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

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which is an early warning sign that a person may become aggressive?

   • AWalking calmly to the exit
   • BAsking for directions
   • CRaised voice, clenched fists and pacing
   • DSmiling and making small talk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Raised voice, clenched fists and pacing

   Changes in voice, posture and movement often come before aggression. Noticing them early gives you time to de-escalate.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   A person has a medical emergency. After calling 000, what can you do to help paramedics?

   • ASend someone to meet them and guide them to the patient
   • BLock the doors to keep the crowd out
   • CLeave to continue your patrol
   • DMove the patient to the car park
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Send someone to meet them and guide them to the patient

   Guiding paramedics saves time. Keep the area clear and give first aid within your training until they arrive.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Who has the primary duty of care for the health and safety of workers under the model WHS laws?

   • AThe person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
   • BThe local council
   • CEach customer of the business
   • DThe workers' union
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

   The PCBU must ensure the health and safety of workers while at work and of others who may be affected by the work.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Under the model WHS laws, what must workers do about reasonable safety instructions?

   • AFollow them only if they agree
   • BFollow them only when a supervisor is watching
   • CComply with them as far as they reasonably can
   • DIgnore them during busy periods
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Comply with them as far as they reasonably can

   Workers must comply with reasonable instructions and cooperate with reasonable policies and procedures they have been told about.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What makes a radio message effective?

   • AKeeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak
   • BShouting so everyone hears
   • CUsing slang your team knows
   • DSpeaking fast to save airtime
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Keeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak

   Short, planned messages are easier to understand and keep the channel free for urgent calls.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   You are escorting cash or valuables. Which practice reduces the risk?

   • AUsing the same route every day
   • BTelling friends when you carry cash
   • CStopping for coffee on the way
   • DVarying routes and times and not talking about the job
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Varying routes and times and not talking about the job

   Predictable movements make escorts easier to target. Discretion and variation reduce the risk.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   You find an unattended bag that looks suspicious. What should you do?

   • AKick it to check if it is heavy
   • BCarry it outside
   • COpen it to see what is inside
   • DDo not touch it, move people away and report it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Do not touch it, move people away and report it

   A suspicious item must not be touched or moved. Clear the area and follow your site procedure for suspicious items.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    When you arrest someone, what should you tell them?

    • AOnly the phone number of your company
    • BThat they are under arrest and the reason for it
    • CNothing, so they do not argue
    • DOnly your first name
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. That they are under arrest and the reason for it

    A person has a right to know they are under arrest and why. Saying it clearly also helps prevent the situation from escalating.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How do you spell 'ABC' using the phonetic alphabet?

    • AAlpha Beta Charlie
    • BAble Baker Charlie
    • CApple Bravo Charlie
    • DAlpha Bravo Charlie
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Alpha Bravo Charlie

    The international phonetic alphabet uses Alpha, Bravo and Charlie for A, B and C so letters are not confused on the radio.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    A patron refuses to let you look in their bag. There is no court order and no law requiring a search. What can you generally do?

    • AHold them until police arrive
    • BTake the bag and search it anyway
    • CRefuse them entry or ask them to leave, following site procedure
    • DArrest them for refusing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Refuse them entry or ask them to leave, following site procedure

    Searches by security officers generally need the person's consent, often as a condition of entry. If they refuse, you can refuse entry, but you cannot force a search.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which is an open question?

    • ADid you see the car?
    • BWere you here at 9 pm?
    • CIs this your bag?
    • DWhat happened after you left the bar?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. What happened after you left the bar?

    Open questions invite the person to explain in their own words. Closed questions only get a yes or no.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    In most incidents, what should be your first option?

    • APhysical restraint
    • BUsing handcuffs
    • CTalking calmly to the person
    • DAsking bystanders to hold the person
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Talking calmly to the person

    Verbal communication solves most problems and is the lowest level of force. It also keeps you, the person and others safer.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Which is a sign of dangerous fatigue on a long shift?

    • AChecking the time often
    • BFeeling hungry at lunchtime
    • CTrouble concentrating and nodding off
    • DWanting to talk to a co-worker
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Trouble concentrating and nodding off

    Fatigue slows reactions and affects judgement. Report it to your supervisor and follow your employer's fatigue procedures.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    What are the main purposes of a security patrol?

    • ATo catch as many people as possible
    • BTo issue fines
    • CTo replace CCTV
    • DTo deter, detect and report problems
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. To deter, detect and report problems

    A visible patrol deters crime, and careful observation finds hazards, damage and security breaches that need reporting.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You find a hazard, such as a broken step, during a patrol. What should you do?

    • AFix it yourself with any tools you find
    • BIgnore it because it is not your job
    • CMention it at next month's meeting
    • DMake the area safe if you can and report it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Make the area safe if you can and report it

    Reporting hazards quickly prevents injuries. Use barriers or signs if you can do so safely while waiting for repairs.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Security training in Australia is competency-based. What does that mean?

    • AYou only need to read the course notes
    • BYou must score in the top 10% of your class
    • CYou must show you can do each task to the required standard
    • DYou only need to attend a set number of hours
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. You must show you can do each task to the required standard

    Licensing bodies ask applicants to demonstrate competency, so assessors check that you can actually perform each skill and know the law behind it.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    A citizen's arrest is generally only allowed when…

    • Aa person breaks a venue's dress code
    • Byou find the person committing an offence or they have just committed one
    • Ca customer owes your client money
    • Dyou have a vague feeling that someone looks suspicious
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. you find the person committing an offence or they have just committed one

    Every state lets ordinary people arrest without a warrant in limited cases, usually when the person is caught in the act or has just committed an offence. The exact wording differs between state laws.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    A person refuses to leave private premises after the occupier's authorised representative asks them to go. What is the general legal position?

    • AThey have done nothing wrong as long as they are quiet
    • BThey may be committing an offence of trespass under state law
    • CThey automatically become a police matter only if CCTV records them
    • DThey can be fined by the security officer on the spot
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. They may be committing an offence of trespass under state law

    Each state has laws that make it an offence to stay on premises after being lawfully told to leave. Security officers record what happened and call police if needed.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : At least 30 of 40 marks (75%)