BC Security Guard Test (BST) Practice 2026: Test de práctica 3

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

Vigilante de seguridad
Columbia Británica
100 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
What makes consent to a search valid?
- It is given by the person's friend
- It is given after the guard threatens to call police
- It is given freely by a person who knows they can say no
- It is assumed because the person did not complain
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 2 de 25
A person is inside a mall after closing without permission but is not committing a crime. What should a guard usually do first?
- Identify yourself, tell them they must leave, and give them a chance to go
- Lock them inside until morning
- Take their phone as a security deposit
- Arrest them for a criminal offence
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 3 de 25
A guard arrests someone without legal grounds. What could happen?
- Nothing, because guards cannot be sued
- The person arrested must pay the guard's costs
- Police must charge the person anyway
- The guard and employer could face criminal charges or a lawsuit, for example for false imprisonment
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The guard and employer could face criminal charges or a lawsuit, for example for false imprisonment
An unlawful arrest can be an assault and false imprisonment. Always be sure of your grounds, and follow your employer's arrest policy.
Pregunta 4 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 5 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 6 de 25
How do a security guard's arrest powers compare with a police officer's?
- A guard can arrest for any provincial offence anywhere
- A guard has all police powers while on duty
- A guard has more powers than police on private property
- A guard generally has the same arrest powers as any private citizen
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 de 25
On the radio, which word means "I have received your message"?
- Mayday
- Break
- Over and out
- Roger
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Roger
"Roger" (or "copy" at many sites) confirms you received the message. "Mayday" is a distress call.
Pregunta 11 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 12 de 25
What does "over" mean at the end of a radio transmission?
- There is an emergency
- Please repeat your message
- I have finished speaking and expect a reply
- The conversation is finished and no reply is needed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. I have finished speaking and expect a reply
"Over" hands the conversation back. "Out" means the conversation is finished, so "over and out" is a contradiction.
Pregunta 13 de 25
Using the phonetic alphabet, how do you say the licence plate letters "BKM" on the radio?
- Boy Kite Mother
- Bravo Kilo Mike
- Baker King Mary
- Bravo King Mike
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Bravo Kilo Mike
The international phonetic alphabet uses Bravo for B, Kilo for K and Mike for M, so letters are not confused.
Pregunta 14 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 15 de 25
Why does a visible, uniformed guard help prevent crime?
- The law makes crimes near a guard more serious
- Guards can give fines to anyone nearby
- People are less likely to commit a crime when they think someone is watching
- A uniform gives a guard police powers
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. People are less likely to commit a crime when they think someone is watching
This is deterrence. A guard who is seen and alert makes a site a less attractive target.
Pregunta 16 de 25
During a fire evacuation, how should people leave a multi-storey building?
- By the stairs and marked exits, not the elevators
- By the elevators, because they are faster
- By staying at their desks until told to move
- By going up to the roof
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. By the stairs and marked exits, not the elevators
Elevators can stop or open onto a fire floor. Use stairwells and exits, and help people who need assistance according to the fire safety plan.
Pregunta 17 de 25
Under section 30 of the Criminal Code, a person who sees a breach of the peace may…
- fine the people involved
- step in to stop it and detain a person to hand them to a peace officer, using no more force than reasonably necessary
- use any force to punish the people involved
- arrest anyone in the area
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. step in to stop it and detain a person to hand them to a peace officer, using no more force than reasonably necessary
Section 30 lets anyone who witnesses a breach of the peace interfere and detain a person to give them into police custody, using only reasonable force.
Pregunta 18 de 25
A good incident report answers which basic questions?
- Only who and when
- Only what the client wants to hear
- Who, what, when, where, why and how
- Only the guard's opinion of the people involved
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Who, what, when, where, why and how
The 5 Ws and H give a complete, factual picture that someone who was not there can understand.
Pregunta 19 de 25
In the 24-hour clock, what is 7:45 p.m.?
- 17:45
- 21:45
- 07:45
- 19:45
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 19:45
Add 12 to afternoon and evening hours: 7 + 12 = 19, so 7:45 p.m. is 19:45.
Pregunta 20 de 25
Which situation gives a guard the clearest legal grounds for a citizen's arrest?
- A customer says someone looked suspicious
- The guard watches a person smash a car window and take a laptop
- A person matches a vague description from last week
- A person refuses to answer the guard's questions
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The guard watches a person smash a car window and take a laptop
The guard personally finds the person committing an indictable offence (breaking in and theft), which meets section 494(1)(a).
Pregunta 21 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 22 de 25
After a bomb threat, you find an unattended, suspicious package. What should you do?
- Cover it with a coat
- Open it carefully to check
- Do not touch it, move people away, and report it from a safe distance
- Carry it outside
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 23 de 25
An upset customer is shouting at you. Which approach is most likely to calm the situation?
- Turn your back and walk away
- Laugh to lighten the mood
- Stay calm, listen, speak slowly and offer options
- Shout back to show authority
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Stay calm, listen, speak slowly and offer options
A calm voice, active listening and real choices help an upset person come back down. Matching their anger usually makes things worse.
Pregunta 24 de 25
You receive a bomb threat by phone. What should you do?
- Stay calm, keep the caller talking, and write down their exact words, voice and background sounds
- Hang up immediately
- Tell the caller the building is empty
- Treat it as a joke and do nothing
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Stay calm, keep the caller talking, and write down their exact words, voice and background sounds
Details about the caller and the threat help police judge it. Then follow your site's bomb threat procedure and report it right away.
Pregunta 25 de 25
After a private person makes an arrest without a warrant, what does section 494(3) require?
- Deliver the person to a peace officer right away
- Release the person after taking a photo
- Hold the person until the next business day
- Drive the person home
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.

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