Alberta Security Guard Test (ABST) Practice 2026: Test de práctica 3

Test de práctica 3 de 4 de Alberta Security Guard Test (ABST) Practice: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Vigilante de seguridad
Alberta
105 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
A business uses security cameras. Which is a good privacy practice?
- Share video with anyone who asks
- Post clear signs telling people that cameras are in use
- Keep every recording forever
- Point cameras into washrooms to catch thieves
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Post clear signs telling people that cameras are in use
Privacy guidance on video surveillance says to tell people about cameras, avoid places like washrooms and change rooms, limit who can view recordings, and keep them only as long as needed.
Pregunta 2 de 25
Why should a guard vary patrol routes and times?
- Because the same route is boring
- So people cannot predict when the guard will pass
- To avoid writing patrol notes
- To make patrols shorter
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 3 de 25
Section 29(2) of the Criminal Code says a person making an arrest must, where it is feasible, tell the person…
- the guard's home address
- the store manager's name
- the reason for the arrest
- the value of the items taken
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. the reason for the arrest
Everyone who arrests a person has a duty, where feasible, to give notice of the reason for the arrest (or the warrant or process).
Pregunta 4 de 25
Your relief guard has not arrived at the end of your shift. What should you do?
- Stay at your post and contact your supervisor
- Ask a member of the public to watch the site
- Lock the site and go home
- Leave on time, since your shift is over
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay at your post and contact your supervisor
Never leave a post uncovered without permission. Tell your supervisor so they can arrange relief.
Pregunta 5 de 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…
- the person admitted the offence on video
- it is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest
- the property is worth more than $5,000
- the person has left the province
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Self-defence under section 34 of the Criminal Code has three conditions. Which is one of them?
- The act was reasonable in the circumstances
- The other person was larger
- The person gave three warnings
- The person was on duty
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 7 de 25
A visitor complains angrily about the site's parking rules. What should the guard do?
- Listen politely, explain the rule calmly, and pass the complaint to a supervisor if needed
- Refuse to speak to the visitor
- Argue until the visitor agrees
- Tell the visitor the rules are stupid but must be followed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 8 de 25
Why should a guard write reports in the first person ("I saw…") and in plain language?
- It hides who wrote the report
- It lets the guard include rumours
- It makes the report longer
- It makes clear what the guard personally saw and did, and is easy to understand
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It makes clear what the guard personally saw and did, and is easy to understand
Clear first-person writing shows which facts come from your own senses. Simple words reduce mistakes when others read the report.
Pregunta 9 de 25
Under section 26 of the Criminal Code, a person who is allowed to use force but uses too much is…
- criminally responsible for the excess
- protected if they were in uniform
- only responsible if someone dies
- fully protected because they had authority
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. criminally responsible for the excess
Section 26 says anyone authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess.
Pregunta 10 de 25
After calling 911 for a medical emergency, why should a guard send someone to meet the ambulance at the entrance?
- Because paramedics cannot enter private property
- To keep the crowd entertained
- To collect payment for the call
- To guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. To guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible
In large buildings, a guide at the door, with elevators and doors ready, can save valuable minutes.
Pregunta 11 de 25
What are a guard's post orders?
- The written instructions for the duties at a specific site
- The guard's licence application
- A list of people banned from Canada
- A court order given to a guard
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 12 de 25
Which provinces have their own private-sector privacy laws that apply instead of PIPEDA for most activity inside the province?
- Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec
- Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island and Yukon
- Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia
- Every province and territory
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec
Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec have private-sector privacy laws considered substantially similar to PIPEDA.
Pregunta 13 de 25
A person you lawfully arrested stops resisting and becomes calm. What should happen to the force you use?
- Increase it in case they resist again
- Keep the same force to be safe
- Reduce it right away to the minimum needed to keep control
- Let them go and leave the area
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 14 de 25
Who does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mainly apply to?
- Only federal judges
- Only people born in Canada
- Every private business in every situation
- Governments and those acting for them, such as police
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Under section 494(1)(b), a private person may arrest someone they believe on reasonable grounds has committed a criminal offence and who is…
- acting nervous near the exit
- escaping from, and being freshly pursued by, people with lawful authority to arrest them
- known to have a criminal record
- refusing to show identification
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. escaping from, and being freshly pursued by, people with lawful authority to arrest them
Section 494(1)(b) covers a person who has committed a criminal offence and is escaping from, and freshly pursued by, people who have lawful authority to arrest.
Pregunta 16 de 25
You work alone on night shifts. Which is a good safety practice?
- Check in with your supervisor or monitoring centre at set times
- Investigate every alarm alone, even when you feel unsafe
- Tell no one where you are patrolling
- Turn off your radio to save battery
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 17 de 25
How many sections does a WHMIS safety data sheet (SDS) have?
- 24
- 10
- 16
- 8
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. 16
An SDS has 16 sections, covering hazards, first aid, firefighting, handling, storage and more.
Pregunta 18 de 25
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
- Point, Activate, Shake, Spray
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- Pull, Alarm, Spray, Stand
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 19 de 25
Under section 494(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, anyone may arrest without a warrant a person they find committing which kind of offence?
- An indictable offence
- A parking violation
- Any provincial offence
- Any municipal bylaw offence
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. An indictable offence
Section 494(1)(a) lets any person arrest someone they find committing an indictable offence.
Pregunta 20 de 25
Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil or paint?
- Class B
- Class D
- Class A
- Class C
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Class B
Class A is ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, Class B is flammable liquids, Class C is live electrical equipment, Class D is burning metals and Class K is cooking oils.
Pregunta 21 de 25
When should notebook entries be made?
- Only when a supervisor asks
- Only if police are involved
- At the end of the week
- At the time of the event or as soon as possible after
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. At the time of the event or as soon as possible after
Write notes while details are fresh. Notes made long after the event carry less weight.
Pregunta 22 de 25
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?
- At the ceiling above the fire
- At the base of the fire
- At the top of the flames
- Into the smoke
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At the base of the fire
The fuel is burning at the base. Spraying the flames or smoke wastes the extinguisher.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Where do the main rules on trespassing on private property come from in Canada?
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The Criminal Code only
- Provincial and territorial trespass laws
- Municipal parking bylaws
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Provincial and territorial trespass laws
Each province has its own trespass law, such as Alberta's Trespass to Premises Act and Ontario's Trespass to Property Act. Learn the one where you work.
Pregunta 24 de 25
A concert posts a rule that bags are checked at the door. A person refuses the check. What is the proper response?
- Accuse them of theft in front of others
- Arrest the person for refusing
- Politely refuse them entry, since the check is a condition of entry
- Search the bag by force
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Politely refuse them entry, since the check is a condition of entry
A bag check at the door is a condition of entry. The person may say no and not enter. Refusing is not an offence.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Why are guards often told not to use a two-way radio or cellphone close to a suspicious package?
- It disturbs other workers
- Radio signals could set off some explosive devices
- It uses too much battery
- The package could record the call
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.

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