SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 2

Test de práctica 2 de 5 de SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test: 27 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

Vigilante de seguridad
Reino Unido
129 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 27
A customer suddenly seems far more drunk than expected after one drink and is confused. What should you suspect?
- They are just pretending
- Their drink may have been spiked
- They have had a good night
- They are tired and nothing needs to be done
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Their drink may have been spiked
Look after the person, stay with them, tell a manager, get medical help if needed and report it to the police.
Pregunta 2 de 27
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, how are controlled drugs grouped?
- Into legal and medical only
- Into Classes A, B and C
- Into red, amber and green
- Into Levels 1, 2 and 3
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Into Classes A, B and C
Class A drugs carry the highest penalties. Examples include heroin, cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA).
Pregunta 3 de 27
Which of these is a Class A drug?
- Cannabis
- Anabolic steroids
- Amphetamine
- Cocaine
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Cocaine
Cocaine is Class A. Cannabis and amphetamines are Class B, and anabolic steroids are Class C.
Pregunta 4 de 27
Under section 8 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, who can commit an offence?
- A door supervisor who seizes drugs from a customer and hands them to the police
- A person concerned in managing premises who knowingly allows drug supply there
- A cleaner who finds a lost wallet
- A customer who reports drug dealing
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. A person concerned in managing premises who knowingly allows drug supply there
Section 8 makes it an offence for occupiers or people concerned in managing premises to knowingly permit certain drug activities there.
Pregunta 5 de 27
A door supervisor finds a bag of suspected drugs during a search. What should they do?
- Seize it if policy allows, seal and label it with a witness, record it and hand it to the police
- Let the customer keep it
- Keep it in their pocket until the police visit at the end of the night
- Flush it down the toilet
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Seize it if policy allows, seal and label it with a witness, record it and hand it to the police
Drugs should be handled under the venue's drugs policy and passed to the police promptly, with a clear record of who handled them.
Pregunta 6 de 27
Which is a common sign that a person may have taken drugs?
- Very large or very small pupils and unusual behaviour
- Asking staff to call a taxi home
- Talking loudly and laughing with a group of friends at the bar
- Wearing a heavy coat inside the club
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Very large or very small pupils and unusual behaviour
Signs vary by drug and may include pupil changes, sweating, agitation, drowsiness or confusion. Treat medical signs seriously.
Pregunta 7 de 27
On what basis can a door supervisor search a customer?
- Only with a police warrant
- With the customer's consent, usually as a condition of entry
- Only after arresting the customer for a suspected criminal offence
- With no consent, whenever they like
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. With the customer's consent, usually as a condition of entry
Searches at venues rely on consent. A customer who refuses can be refused entry.
Pregunta 8 de 27
Why should door supervisors search customers in view of CCTV where possible?
- To protect both the customer and the door supervisor if there is a complaint
- To make the queue move faster
- Because searching in view of CCTV gives door supervisors the same powers as police
- To embarrass the customer
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. To protect both the customer and the door supervisor if there is a complaint
CCTV and witnesses give an independent record of how a search was done.
Pregunta 9 de 27
During a search, a customer is found with a knife. What should the door supervisor do?
- Ask them to keep it out of sight in a pocket while they are inside
- Let them in if they promise not to use it
- Refuse entry, keep everyone safe and inform the police
- Keep the knife behind the bar for them
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Refuse entry, keep everyone safe and inform the police
Weapons put everyone at risk. Follow the venue's weapons policy and involve the police.
Pregunta 10 de 27
Which equipment is commonly used by door supervisors to communicate with each other?
- Whistles
- Personal mobile phones in their pockets
- Radios or earpieces
- Megaphones only
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Radios or earpieces
Radios let door teams call for help and pass information quickly and quietly.
Pregunta 11 de 27
Why do many door supervisors wear body-worn cameras?
- To replace the need to write incident reports after every shift
- To film customers for social media
- To record incidents as evidence and often to calm behaviour
- To check staff break times
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. To record incidents as evidence and often to calm behaviour
Footage can support reports and protect staff and customers. It must be handled under data protection law.
Pregunta 12 de 27
What should a door supervisor do after an incident where force was used?
- Delete any CCTV of the incident
- Write a full report and make sure it is recorded in the incident log
- Ask the customer to sign a form saying they were not hurt in any way
- Tell no one to avoid trouble
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Write a full report and make sure it is recorded in the incident log
Every use of force should be recorded with the reasons, what was done and any injuries.
Pregunta 13 de 27
What is "positional asphyxia"?
- A breathing problem caused by smoke from a fire in a crowded nightclub
- A drug sometimes found in nightclubs
- A lack of breathing caused by a restrained person's body position
- A legal term for refusing someone entry
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. A lack of breathing caused by a restrained person's body position
Restraint that restricts breathing, especially face down or with pressure on the chest or neck, can kill.
Pregunta 14 de 27
Which restraint position carries the highest risk of serious harm?
- Holding a person face down on the ground with weight on their back
- Escorting a person by the arm while walking them slowly to the exit
- Guiding a person with an open hand
- Standing beside a person and talking
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Holding a person face down on the ground with weight on their back
Ground restraint, especially face down with pressure on the body, greatly increases the risk of positional asphyxia.
Pregunta 15 de 27
Which factor increases the risk of harm during physical intervention?
- The person being intoxicated, overweight or having a medical condition
- The person being calm and cooperative
- The intervention lasting only a few seconds with the person standing up
- The person standing upright
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The person being intoxicated, overweight or having a medical condition
Alcohol, drugs, health problems and prolonged struggle all increase the risk of injury or death.
Pregunta 16 de 27
During a restraint, the person says "I can't breathe" and starts to go limp. What should you do?
- Release the restraint, put them in a safe position, call 999 and give first aid
- Hold them tighter because they may be faking
- Wait for the police to arrive before doing anything, in case the person is faking it
- Leave them and walk away
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Release the restraint, put them in a safe position, call 999 and give first aid
These are signs of a medical emergency. Your duty of care comes first.
Pregunta 17 de 27
What is "acute behavioural disturbance"?
- A condition on a premises licence
- A medical emergency with signs such as extreme agitation and overheating
- A minor argument between two friends that is quickly settled by door staff
- A method of managing a long queue
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. A medical emergency with signs such as extreme agitation and overheating
People showing these signs need urgent medical help. Restraint can be very dangerous for them.
Pregunta 18 de 27
Physical intervention should be used only:
- As a last resort, when other options have failed or are likely to fail
- As the first response to rude customers
- To punish a customer for bad behaviour
- Whenever the venue is very busy and staff are short of time to talk to people
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. As a last resort, when other options have failed or are likely to fail
Non-physical methods, such as talking and offering choices, should be tried first wherever possible.
Pregunta 19 de 27
Which is a "non-restrictive" intervention?
- Holding a person against a wall
- Guiding a person away with an open hand
- Holding a person on the floor
- Restraining a person's arms behind their back
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Guiding a person away with an open hand
Non-restrictive interventions allow the person to move freely and carry less risk than restrictive holds.
Pregunta 20 de 27
Who should a door supervisor contact if a customer is seriously injured outside the venue?
- The venue's accountant
- The ambulance service on 999
- The local council
- The SIA helpline, to report the incident
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The ambulance service on 999
Call 999 for serious injuries, give first aid if trained and keep the area safe.
Pregunta 21 de 27
Why must door supervisors keep the venue's emergency exits clear?
- To stop people leaving through them without paying their bar bill
- To store spare chairs
- So people can escape quickly in a fire or other emergency
- To make cleaning easier
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. So people can escape quickly in a fire or other emergency
Blocked or locked exits can cost lives. Checking exits is part of a door supervisor's duty.
Pregunta 22 de 27
A fight starts inside the venue. What should the door supervisor do first?
- Leave the area until it calms down
- Film it on their phone first so there is clear evidence for the police later
- Call for back-up on the radio and assess the situation before stepping in
- Jump in alone without telling anyone
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Call for back-up on the radio and assess the situation before stepping in
Calling for support and assessing risk keeps staff safer and makes the response more effective.
Pregunta 23 de 27
A door supervisor holds which other type of security role under their SIA licence?
- Close protection
- Security guarding
- Cash and valuables in transit
- Police community support
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Security guarding
A door supervisor licence also allows the holder to work as a security guard.
Pregunta 24 de 27
What sets the hours when a venue in England and Wales may sell alcohol?
- The senior door supervisor on duty at the start of the night
- The customers waiting in the queue
- The premises licence from the licensing authority
- The door supervisor's SIA licence
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. The premises licence from the licensing authority
Opening and sale hours are conditions of the premises licence. Door supervisors should know them.
Pregunta 25 de 27
What is good practice when customers leave at closing time?
- Lock the doors behind them and leave the street outside for the police to deal with
- Let people drink outside to keep them happy
- Encourage them to leave quietly and safely, and help reduce noise for neighbours
- Push everyone out at once
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Encourage them to leave quietly and safely, and help reduce noise for neighbours
Good dispersal supports the prevention of public nuisance and public safety objectives.
Pregunta 26 de 27
Under section 143 of the Licensing Act 2003, who may ask a drunk or disorderly person to leave licensed premises?
- A police officer or an authorised member of staff
- Only an SIA inspector
- Only a judge or magistrate
- Any other customer who is annoyed by the person's behaviour
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A police officer or an authorised member of staff
Staff authorised to make the request, the licence holder or the designated premises supervisor can ask the person to leave.
Pregunta 27 de 27
What does a PASS hologram on a proof of age card show?
- The holder is over 30
- The card is from an accredited proof of age scheme
- The card is a bank card
- The holder is a member of staff at a licensed venue
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The card is from an accredited proof of age scheme
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) accredits proof of age cards. Door staff still check that the photo and date of birth match.

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