Victoria Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 25

   You find a used syringe on the ground. What should you do?

   • ADo not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure
   • BLeave it for someone else
   • CKick it into the garden
   • DPick it up and throw it in a normal bin
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Do not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure

   Needlestick injuries can spread disease. Use tongs or gloves and a sharps container, or block off the area and report it.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   How should a security officer treat the power of arrest?

   • AAs a way to make people pay debts
   • BAs a last resort when other options will not work
   • CAs the first response to any rule breach
   • DAs a way to enforce venue rules such as dress codes
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. As a last resort when other options will not work

   Arrest carries high legal and safety risks. Observing, reporting and calling police are usually safer and more effective options.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Why should you vary your patrol times and routes?

   • ATo avoid walking past cameras
   • BTo make the shift go faster
   • CSo people cannot predict where you will be
   • DBecause the same route is boring
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. So people cannot predict where you will be

   Predictable patrols are easy for offenders to avoid. Varying them increases deterrence and the chance of detecting problems.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   What is the most important detail to give the emergency service on a Triple Zero call?

   • AYour shift times
   • BYour opinion of who is to blame
   • CThe exact address or location
   • DThe weather
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The exact address or location

   Help cannot come if they do not know where to go. Give a clear address or landmark and stay calm.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Why should you rule a line through blank spaces in your notebook?

   • ATo save ink
   • BBecause the regulator collects notebooks
   • CSo nothing can be added later
   • DTo make the page look tidy
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. So nothing can be added later

   Closing off blank space protects the notes from later additions and keeps them reliable as evidence.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Which action helps calm an angry person?

   • AStanding very close to show control
   • BArguing until they admit fault
   • CSpeaking calmly, listening and giving them space
   • DPointing your finger at them
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Speaking calmly, listening and giving them space

   A calm tone, respect and space lower tension. Aggressive body language usually makes things worse.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   During screening you find an item that may be dangerous. What should you do?

   • AKeep it for yourself
   • BHand it back and let them in
   • CThrow it in the nearest bin
   • DFollow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Follow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely

   Screening procedures tell you how to deal with prohibited or dangerous items, including when to call police.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Which is an example of active listening?

   • APlanning your reply while they talk
   • BRepeating back what the person said in your own words
   • CLooking at your phone to stay busy
   • DInterrupting to save time
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Repeating back what the person said in your own words

   Paraphrasing shows the person you are listening and checks that you understood. It can also calm people down.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   In general terms, what is an assault?

   • AApplying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse
   • BOnly an attack using a weapon
   • COnly an attack that causes serious injury
   • DOnly an attack on a police officer
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Applying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse

   Assault can include touching someone or making them fear immediate force, without their consent or a lawful excuse. Injury is not required.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Two groups start arguing in a venue. What is usually the first step?

    • ALet them settle it themselves
    • BSeparate the groups and talk to each side calmly
    • CCall the whole venue to watch
    • DRemove only the louder group
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Separate the groups and talk to each side calmly

    Separating people reduces the chance of a fight and lets you hear each side. Get backup early if the groups are large.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Why are check-in calls important for a security officer working alone?

    • AThey are only needed in winter
    • BThey replace incident reports
    • CThey prove you are awake
    • DSomeone will notice quickly if you need help
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Someone will notice quickly if you need help

    Lone workers face extra risk. Regular check-ins mean help can be sent if you fail to call in.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    A person you asked to leave pushes past you and runs off. Nobody is in danger. What is the best response?

    • AChase them down the street
    • BTackle them before they reach the exit
    • CThrow something to slow them down
    • DLet them go, note a description and report it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Let them go, note a description and report it

    Chasing or tackling creates a high risk of injury and may not be lawful. A good description and report are usually the right outcome.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    You notice that an area at an event is becoming dangerously overcrowded. What should you do?

    • ATell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area
    • BIgnore it because the crowd seems happy
    • CWait until someone complains
    • DOpen more bars to keep people busy
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Tell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area

    Overcrowding can lead to crushing. Acting early, such as stopping entry and opening space, can prevent serious injuries.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

    • AThey mean exactly the same thing
    • BA hazard is always a chemical
    • CRisk only applies to money
    • DA hazard can cause harm; risk is how likely and how serious the harm is
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A hazard can cause harm; risk is how likely and how serious the harm is

    A wet floor is a hazard. The risk is the chance someone slips and how badly they could be hurt.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    When you give evidence in court, how should you use your notebook?

    • ARead out a script your manager wrote
    • BAsk the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time
    • CRely on memory and guess any gaps
    • DAdd new details to your notes the night before
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Ask the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time

    Notes made at or soon after the event help you give accurate evidence. Changing them later would damage your credibility.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    What should you tell the officer taking over your post at shift change?

    • AAny incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site
    • BNothing, because they can read the log later
    • CGossip about the client's staff
    • DOnly the time you arrived
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Any incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site

    A clear handover means nothing is missed. Record it in the log so there is a written record too.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How should you treat personal information you collect at work, such as names in a visitor log?

    • AUse it only for the job and keep it secure
    • BPost it online to warn others
    • CTake copies home to save time
    • DShare it with friends if they ask
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Use it only for the job and keep it secure

    Personal information must be handled carefully and only for its purpose. Misusing it can breach privacy law and your licence conditions.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    When you call Triple Zero, what is the first thing the operator asks?

    • AYour security licence number
    • BYour employer's name
    • CWhether you need police, fire or ambulance
    • DYour date of birth
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Whether you need police, fire or ambulance

    The operator first asks which service you need, then connects you to that service.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What should you check before starting a patrol?

    • AThat the client is home
    • BNothing, you can check later
    • CThat your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions
    • DThat your phone has games loaded
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. That your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions

    Working equipment and a clear understanding of your instructions keep you safe and effective.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Which is an example of non-verbal communication?

    • AGiving directions to the exit
    • BSpeaking on the radio
    • CWriting in your notebook
    • DStanding with your arms tightly crossed
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Standing with your arms tightly crossed

    Body language, facial expression and posture send messages without words. Crossed arms can look defensive or unfriendly.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What should you do after any use of force?

    • ADelete any CCTV that shows it
    • BReport it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid
    • CKeep quiet unless someone complains
    • DTell only the co-worker who was with you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Report it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid

    Prompt, honest reporting protects everyone and is normally required by your employer. Anyone injured needs care straight away.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    What is the main purpose of access control?

    • ARecording every passer-by on the street
    • BMaking sure only authorised people and vehicles enter
    • CCollecting money at the entrance
    • DKeeping all doors locked at all times
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Making sure only authorised people and vehicles enter

    Access control protects people and property by checking who is allowed in and keeping out those who are not.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    When must you stop using force?

    • AWhen the crowd stops watching
    • BAs soon as the threat has ended
    • COnly after the person apologises
    • DWhen your backup arrives, even if the person has stopped
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. As soon as the threat has ended

    Force is only justified while it is needed. Once a person stops resisting or the danger has passed, further force is unlawful.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Why should keys be signed out and in using a key register?

    • ASo there is a record of who has each key
    • BTo let anyone borrow keys
    • CSo keys are never used
    • DBecause keys must be cleaned daily
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. So there is a record of who has each key

    A key register gives accountability and shows quickly if a key is missing.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    An intoxicated person collapses and will not wake up. What should you do?

    • ALet them sleep it off alone
    • BCall 000, give first aid and stay with them
    • CAsk their friends to take them home
    • DPut them outside to get fresh air
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Call 000, give first aid and stay with them

    An unconscious person may have alcohol poisoning or another medical problem. Get an ambulance and do not leave them alone.

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