Saskatchewan Security Guard Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 2

Test de práctica 2 de 4 de Saskatchewan Security Guard Test Practice: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Vigilante de seguridad
Saskatchewan
100 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
When should a guard try to put out a fire with an extinguisher?
- Only when the room is full of smoke
- Only when the fire is spreading fast
- Only if the fire is small, the alarm has been raised, and there is a clear way out behind them
- Always, before raising the alarm
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Only if the fire is small, the alarm has been raised, and there is a clear way out behind them
Raise the alarm first. Fight only a small fire, with the right extinguisher, training and an escape route behind you. If in doubt, get out.
Pregunta 2 de 25
Can a security guard search a person's bag just because the person looks suspicious?
- No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
- Yes, if the guard has a strong feeling
- Yes, but only at night
- Yes, guards may search anyone on private property
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
Guards have no general power to search. Touching a person or their belongings without consent or legal authority can be an assault.
Pregunta 3 de 25
Workers in Canada generally have three basic health and safety rights. Which set is correct?
- The right to overtime, to holidays, and to a uniform
- The right to choose shifts, to work alone, and to skip training
- The right to sue, to strike at any time, and to carry a weapon
- The right to know, to participate, and to refuse unsafe work
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The right to know, to participate, and to refuse unsafe work
Occupational health and safety laws across Canada give workers the right to know about hazards, to take part in safety activities, and to refuse dangerous work.
Pregunta 4 de 25
Why should you keep a safe distance (a reactionary gap) from an agitated person?
- Because the law forbids standing close to the public
- So the person cannot read your name tag
- So you do not have to write a report
- It gives you time and space to react if they become violent
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It gives you time and space to react if they become violent
Distance buys reaction time. Stand at an angle, out of arm's reach, with a clear way out.
Pregunta 5 de 25
Which sentence belongs in an incident report?
- The man looked like a typical thief.
- At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
- I think he was probably on drugs.
- Everyone knows people like him steal.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
Reports record facts you saw and heard, with times. Leave out guesses, opinions and stereotypes.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Which statement best describes reasonable force?
- Any force, as long as the person is under arrest
- The least force needed to safely control the situation, judged by what a reasonable person would do
- Force that matches the insults the person used
- Force that teaches the person a lesson
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The least force needed to safely control the situation, judged by what a reasonable person would do
Force must be necessary and proportionate. Courts judge it by what a reasonable person would have done in the same situation.
Pregunta 7 de 25
Section 25 of the Criminal Code protects a person acting on reasonable grounds while enforcing the law, but only if they use…
- no force in any situation
- as much force as is necessary for the purpose
- twice the force used against them
- any force they choose
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. as much force as is necessary for the purpose
Section 25(1) justifies a private person who is authorized by law to act, if they act on reasonable grounds and use only as much force as is necessary.
Pregunta 8 de 25
Which federal law sets privacy rules for private businesses that collect personal information in commercial activities?
- The Criminal Code
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
- The Canada Labour Code
- The Access to Information Act
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
PIPEDA covers personal information collected, used or shared by private-sector organizations in commercial activities, unless a similar provincial law applies.
Pregunta 9 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 10 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 11 de 25
Which list contains grounds protected by human rights laws across Canada?
- Race, religion, sex, disability and age
- Clothing brand, hair length and car model
- Favourite sports team and music taste
- Height, shoe size and hobbies
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Race, religion, sex, disability and age
Federal and provincial human rights laws protect people from discrimination on grounds such as race, religion, sex, disability and age, including when receiving services.
Pregunta 12 de 25
A store owner offers you free goods if you "look the other way" during a theft by a friend. What should you do?
- Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor
- Accept, but only if the goods are cheap
- Ask for money instead
- Accept, since it is a small favour
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor
Accepting gifts for ignoring wrongdoing is unethical, may be a crime, and could cost you your licence.
Pregunta 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 de 25
Which body language usually helps calm a tense conversation?
- Standing face to face, very close
- Arms crossed and finger pointing
- Open hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side
- Hands resting on your equipment belt
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Open hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side
Open, non-threatening body language shows you are not a danger while keeping you ready to react.
Pregunta 20 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 21 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 22 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.
Pregunta 23 de 25
While on patrol, a visitor asks you for directions. What is the best response?
- Tell them you are too busy
- Ignore them so you stay alert
- Help politely and briefly, then carry on with your duties
- Walk them across the whole site, leaving your post
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Help politely and briefly, then carry on with your duties
Good customer service is part of the job. Be helpful and friendly while keeping your attention on safety and your post.
Pregunta 24 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 25 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.

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