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Manitoba Security Guard Test Practice 2026

Practise for the final provincial exam at the end of the 40-hour Manitoba Security Guard Training Program. The exam is written online through E-proctor, and you get three attempts. Practice test 1 covers Manitoba's own rules, and the other sets cover topics taught across Canada.

  • Agent de sécurité
  • Manitoba
  • 100 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Manitoba Justice, Private Investigators and Security Guards Program (exam hosted online by E-proctor). Âge minimum : 18. Frais : $30 exam fee, paid to E-proctor when you schedule. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 100 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Manitoba Security Guard Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 20

    Which Manitoba law requires security guards to be licensed?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act

    Manitoba licenses security guards and private investigators under The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act.

  2. Question 2 sur 20

    What training must new security guards complete in Manitoba?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The 40-hour Manitoba Security Guard Training Program (MSGTP)

    Guards must complete the 40-hour MSGTP and pass the final provincial exam to get a training certificate.

  3. Question 3 sur 20

    Who delivers the Manitoba Security Guard Training Program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Trainers approved by Manitoba Justice

    Manitoba Justice does not teach the course. It approves trainers, and each trainer sets its own fees.

  4. Question 4 sur 20

    How is Manitoba's final provincial security guard exam written?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Online, hosted by E-proctor

    The final exam is hosted online by E-proctor. You pay the exam fee to E-proctor when you schedule it.

  5. Question 5 sur 20

    How many chances do you get to pass Manitoba's final security guard exam before repeating the course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Three

    You have three opportunities. After that, you must take the full course again.

  6. Question 6 sur 20

    Which checks must you submit with a Manitoba security guard licence application?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check from the police where you live

    Both checks are required. If the criminal record check shows charges or convictions, a fingerprint-certified check is also needed.

  7. Question 7 sur 20

    How recent must the record checks be when you apply for a Manitoba security guard licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Within 6 months of the application

    The Child Abuse Registry check and the criminal record check must be dated within the 6 months before you apply.

  8. Question 8 sur 20

    While you are licensed in Manitoba, how long are your record checks and licence photo valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 3 years, and the licence ends if they expire

    Checks and the photo are valid for three years. If one expires, the licence is terminated, so keep them current.

  9. Question 9 sur 20

    How long is a Manitoba security guard licence valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1 year, renewed every year

    Licences are renewed every year. Manitoba recommends sending your renewal at least two months before it expires.

  10. Question 10 sur 20

    Your Manitoba licence has expired. How long is the grace period before you must make a new application?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 30 days

    There is a 30-day grace period after expiry. After that, you must apply again as a new applicant.

  11. Question 11 sur 20

    When may you start working as a security guard in Manitoba?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Once you have received your physical licence card

    Work cannot start until you have the physical licence card. Carry it at all times while working and show it when asked.

  12. Question 12 sur 20

    What identification may a Manitoba security guard use on duty?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only the licence; badges and shields are not allowed

    The licence is the only identification the Act allows. Badges and shields are not permitted.

  13. Question 13 sur 20

    What wording must appear on a Manitoba security guard's uniform?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. SECURITY GUARD on the chest of both the torso garment and the outer garment

    Guards must wear a uniform under section 33(1) of the Act, and it must clearly identify them as a security guard.

  14. Question 14 sur 20

    A Manitoba security guard uniform must not resemble which kind of uniform?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A police or military uniform

    Uniforms must not look like police or military uniforms and must identify the wearer as a security guard.

  15. Question 15 sur 20

    What is Manitoba's rule on uniforms for private investigators?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. They may not wear uniforms

    Private investigators cannot wear uniforms. Security guards must wear one.

  16. Question 16 sur 20

    How can a loss prevention officer in Manitoba work without a uniform?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. By getting a uniform exemption approved by the program, which is printed on the back of the licence

    Loss prevention officers may apply for an exemption. Without one, the uniform rules in the regulation apply.

  17. Question 17 sur 20

    May a Manitoba security guard carry OC (pepper) spray?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No. It is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code

    Manitoba does not allow OC spray because it is a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code. Licensees also may not carry restricted weapons.

  18. Question 18 sur 20

    What is Manitoba's guidance on handcuffs for security guards?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. They are not specifically banned, but only the minimum force needed may be used on a person lawfully under arrest

    Handcuffs are not specifically prohibited, employers should monitor their use closely, and only minimum force may be used to restrain a lawfully arrested person.

  19. Question 19 sur 20

    A Manitoba licensee is charged with a criminal offence. How soon must they tell the Registrar?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Within 15 days

    Under section 19.1 of the Act, criminal charges, convictions and changes to your address for service must be reported within 15 days.

  20. Question 20 sur 20

    A former police officer wants a Manitoba security guard licence. What option may be open to them?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Challenging the final exam, with the Registrar's approval

    Former law enforcement, sheriff and correctional officers may challenge the final exam if the Registrar approves.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • New guards must complete the 40-hour Manitoba Security Guard Training Program with an approved trainer and pass the final provincial exam.
  • The exam is hosted online by E-proctor. You have three attempts; after that, you must repeat the course.
  • You need a Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check, both dated within 6 months of your application.
  • Licences last one year and are renewed every year, with a 30-day grace period after expiry.
  • Guards must wear a uniform with SECURITY GUARD on the chest. Badges and shields are not allowed, and OC (pepper) spray is prohibited.
  • Criminal charges, convictions and changes to your address for service must be reported to the Registrar within 15 days.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the Manitoba security guard exam?

Manitoba's public licensing FAQ does not give the number of questions, a time limit or a pass mark. The mock exam here uses 50 questions without a pass line, so treat its length as practice only.

How many times can I write the Manitoba exam?

Three times. If you do not pass after three attempts, you must take the full 40-hour course again.

Which record checks do I need in Manitoba?

A Manitoba Child Abuse Registry check and a criminal record check from the police where you live, both within 6 months of applying. If charges or convictions show up, you also need a fingerprint-certified check.

Can a Manitoba guard carry handcuffs or a baton?

Handcuffs are not specifically banned, but only minimum force may be used. Batons are not banned, but guards should not carry or use them as weapons. OC spray is prohibited.

Can I start working while my application is processed?

No. You may not work as a guard until you receive your physical licence card.

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