecurity guarding
    • CCash and valuables in transit
    • DPolice community support
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    Answer: B. Security guarding

    A door supervisor licence also allows the holder to work as a security guard.

24. Question 24 of 27

    What sets the hours when a venue in England and Wales may sell alcohol?

    • AThe senior door supervisor on duty at the start of the night
    • BThe customers waiting in the queue
    • CThe premises licence from the licensing authority
    • DThe door supervisor's SIA licence
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    Answer: C. The premises licence from the licensing authority

    Opening and sale hours are conditions of the premises licence. Door supervisors should know them.

25. Question 25 of 27

    What is good practice when customers leave at closing time?

    • ALock the doors behind them and leave the street outside for the police to deal with
    • BLet people drink outside to keep them happy
    • CEncourage them to leave quietly and safely, and help reduce noise for neighbours
    • DPush everyone out at once
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    Answer: C. Encourage them to leave quietly and safely, and help reduce noise for neighbours

    Good dispersal supports the prevention of public nuisance and public safety objectives.

26. Question 26 of 27

    Under section 143 of the Licensing Act 2003, who may ask a drunk or disorderly person to leave licensed premises?

    • AA police officer or an authorised member of staff
    • BOnly an SIA inspector
    • COnly a judge or magistrate
    • DAny other customer who is annoyed by the person's behaviour
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    Answer: A. A police officer or an authorised member of staff

    Staff authorised to make the request, the licence holder or the designated premises supervisor can ask the person to leave.

27. Question 27 of 27

    What does a PASS hologram on a proof of age card show?

    • AThe holder is over 30
    • BThe card is from an accredited proof of age scheme
    • CThe card is a bank card
    • DThe holder is a member of staff at a licensed venue
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    Answer: B. The card is from an accredited proof of age scheme

    The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) accredits proof of age cards. Door staff still check that the photo and date of birth match.

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The real test: 70% in each main multiple-choice exam (72 questions and 50 questions); 80% in the physical intervention exam