NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is Australia's main emergency phone number?

   • A000 (Triple Zero)
   • B131 444
   • C999
   • D911
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. 000 (Triple Zero)

   Triple Zero (000) connects you to police, fire and ambulance. Calls are free.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What can happen to a security officer who acts outside the law, for example by using too much force?

   • ANothing, because the employer is always responsible
   • BThey are protected because they hold a licence
   • CThey only receive a verbal warning
   • DThey can face criminal charges, be sued and lose their licence
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. They can face criminal charges, be sued and lose their licence

   Holding a licence does not protect you from the law. Officers who break the law can be personally prosecuted, sued and disciplined by the regulator.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Who is allowed to deliver and assess the Certificate II in Security Operations?

   • AA local council
   • BA private tutor who is not registered
   • CA registered training organisation (RTO)
   • DAny licensed security company
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A registered training organisation (RTO)

   Nationally recognised security training must be completed with a registered training organisation, and some states also keep their own list of approved RTOs.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   An alarm goes off in an area you are patrolling. What should you do?

   • ATurn it off and go home
   • BRespond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find
   • CIgnore it because most alarms are false
   • DWait until the end of your shift to check
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Respond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find

   Treat every alarm as real until checked. Approach with care, look for signs of entry or fire and report it.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Why is holding a person face down on the ground dangerous?

   • AIt is only dangerous on wet ground
   • BIt makes them easier to identify
   • CIt can make it hard for them to breathe
   • DIt is not dangerous if they are intoxicated
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It can make it hard for them to breathe

   Pressure on the chest or back can restrict breathing (positional asphyxia), especially for people who are intoxicated or exhausted. Monitor anyone you restrain and get medical help if needed.

6. Vraag 6 van 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
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   Antwoord: D. To deter, detect and report problems

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

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What are assignment instructions (also called post orders)?

   • AThe laws of your state
   • BYour personal job application
   • CThe client's written instructions for duties at a particular site
   • DA list of police phone numbers only
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The client's written instructions for duties at a particular site

   Assignment instructions explain your duties, limits and procedures at a site. Read them before starting work.

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

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

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

10. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What is the right first step when removing a person from premises?

    • AWait until they become violent
    • BPush them towards the door
    • CAsk them politely to leave and give them a reasonable chance to go
    • DGrab their arm straight away
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Ask them politely to leave and give them a reasonable chance to go

    Most people leave when asked respectfully. Force may only be used as a last resort and must be reasonable.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Why should you stay more than an arm's length away from an upset person?

    • AIt gives you time to react and lets them feel less threatened
    • BIt means you do not need to listen
    • CIt shows you are afraid
    • DIt is only needed with strangers
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It gives you time to react and lets them feel less threatened

    A safe gap protects you from a sudden strike and respects the person's personal space, which can reduce tension.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    In radio talk, what does 'copy' usually mean?

    • AI received and understood your message
    • BI am leaving the channel
    • CPlease repeat your message
    • DSend me a written copy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. I received and understood your message

    'Copy' (or 'received') confirms the message was heard and understood. Ask the sender to repeat if you did not understand.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    During an evacuation, where should people be directed?

    • ATo their cars to leave straight away
    • BTo any nearby café
    • CTo the roof
    • DTo the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. To the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan

    Assembly areas let wardens check that everyone is out. People who leave without telling anyone may be searched for.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    At night you find a door forced open at a building you patrol. What should you do?

    • AStay outside, report it and wait for police or backup
    • BGo in alone to catch the offender
    • CLeave and report it next shift
    • DClose the door and carry on
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay outside, report it and wait for police or backup

    Offenders may still be inside. Entering alone is dangerous and can disturb evidence.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What is the key principle for any use of force by a security officer?

    • AUse as much force as it takes to win
    • BUse force whenever you are insulted
    • CUse force only after it is approved in writing
    • DUse only force that is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Use only force that is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances

    Australian laws on self-defence and arrest only protect force that is reasonable in the circumstances. Anything more can be a criminal offence.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which statement shows empathy?

    • A"You're overreacting."
    • B"I can see you're frustrated about the wait."
    • C"Calm down right now."
    • D"That's not my problem."
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. "I can see you're frustrated about the wait."

    Naming the person's feelings shows you understand. Telling someone to calm down often has the opposite effect.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Who may carry items such as batons or handcuffs while working in security?

    • AAny officer working night shift
    • BAny officer whose client agrees
    • CAnyone who buys them legally online
    • DOnly officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Only officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training

    Batons, handcuffs and similar items are tightly controlled and need specific licence permission and training. Rules differ between states.

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which factor helps decide whether force was reasonable?

    • AHow tired you were at the end of your shift
    • BWhether the person was rude to you earlier in the week
    • CThe colour of the person's clothing
    • DThe level of threat, including any weapons and the number of people involved
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The level of threat, including any weapons and the number of people involved

    Reasonableness depends on the whole situation: the threat, size and number of people, weapons, injuries and whether safer options were available.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When checking photo ID, what should you look for?

    • AThat the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
    • BOnly the card's colour
    • COnly the person's first name
    • DWhether the person smiles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering

    Checking the photo, details, expiry and security features helps spot fake, altered or borrowed cards.

24. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What details are usually recorded when a visitor signs in?

    • ATheir home address and bank details
    • BName, who they are visiting and the time in and out
    • CNothing if they look friendly
    • DOnly their car colour
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Name, who they are visiting and the time in and out

    A visitor register shows who is on site, which is vital in an evacuation.

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