New York Security Guard Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

Test d’entraînement 2 sur 4 pour l’examen « New York Security Guard Practice Test » : 20 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

Agent de sécurité
New York
81 questions
Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

Question 1 sur 20
A person walks through a secure door right behind an employee without using their own card. What is this called?
- Skimming
- Tailgating
- Shoplifting
- Loitering
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Tailgating
Tailgating (also called piggybacking) lets unauthorized people slip into secure areas. Officers should watch for it and challenge it politely.
Question 2 sur 20
An employee forgot their ID badge and says, "Everyone knows me, just let me in." What should you do?
- Let them in because they look familiar
- Let them in if they promise to bring the badge tomorrow and sign the log
- Tell them to go home for the day
- Follow site procedure to confirm who they are before letting them in
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Follow site procedure to confirm who they are before letting them in
Access rules apply to everyone. Confirming identity the approved way protects the site from people who only pretend to belong.
Question 3 sur 20
What three things does a fire need to burn?
- Heat, fuel and oxygen
- Gas, smoke and oxygen
- Water, wood and wind
- Smoke, flames and heat
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Heat, fuel and oxygen
This is the fire triangle. Remove any one of the three and the fire goes out.
Question 4 sur 20
What is the best way to ask a trespasser to leave?
- Shout at them in front of other people
- Take their ID card and keep it until they leave
- Explain politely and clearly that they must leave, and give them time to go
- Take their arm firmly and walk them out the nearest door without saying much
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Explain politely and clearly that they must leave, and give them time to go
A clear, polite request gives the person a chance to comply and reduces the chance of a fight.
Question 5 sur 20
A good incident report answers which questions?
- Only who and when
- Only what happened to the officer
- Who, what, when, where, why and how
- Only what the client wants to hear about
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Who, what, when, where, why and how
The six basic questions make sure the reader understands the full incident.
Question 6 sur 20
When should a security officer write notes about an incident?
- Only if the police come to the site
- At the end of the week
- As soon as possible, while the details are fresh
- Only if a supervisor asks for them at the end of the shift
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. As soon as possible, while the details are fresh
Memory fades quickly. Notes written right away are more accurate and more believable in court.
Question 7 sur 20
Why do security officers use the phonetic alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) on the radio?
- To spell letters clearly so they are not misheard
- To show the officer's rank
- Because it makes messages shorter
- To keep every message secret from people listening in
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. To spell letters clearly so they are not misheard
Letters like B, D and P sound alike on a radio. Words such as Bravo, Delta and Papa prevent mistakes.
Question 8 sur 20
A trespasser refuses to leave and becomes angry. What should the officer usually do?
- Keep a safe distance and call the police, as the post orders say
- Block the exit so the person has to stay there until the police arrive
- Lock the person in an office
- Drag the person off the property
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Keep a safe distance and call the police, as the post orders say
Officers should avoid physical confrontation. Police can deal with a person who will not leave.
Question 9 sur 20
What should a security officer do after any use of force?
- Ask the person to sign a paper saying they were not hurt
- Say nothing unless the person who was hurt makes a formal complaint to the client later
- Leave the site before anyone asks questions
- Get medical help if needed, tell a supervisor and write a detailed report
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Get medical help if needed, tell a supervisor and write a detailed report
Every use of force must be reported in detail. Medical care comes first if anyone is hurt.
Question 10 sur 20
Which example best describes negligence?
- Hitting a person on purpose during an argument
- Not checking a fire exit you were told to check, and someone is hurt because it was blocked
- Refusing to work an extra shift when a coworker calls in sick
- Asking a visitor to sign in at the front desk
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Not checking a fire exit you were told to check, and someone is hurt because it was blocked
Negligence means failing to use the care a reasonable person would use, and that failure causes harm.
Question 11 sur 20
In "run, hide, fight," when is fighting appropriate?
- When you want to protect the building and its valuable property
- Before trying anything else
- Every time you see the attacker
- Only as a last resort, when your life is in immediate danger
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Only as a last resort, when your life is in immediate danger
Escaping or hiding comes first. Fighting is for when there is no other choice and your life is at risk.
Question 12 sur 20
Which federal agency sets workplace safety rules for most US employers?
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
OSHA sets and enforces safety and health standards for most private-sector workplaces.
Question 13 sur 20
When force is allowed, how much force may a security officer use?
- Any amount of force the client approves in writing in the post orders
- As much force as it takes to win
- Twice as much force as the other person uses
- Only the force that is reasonable and necessary for the situation
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Only the force that is reasonable and necessary for the situation
The law allows only reasonable force. Using more than is needed can make the officer guilty of assault and liable for damages.
Question 14 sur 20
Before helping an injured person, what should you check first?
- Whether you can take photos for the report
- Whether the person has ID
- Whether the client is on site
- That the scene is safe for you
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. That the scene is safe for you
If the scene is dangerous, you could become a second victim. Check for hazards before you approach.
Question 15 sur 20
On patrol you find a broken window and signs that someone forced their way in. What should you do first?
- Go inside alone to catch the intruder
- Stay outside, call the police and your supervisor, and watch from a safe place
- Clean up the broken glass so no one is hurt
- Wait until morning so the day shift supervisor can decide what to do next about it
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Stay outside, call the police and your supervisor, and watch from a safe place
An intruder may still be inside. Entering alone is dangerous and can destroy evidence.
Question 16 sur 20
A security officer holds a person in a room against their will with no legal right to do so. The officer may be sued for:
- Loitering
- Breach of contract
- Negligent hiring
- False imprisonment
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. False imprisonment
Unlawfully restricting someone's freedom to leave is false imprisonment. It can lead to a lawsuit and sometimes criminal charges.
Question 17 sur 20
Police arrive at an active shooter scene. What should you do?
- Keep your hands empty and visible and follow their commands
- Run toward the officers to hug them
- Point toward the shooter with your radio or phone in your hand
- Ask the officers to show their badges
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Keep your hands empty and visible and follow their commands
Police may not know who the attacker is. Empty, visible hands and following orders keep you safe.
Question 18 sur 20
On patrol you find a door open that should be locked, with no sign of a break-in. What should you do?
- Check the area if it is safe, secure the door and report it
- Leave it open and mention it to the next officer at shift change
- Ignore it because nothing seems wrong
- Leave it open in case someone needs it
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Check the area if it is safe, secure the door and report it
An unlocked door is a security risk. Securing it and reporting it lets the client fix the cause.
Question 19 sur 20
What does federal guidance tell people to do in an active shooter situation?
- Run, hide, fight
- Stop, drop and roll
- Duck, cover and hold
- Stay, call and wait
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Run, hide, fight
The Department of Homeland Security advises running if there is a safe way out, hiding if not, and fighting only as a last resort.
Question 20 sur 20
At shift change you find that a key to a secure area is missing. What should you do?
- Wait for the monthly key count to see if it turns up
- Have a copy made from another key
- Report it right away and record it in the log
- Say nothing and hope it turns up
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Report it right away and record it in the log
A missing key can let someone into a secure area. Reporting it quickly allows the client to change locks if needed.

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