Mobile Patrol Course for Security Guards 2026

1. Domanda 1 di 25

   What is the main job of a mobile patrol guard?

   • ATo observe, deter and report at several sites on a route
   • BTo replace the alarm systems at client sites
   • CTo give out provincial traffic tickets
   • DTo enforce the Criminal Code in the same way police do
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   Risposta: A. To observe, deter and report at several sites on a route

   Like other guards, a mobile patrol guard protects sites mainly by watching, being seen and reporting what they find.

2. Domanda 2 di 25

   In Ontario, which word must a marked security guard vehicle display?

   • AENFORCEMENT
   • BRESPONSE
   • CPATROL UNIT
   • DSECURITY (or SÉCURITÉ)
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   Risposta: D. SECURITY (or SÉCURITÉ)

   Ontario’s vehicle regulation under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 requires the word SECURITY or SÉCURITÉ in the required manner.

3. Domanda 3 di 25

   In Ontario, which stripes may NOT appear on a security vehicle, except as part of a crest or logo?

   • ABlack or white stripes
   • BGreen or orange stripes
   • CGrey or silver stripes
   • DRed, blue, gold or yellow stripes
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   Risposta: D. Red, blue, gold or yellow stripes

   Ontario sets a fine for a security vehicle with red, blue, gold or yellow stripes that are not on a crest or logo.

4. Domanda 4 di 25

   In Alberta, who must approve a change to a security company’s vehicle markings before it is used?

   • AThe Alberta Motor Association
   • BThe Registrar at Security Programs
   • CThe client who hired the company
   • DThe local police chief
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   Risposta: B. The Registrar at Security Programs

   Alberta’s Security Programs Policy Manual says the Registrar gives written approval for changes to uniforms or vehicles.

5. Domanda 5 di 25

   Under Alberta’s Security Programs policy, can a guard on a training licence drive a company security vehicle?

   • AYes, after 10 shifts of training
   • BNo, training licensees may not drive a company vehicle
   • CYes, but only at night
   • DYes, if a supervisor rides along
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   Risposta: B. No, training licensees may not drive a company vehicle

   The policy manual says security training licensees may not drive a company vehicle.

6. Domanda 6 di 25

   During your start-of-shift walk-around, you find a new dent on the patrol car. What should you do?

   • AReport it at the end of the week
   • BRecord and report it before you drive
   • CFix it yourself after your shift
   • DIgnore it if the car still runs well
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   Risposta: B. Record and report it before you drive

   Recording damage before you drive shows when it happened and who should answer for it.

7. Domanda 7 di 25

   Under Alberta’s distracted driving law, may you hold your phone to read a message while stopped at a red light?

   • AYes, if your patrol lights are on
   • BNo, the ban applies even while stopped at a red light
   • CYes, if the light is red for more than 30 seconds
   • DYes, if the message is from your dispatcher
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   Risposta: B. No, the ban applies even while stopped at a red light

   Alberta’s rules on hand-held devices apply while you are stopped in traffic, including at red lights.

8. Domanda 8 di 25

   Which use of a hand-held phone does Alberta’s distracted driving law allow?

   • ATexting dispatch at a red light
   • BCalling 911 in an emergency
   • CTyping an address into a GPS while driving
   • DReading a work email in slow traffic
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   Risposta: B. Calling 911 in an emergency

   Calling emergency services such as 911 with a hand-held phone is allowed. The other uses are banned.

9. Domanda 9 di 25

   Dispatch asks for a long update while you are driving. What is the safest choice?

   • AFind a safe place to pull over, then give the update
   • BUse your knee to steer while you talk
   • CHold the radio and keep driving slowly
   • DTurn on your hazard lights and talk while driving
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   Risposta: A. Find a safe place to pull over, then give the update

   Pulling over removes the distraction. Many provinces limit device use while driving, and work radios are only exempt in some situations.

10. Domanda 10 di 25

    Do traffic laws apply to a security patrol vehicle on public roads?

    • ANo, patrol vehicles may speed on the way to alarms
    • BOnly when the guard is not on a call
    • COnly during daylight hours
    • DYes, the guard must obey all traffic laws like any other driver
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    Risposta: D. Yes, the guard must obey all traffic laws like any other driver

    Security vehicles are not emergency vehicles. Speeding to a call puts you and the public in danger and breaks the law.

11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Why should a mobile patrol change the order and timing of site visits?

    • ASo the guard can skip quiet sites
    • BSo the client cannot check the guard’s work
    • CSo no one can predict when the guard will arrive
    • DSo the patrol uses less fuel
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    Risposta: C. So no one can predict when the guard will arrive

    An irregular patrol is much harder for someone to watch and avoid than the same loop every time.

12. Domanda 12 di 25

    Where is the best place to park when you arrive for a site check?

    • ABehind a building where no one can see the car
    • BIn the fire lane right next to the door
    • CWhere you can see the area and leave easily, without blocking a fire lane
    • DAcross the main entrance to stop traffic
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    Risposta: C. Where you can see the area and leave easily, without blocking a fire lane

    A good spot lets you watch the site and drive away if needed. Fire lanes must stay clear for emergency vehicles.

13. Domanda 13 di 25

    Why should you note how a site looks on your first visit of the shift?

    • AIt replaces the need for later visits
    • BIt sets a baseline so you can spot changes later
    • CIt is only needed for new guards
    • DIt lets you skip the incident report
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    Risposta: B. It sets a baseline so you can spot changes later

    Ontario’s guard training syllabus includes initial checks that set a benchmark, so later changes stand out.

14. Domanda 14 di 25

    During a night check you smell natural gas near a building. What should you do first?

    • AWait and check again on your next visit
    • BFlick the lights on and off to warn people
    • CMove away to a safe place and call 911 and your dispatch
    • DGo inside to find the leak
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    Risposta: C. Move away to a safe place and call 911 and your dispatch

    A gas leak can explode. Get to a safe distance first, then call for help from there.

15. Domanda 15 di 25

    Before you arrive at an alarm call, what is the most useful information to get from dispatch?

    • AHow many guards worked the site last year
    • BThe type of alarm and which zone or door set it off
    • CHow much the client pays for patrols
    • DThe owner’s home address
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    Risposta: B. The type of alarm and which zone or door set it off

    Knowing the alarm type and zone tells you where to look and what danger to expect.

16. Domanda 16 di 25

    At an alarm call, you see a smashed window and hear noise inside. What should you do?

    • AGo in alone to catch the intruder
    • BShout into the building and wait for an answer
    • CReset the alarm and leave
    • DStay outside in a safe spot, call police and dispatch, and keep watching
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    Risposta: D. Stay outside in a safe spot, call police and dispatch, and keep watching

    Signs of a break-in mean someone may still be inside. Your job is to stay safe, call police and report what you see.

17. Domanda 17 di 25

    Why do many patrol guards stop a short distance from a building with an active alarm?

    • ATo save fuel
    • BTo watch the building safely before they get close
    • CTo give the alarm time to reset itself
    • DTo stay out of camera view
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    Risposta: B. To watch the building safely before they get close

    Stopping back lets you look for people, vehicles and signs of entry before you are seen or trapped.

18. Domanda 18 di 25

    You finish a site check at 9:40 p.m. How do you write the time in your log?

    • A21:40
    • B22:40
    • C09:40
    • D19:40
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    Risposta: A. 21:40

    Security logs use the 24-hour clock. For times after noon, add 12 to the hour: 9 + 12 = 21.

19. Domanda 19 di 25

    Under BC and Alberta safety rules, when is a worker “working alone”?

    • AOnly when they work in a vehicle
    • BOnly when they work more than 12 hours
    • CWhen help would not be readily available if they were hurt or in an emergency
    • DOnly when no client staff are on site during the day
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    Risposta: C. When help would not be readily available if they were hurt or in an emergency

    Both provinces define working alone by whether help is readily available in an emergency or if the worker is injured or ill.

20. Domanda 20 di 25

    Under BC’s working-alone rules, when must a check be done in addition to the regular checks?

    • AOnce a month
    • BOnly after an incident
    • CAt the end of the work shift
    • DOnly when the worker asks for one
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    Risposta: C. At the end of the work shift

    BC requires a check at the end of the work shift as well as checks at set intervals.

21. Domanda 21 di 25

    In Alberta, what must an employer provide to a worker who works alone?

    • AA partner on every shift
    • BA company car for personal use
    • CAn effective way to call for help, with regular contact based on the risk
    • DA higher hourly wage
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    Risposta: C. An effective way to call for help, with regular contact based on the risk

    Alberta’s OHS Code requires an effective communication system with contact at intervals that suit the hazard.

22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Why should a lone patrol guard tell dispatch when arriving at and leaving each site?

    • ASo someone knows where to send help if the guard stops responding
    • BSo dispatch can skip the next check-in
    • CSo the guard can take a longer break
    • DSo the client can bill for fuel
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    Risposta: A. So someone knows where to send help if the guard stops responding

    Knowing your last location lets help reach you fast if a check-in is missed.

23. Domanda 23 di 25

    In a check-in system, what is a code word used for?

    • ATo signal that you need help without alerting someone nearby
    • BTo log in to the patrol vehicle
    • CTo end your shift early
    • DTo unlock client buildings
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    Risposta: A. To signal that you need help without alerting someone nearby

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety suggests agreeing on a code word so a lone worker can ask for help quietly.

24. Domanda 24 di 25

    How should a patrol guard handle client keys?

    • AMake spare copies in case one is lost
    • BLend them to client staff who ask
    • CSign them out, keep them secure and never label them with the site address
    • DLeave them on the dashboard for quick access
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    Risposta: C. Sign them out, keep them secure and never label them with the site address

    If labelled keys are lost or stolen, anyone can use them to enter the site. Track and protect every key.

25. Domanda 25 di 25

    Why should you read the pass-down log at the start of a patrol shift?

    • ATo learn about open issues and special instructions from the last shift
    • BTo check how many hours the last guard worked
    • CTo find out the client’s budget
    • DBecause it replaces your post orders
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    Risposta: A. To learn about open issues and special instructions from the last shift

    Ontario’s guard training syllabus includes updating the next person on shift. The log tells you what still needs attention.

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