Crowded Places Security Course (Australia) 2026

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   How does Australia's Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism describe crowded places?

   • APlaces that charge the public a fee to enter the site
   • BAny building owned or leased by the federal government
   • CPlaces many people can easily reach on a predictable basis
   • DOnly stadiums and arenas that can seat more than 50,000 people
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Places many people can easily reach on a predictable basis

   The Strategy defines crowded places as locations easily accessible by large numbers of people on a predictable basis, such as shopping centres, stadiums, transport hubs and pedestrian malls.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   Under the Strategy, who has primary responsibility for protecting a crowded place?

   • AIts owners and operators
   • BThe local council only
   • CThe Australian Defence Force
   • DThe people who visit it
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Its owners and operators

   Owners and operators have primary responsibility, including a duty of care to protect people who work at, use or visit the site from foreseeable threats.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Which committee is behind Australia's Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism?

   • AThe National Fire and Emergency Protection Committee
   • BThe Federal Committee on Public Event Safety and Crowds
   • CThe Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee
   • DThe Council of Australian Shopping Centre Owners
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee

   The Strategy comes from the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC), which coordinates counter-terrorism work across both countries.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   What does the Crowded Places Self-Assessment Tool help owners and operators do?

   • AWork out how much their building insurance should cost
   • BJudge how attractive their site may be to an attacker
   • CBook police officers to attend a large event
   • DApply for a state security licence online
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Judge how attractive their site may be to an attacker

   The Self-Assessment Tool helps owners judge how attractive their site may be as a target and suggests next steps. It is not a full risk assessment.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   On the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System, what does the 'Probable' level mean?

   • AThere is no information at all that anyone is planning an attack
   • BOver 50% chance of an onshore attack or attack planning within 12 months
   • CAn attack is taking place somewhere in Australia at this very moment
   • DPolice have already arrested every person known to be planning an attack
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Over 50% chance of an onshore attack or attack planning within 12 months

   The system has five levels: not expected, possible, probable, expected and certain. Probable means a greater than 50% chance of an onshore attack or attack planning in the next 12 months.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   In the Escape. Hide. Tell. advice, what does 'Escape' mean?

   • AWait in place until a manager gives the order
   • BRun towards the noise to see what is happening
   • CLeave only after you have collected your belongings
   • DMove away quickly and quietly, if it is safe
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Move away quickly and quietly, if it is safe

   Escape means moving quickly and quietly away from danger, but only if it is safe to do so, and encouraging others to go too.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   In the Escape. Hide. Tell. advice, what should you do if you cannot escape?

   • AMove closer to see what the attacker is doing
   • BStay out of sight and silence your phone
   • CStand near a window so police can see you
   • DCall out loudly so others know where you are
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Stay out of sight and silence your phone

   Hide means staying out of sight and silencing your phone. A good hiding place has a sturdy barrier between you and the attacker.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   In the Escape. Hide. Tell. advice, when should you call Triple Zero (000)?

   • AOnly after the attack is over
   • BOnly if a manager tells you to
   • CWhen it is safe to do so
   • DBefore you try to escape
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. When it is safe to do so

   Tell means contacting police on Triple Zero (000) when it is safe, then following police instructions when they arrive.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   You are escaping from an armed attack and your bag is in the staff room. What do the guidelines say?

   • AGo back for it quickly if nobody seems to be watching
   • BLeave it; take your phone only if it is in reach
   • CWait until the alarm stops, then collect it
   • DAsk a coworker to fetch it for you
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Leave it; take your phone only if it is in reach

   The Active Armed Offender Guidelines say to leave belongings behind. Take your phone if you can, but do not go back for it if that puts you in danger.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    Which details should you give Triple Zero (000) about an armed attack?

    • AThe name and phone number of your employer's insurer
    • BWhere you are, what the attacker looks like and weapons
    • COnly your full name, address and date of birth
    • DYour own opinions about the attacker's politics and beliefs
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Where you are, what the attacker looks like and weapons

    Give your location, a description of the offenders and their direction, the weapons used, the number of people nearby and injured, and stay on the line if asked.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    Armed police arrive where you are hiding. How should you act?

    • ALeave your hiding place at once without being told
    • BRun straight to the officers and hold on to their arms
    • CPoint out the attacker by shining your torch in their direction
    • DKeep your hands visible and avoid quick movements or shouting
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Keep your hands visible and avoid quick movements or shouting

    Police may not know at first who the offender is. Keep your hands visible, avoid quick movements or shouting, and stay hidden until police say it is safe.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    Why should staff and security guide visitors during an attack?

    • AVisitors are responsible for calling police first
    • BVisitors must be searched before they can leave
    • CVisitors may not recognise an attack or know the site layout
    • DVisitors are not allowed to leave without a manager's permission
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Visitors may not recognise an attack or know the site layout

    The guidelines note that visitors may not recognise an attack or know the layout, so knowledgeable staff should guide them using Escape. Hide. Tell.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    How do Australia's crowded places guidelines describe hostile reconnaissance?

    • AA police search of a building and its car park after an attack
    • BA security patrol that checks doors are locked
    • CPurposeful observation of people and places to plan an attack
    • DA loud argument between two members of the public
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Purposeful observation of people and places to plan an attack

    The guidelines define hostile reconnaissance as the purposeful observation of people, vehicles, buildings, places and spaces to gather information for an attack.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    Which behaviour is listed as a possible sign of hostile reconnaissance?

    • ATaking a photo of friends at a cafe
    • BPersistent questions about security routines
    • CAsking a staff member where the nearest toilets are
    • DWaiting outside a shop for a friend
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Persistent questions about security routines

    Indicators include unusual or persistent questions about security, covert photos of security features, and avoiding staff. There may be innocent explanations, so report rather than accuse.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    There is no immediate threat, but a person is acting oddly near a staff entrance. Which approach do the guidelines suggest?

    • AIgnoring them in case they complain
    • BA polite, customer-service approach such as "Can I help you?"
    • CDetaining them in the security office straight away for questioning
    • DTelling them loudly that they look suspicious
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A polite, customer-service approach such as "Can I help you?"

    Where there is no immediate threat, security should approach politely with open questions. Vague or evasive answers are reported under the site's procedures.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Under 'Deny, Detect, Deter', which action is an example of DENY?

    • AAdding more chairs in the food court
    • BChecking what floor plans and photos of the site are online
    • CGiving tours of the CCTV control room
    • DPosting the full security roster on the centre's public website
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Checking what floor plans and photos of the site are online

    Deny includes auditing public information about the site, such as photos, floor plans and security details, so attackers learn less.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    What is the phone number of the National Security Hotline?

    • A1800 333 000
    • B13 11 14
    • C1800 123 400
    • D131 444
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 1800 123 400

    The National Security Hotline is 1800 123 400, for reporting possible terrorism that is not urgent. Use 000 for anything life-threatening.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    An unattended bag has been pushed out of sight behind a bin. Which part of the HOT principle does this match?

    • AHidden
    • BTypical
    • COwned
    • DObviously harmless
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Hidden

    HOT stands for Hidden, Obviously suspicious and Typical. An item deliberately concealed matches Hidden.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    You find an item you think may be a bomb. Within what distance should you avoid using mobile phones and radios?

    • A5 metres
    • B25 metres
    • C1 kilometre
    • D1 metre
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. 25 metres

    The Improvised Explosive Device Guidelines say not to use mobile phones or radios within a 25 metre radius of the item.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    How far should people be moved away from a suspicious item such as a bag?

    • AAt least 15 metres
    • BAt least 50 metres
    • CAt least 100 metres
    • DJust outside the room
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. At least 100 metres

    The guidelines say to cordon off the area and evacuate at least 100 metres from a suspicious item, out of line of sight.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    How far should people be moved away from a suspicious vehicle?

    • AAt least 100 metres
    • BAt least 50 metres
    • CAt least 500 metres
    • DAt least 250 metres
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. At least 500 metres

    A vehicle can carry a much larger device, so the guidelines say to evacuate at least 500 metres from a suspicious vehicle.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    A caller says a bomb has been left in the shopping centre. What should you do during the call?

    • AArgue with the caller and make threats back to them
    • BTransfer the call to a random extension
    • CKeep them talking and write down their exact words
    • DHang up at once so the line is free
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Keep them talking and write down their exact words

    Stay calm, keep the caller talking, write down the exact wording and ask set questions. Then tell security or management and call 000.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    A bomb threat arrives by email. What should you do with the message?

    • AReply and ask the sender for more details
    • BLeave it as it is and call 000
    • CDelete it so nobody panics
    • DForward it to every staff member as a warning
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Leave it as it is and call 000

    Do not reply to, forward or delete the message. Note the sender's address, call 000 and follow police advice.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Why should evacuation assembly areas be checked before people gather there after a bomb threat?

    • ATo check for secondary devices
    • BTo make sure there is enough shade
    • CTo set up a place to sell drinks
    • DTo count the parked cars nearby
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. To check for secondary devices

    The guidelines say assembly points should be checked for secondary devices and kept clear, because attackers may target places where people gather.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    The Hostile Vehicle Guidelines warn that an attacker may force a guard to open a vehicle barrier. What is this method called?

    • ATailgating
    • BRamming
    • CDuress
    • DParking
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Duress

    Duress means forcing a guard or employee to open a barrier. This is why barrier controls must be secure and staff must follow access procedures.

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