How many questions are on the Manitoba security guard exam?

Manitoba's public licensing FAQ does not give the number of questions, a time limit or a pass mark. The mock exam here uses 50 questions without a pass line, so treat its length as practice only.

How many times can I write the Manitoba exam?

Three times. If you do not pass after three attempts, you must take the full 40-hour course again.

Which record checks do I need in Manitoba?

A Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check from the police where you live, both within 6 months of applying. If charges or convictions show up, you also need a fingerprint-certified check.

Can a Manitoba guard carry handcuffs or a baton?

Handcuffs are not specifically banned, but only minimum force may be used. Batons are not banned, but guards should not carry or use them as weapons. OC spray is prohibited.

Can I start working while my application is processed?

No. You may not work as a guard until you receive your physical licence card.

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Pregunta 1 de 20

Which Manitoba law requires security guards to be licensed?

The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act
The Security Services Act
The Security Services and Investigators Act

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: B. The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act

Manitoba licenses security guards and private investigators under The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act.

Pregunta 2 de 20

What training must new security guards complete in Manitoba?

A two-year college diploma
A 20-hour online video course
No training is required
The 40-hour Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (MSGTP)

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: D. The 40-hour Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (MSGTP)

Guards must complete the 40-hour MSGTP and pass the final provincial exam to get a training certificate.

Pregunta 3 de 20

Who delivers the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program?

Manitoba Justice staff
The Winnipeg Police Service only
Any employer, without approval
Trainers approved by Manitoba Justice

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: D. Trainers approved by Manitoba Justice

Manitoba Justice does not teach the course. It approves trainers, and each trainer sets its own fees.

Pregunta 4 de 20

How is Manitoba's final provincial security guard exam written?

Online, hosted by E-proctor
At a Manitoba Public Insurance office
As an oral interview with the Registrar
On paper at a police station

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Respuesta: A. Online, hosted by E-proctor

The final exam is hosted online by E-proctor. You pay the exam fee to E-proctor when you schedule it.

Pregunta 5 de 20

How many chances do you get to pass Manitoba's final security guard exam before repeating the course?

Three
Two
Unlimited
One

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Respuesta: A. Three

You have three opportunities. After that, you must take the full course again.

Pregunta 6 de 20

Which checks must you submit with a Manitoba security guard licence application?

A credit check and a driving abstract
A Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check from the police where you live
A medical exam and a fitness test
A social media review

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: B. A Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check from the police where you live

Both checks are required. If the criminal record check shows charges or convictions, a fingerprint-certified check is also needed.

Pregunta 7 de 20

How recent must the record checks be when you apply for a Manitoba security guard licence?

Within 1 month
Within 6 months of the application
Within 2 years
Within 5 years

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Respuesta: B. Within 6 months of the application

The Child Abuse Registry check and the criminal record check must be dated within the 6 months before you apply.

Pregunta 8 de 20

While you are licensed in Manitoba, how long are your record checks and licence photo valid?

1 year
For life
5 years
3 years, and the licence ends if they expire

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: D. 3 years, and the licence ends if they expire

Checks and the photo are valid for three years. If one expires, the licence is terminated, so keep them current.

Pregunta 9 de 20

How long is a Manitoba security guard licence valid?

1 year, renewed every year
5 years
2 years
3 years

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Respuesta: A. 1 year, renewed every year

Licences are renewed every year. Manitoba recommends sending your renewal at least two months before it expires.

Pregunta 10 de 20

Your Manitoba licence has expired. How long is the grace period before you must make a new application?

There is no grace period
1 year
30 days
6 months

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Respuesta: C. 30 days

There is a 30-day grace period after expiry. After that, you must apply again as a new applicant.

Pregunta 11 de 20

When may you start working as a security guard in Manitoba?

As soon as you pay the fee
Once you have received your physical licence card
As soon as you finish the course
As soon as you apply

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Respuesta: B. Once you have received your physical licence card

Work cannot start until you have the physical licence card. Carry it at all times while working and show it when asked.

Pregunta 12 de 20

What identification may a Manitoba security guard use on duty?

A badge
A police-style shield
Any company card
Only the licence; badges and shields are not allowed

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: D. Only the licence; badges and shields are not allowed

The licence is the only identification the Act allows. Badges and shields are not permitted.

Pregunta 13 de 20

What wording must appear on a Manitoba security guard's uniform?

POLICE on the back
OFFICER on each sleeve
SECURITY GUARD on the chest of both the torso garment and the outer garment
No wording is needed

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: C. SECURITY GUARD on the chest of both the torso garment and the outer garment

Guards must wear a uniform under section 33(1) of the Act, and it must clearly identify them as a security guard.

Pregunta 14 de 20

A Manitoba security guard uniform must not resemble which kind of uniform?

A hospital uniform
A police or military uniform
A restaurant uniform
A sports team uniform

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: B. A police or military uniform

Uniforms must not look like police or military uniforms and must identify the wearer as a security guard.

Pregunta 15 de 20

What is Manitoba's rule on uniforms for private investigators?

They may not wear uniforms
They must wear the same uniform as guards
They must wear a police-style uniform
They may choose any uniform with a badge

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Respuesta: A. They may not wear uniforms

Private investigators cannot wear uniforms. Security guards must wear one.

Pregunta 16 de 20

How can a loss prevention officer in Manitoba work without a uniform?

By working only at night
By wearing a badge instead
By getting a uniform exemption approved by the program, which is printed on the back of the licence
By asking the store manager

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: C. By getting a uniform exemption approved by the program, which is printed on the back of the licence

Loss prevention officers may apply for an exemption. Without one, the uniform rules in the regulation apply.

Pregunta 17 de 20

May a Manitoba security guard carry OC (pepper) spray?

Yes, but only at night
Yes, after a one-day course
No. It is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code
Yes, with employer approval

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: C. No. It is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code

Manitoba does not allow OC spray because it is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code. Licensees also may not carry restricted weapons.

Pregunta 18 de 20

What is Manitoba's guidance on handcuffs for security guards?

They are banned for all guards
They are not specifically banned, but only the minimum force needed may be used on a person lawfully under arrest
Every guard must carry them
They may be used to punish people

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: B. They are not specifically banned, but only the minimum force needed may be used on a person lawfully under arrest

Handcuffs are not specifically prohibited, employers should monitor their use closely, and only minimum force may be used to restrain a lawfully arrested person.

Pregunta 19 de 20

A Manitoba licensee is charged with a criminal offence. How soon must they tell the Registrar?

At the next renewal
Within 24 hours
Within 15 days
Within 30 days

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Respuesta: C. Within 15 days

Under section 19.1 of the Act, criminal charges, convictions and changes to your address for service must be reported within 15 days.

Pregunta 20 de 20

A former police officer wants a Manitoba security guard licence. What option may be open to them?

Challenging the final exam, with the Registrar's approval
A 200-hour course
Automatic licensing with no exam
They cannot be licensed

Ver respuesta

Respuesta: A. Challenging the final exam, with the Registrar's approval

Former law enforcement, sheriff and correctional officers may challenge the final exam if the Registrar approves.

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