SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 4

Test de práctica 4 de 5 de SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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

Pregunta 1 de 25
The Human Rights Act 1998 brings which rights into UK law?
- The rights in the European Convention on Human Rights
- The rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The rights in the US Constitution
- Only the rights of employers
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The rights in the European Convention on Human Rights
The Human Rights Act lets people rely on European Convention rights, such as the right to liberty (Article 5) and to respect for private life (Article 8), in UK courts.
Pregunta 2 de 25
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word represents the letter D?
- Dover
- Dog
- David
- Delta
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Respuesta: D. Delta
The phonetic alphabet uses Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and so on so that letters are not misheard on the radio.
Pregunta 3 de 25
Under section 5 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, who commits an offence?
- An operative who forgets their uniform
- A police officer who works in a venue
- A customer who refuses to show photo ID to a door supervisor at the entrance to a nightclub
- A person who knowingly uses unlicensed security operatives to provide security services
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A person who knowingly uses unlicensed security operatives to provide security services
Section 5 makes it an offence to use unlicensed people to carry out licensable activities, unless a defence applies.
Pregunta 4 de 25
How many terrorism threat levels does the UK use?
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 6
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Respuesta: A. 5
The levels are low, moderate, substantial, severe and critical.
Pregunta 5 de 25
Which example is a civil wrong rather than a crime?
- Assault causing injury
- Theft from a shop
- Trespass on private land, in most cases
- Robbery
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Respuesta: C. Trespass on private land, in most cases
Simple trespass on land is usually a civil matter in England and Wales, so the remedy is to ask the person to leave. Theft, assault and robbery are crimes.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Which class of fire involves solid materials such as wood, paper and textiles?
- Class B
- Class A
- Class F
- Class C
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Respuesta: B. Class A
Class A is solids, Class B flammable liquids, Class C flammable gases, Class D metals and Class F cooking oils and fats.
Pregunta 7 de 25
Under section 24A of PACE, when may a non-police officer make an arrest?
- When a police officer cannot reasonably make the arrest instead and it is necessary for a listed reason
- Only with the written permission of the venue manager or the client who employs them
- Only after a court has issued a warrant
- Whenever they feel like it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. When a police officer cannot reasonably make the arrest instead and it is necessary for a listed reason
The arrest must be necessary, for example to stop the person causing injury or damage or making off, and it must not be reasonably practicable for a constable to do it.
Pregunta 8 de 25
Which is an example of non-verbal communication?
- A telephone call
- Facial expressions and body posture
- A radio message
- The words used in a written incident report
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Facial expressions and body posture
Non-verbal communication includes body language, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact. It can say more than words.
Pregunta 9 de 25
In the 4 Cs approach to a suspicious item, what does "Clear" mean?
- Move people away from the item to a safe distance
- Clean the area around the item
- Clear the item away to a bin
- Open the item carefully to check whether it is safe
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Move people away from the item to a safe distance
The 4 Cs are Confirm, Clear, Communicate and Control. Never touch or move the item.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Which right in the Human Rights Act is most affected when a security operative detains someone?
- The right to liberty and security (Article 5)
- The right to freedom of expression (Article 10)
- The right to education
- The right to free elections
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. The right to liberty and security (Article 5)
Detaining someone takes away their liberty. Any arrest must be lawful, or it may breach Article 5 and be false imprisonment.
Pregunta 11 de 25
An unconscious person is breathing normally and has no injuries that stop them being moved. What should you do?
- Put them in the recovery position, call for help and monitor breathing
- Leave them alone to sleep it off quietly
- Sit them upright in a chair so they do not choke, and wait for help
- Give them a drink of water to wake them
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Put them in the recovery position, call for help and monitor breathing
The recovery position keeps the airway open. Keep monitoring until medical help arrives.
Pregunta 12 de 25
Before taking door supervisor or security officer licence training for the first time, what must a learner hold?
- A full UK driving licence
- A firearms certificate
- A personal licence to sell alcohol from the local council
- A valid first aid or emergency first aid certificate
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A valid first aid or emergency first aid certificate
The SIA requires learners to hold a first aid certificate that is valid for at least 12 months from the start of the course.
Pregunta 13 de 25
What is the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)?
- A scheme that lets companies employ unlicensed staff
- A compulsory licence that every security officer must hold in addition to their own
- A voluntary scheme that assesses security companies against a set of standards
- A police vetting service for venue customers
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Respuesta: C. A voluntary scheme that assesses security companies against a set of standards
The ACS is voluntary. Companies that meet its standards can show they are committed to quality.
Pregunta 14 de 25
What is good customer service for a security operative?
- Being polite, helpful and treating everyone fairly
- Ignoring questions that are not about security or safety
- Only helping people who are regular customers
- Being rude so people respect your authority
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Being polite, helpful and treating everyone fairly
Good customer service builds trust and helps prevent conflict.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Which of these jobs needs an SIA front-line licence when done under a contract?
- Driving a taxi
- Serving drinks behind a bar in a licensed nightclub
- Door supervision at licensed premises
- Cleaning offices at night
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Door supervision at licensed premises
Door supervision, security guarding, public space surveillance (CCTV), close protection, cash and valuables in transit and key holding are licensable activities.
Pregunta 16 de 25
You believe a child is in immediate danger. What should you do?
- Call the police on 999
- Wait until the end of your shift to tell your manager
- Ask the child to leave the area
- Do nothing unless you are certain
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Call the police on 999
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Then report your concerns through your organisation's safeguarding procedure.
Pregunta 17 de 25
What is "hostile reconnaissance"?
- Information gathering by people planning an attack, such as filming security points
- A fire drill at a shopping centre
- A friendly visit by a council inspector
- A security patrol carried out by the venue's own staff to look for hidden weapons or bags
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Information gathering by people planning an attack, such as filming security points
Attackers often study a site first. Unusual interest in security, loitering or filming entrances should be reported.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Which change must an SIA licence holder tell the SIA about?
- A change of address or a new criminal conviction
- Buying a new mobile phone
- Changing their hairstyle
- Going on holiday somewhere in the UK for a fortnight
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A change of address or a new criminal conviction
Licence conditions require holders to report changes such as name, address and convictions, cautions or charges.
Pregunta 19 de 25
Which sign may show that a colleague is struggling after a traumatic incident?
- Asking for a coffee break
- Trouble sleeping, flashbacks or avoiding the place where it happened
- Taking annual leave that was booked and approved several months earlier
- Being slightly late once
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Trouble sleeping, flashbacks or avoiding the place where it happened
These can be signs of stress or post-traumatic stress. Colleagues should be encouraged to seek support.
Pregunta 20 de 25
The ADVOKATE mnemonic helps you to:
- Remember the order of fire extinguisher colours
- Plan a patrol route
- Fill in a licence application
- Record the details of what a witness saw
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Record the details of what a witness saw
ADVOKATE stands for Amount of time, Distance, Visibility, Obstruction, Known or seen before, Any reason to remember, Time lapse and Errors.
Pregunta 21 de 25
After making a lawful citizen's arrest, what should a security operative do?
- Question the person until they confess
- Tell them they are under arrest and why, and hand them to the police quickly
- Let the person go once they apologise
- Take them to the security office and search their home or car for stolen goods
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Tell them they are under arrest and why, and hand them to the police quickly
The person should be told why they are being arrested, kept safe, and handed to the police promptly. The arrest must then be recorded.
Pregunta 22 de 25
What is "county lines"?
- A system for counting customers in and out of a venue to stay within its capacity
- Council boundaries for licensing
- Gangs using children and vulnerable people to move and sell drugs across areas
- A type of patrol route
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Gangs using children and vulnerable people to move and sell drugs across areas
Security operatives should watch for signs of exploitation, such as young people out late with unexplained money or phones, and report concerns.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Which is a barrier to effective communication?
- Loud background noise
- Checking the person has understood
- Using simple words
- Speaking clearly
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Loud background noise
Noise, language differences, intoxication and strong emotions can all stop a message being understood.
Pregunta 24 de 25
In the UK, a fire extinguisher with a black label or band contains:
- Foam
- Dry powder
- Water
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
All extinguishers have red bodies with a coloured band: red for water, cream for foam, blue for dry powder, black for CO2 and yellow for wet chemical.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Which body regulates data protection in the UK?
- The Security Industry Authority
- The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- The Health and Safety Executive
- The Crown Prosecution Service
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
The ICO enforces the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.

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