NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What three things does a fire need to burn?

   • AHeat, water and smoke
   • BOxygen, sand and paper
   • CFuel, carbon dioxide and wind
   • DHeat, fuel and oxygen
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   Antwoord: D. Heat, fuel and oxygen

   This is the fire triangle. Removing any one side, for example by cooling or smothering, puts the fire out.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   You believe someone is about to hit a co-worker. In general, what does the law allow?

   • AForce only after the co-worker is injured
   • BReasonable force to protect another person
   • CAny force, because a co-worker is involved
   • DNo force, because only police may act
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Reasonable force to protect another person

   Self-defence laws in every state cover defending another person, as long as the response is reasonable in the circumstances as you see them.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   When you give evidence in court, how should you use your notebook?

   • ARead out a script your manager wrote
   • BAsk the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time
   • CRely on memory and guess any gaps
   • DAdd new details to your notes the night before
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   Antwoord: B. Ask the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time

   Notes made at or soon after the event help you give accurate evidence. Changing them later would damage your credibility.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You are not sure whether an offence has been committed. What is usually the best action?

   • AObserve, record details and contact police or your supervisor
   • BMake an arrest to be safe
   • CIgnore it completely
   • DSearch the person to find out
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   Antwoord: A. Observe, record details and contact police or your supervisor

   If you are unsure, an arrest could be unlawful. Watching, noting descriptions and calling police keeps you within your powers.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Why should keys be signed out and in using a key register?

   • ASo there is a record of who has each key
   • BTo let anyone borrow keys
   • CSo keys are never used
   • DBecause keys must be cleaned daily
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   Antwoord: A. So there is a record of who has each key

   A key register gives accountability and shows quickly if a key is missing.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You have tried to de-escalate, but the person is becoming more dangerous. What should you do?

   • AKeep arguing until they give in
   • BMove to safety and call for backup or police
   • CChallenge them to step outside
   • DTurn your back and ignore them
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   Antwoord: B. Move to safety and call for backup or police

   Your safety and the safety of others come first. Withdraw, get help and keep observing from a safe place.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   If there is a dispute about whether a security officer's force was reasonable, who finally decides?

   • AA court, looking at all the circumstances
   • BThe crowd who watched
   • CThe client who hired the company
   • DThe security officer alone
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A court, looking at all the circumstances

   Whether force was reasonable is judged by a court on the facts. Good notes and reports help show what you saw and why you acted.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   During an emergency, whose instructions should a security officer follow?

   • AOnly their own instincts
   • BThe media at the scene
   • CThe site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden
   • DAny customer who sounds confident
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   Antwoord: C. The site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden

   Sites have emergency plans and wardens for good reason. Following them keeps the response organised.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A worker tells you they have lost their access card. What should happen?

   • AWait a month to see if it turns up
   • BReport it so the card can be cancelled
   • CLend them your card
   • DWrite the door code on their hand
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Report it so the card can be cancelled

   A lost card could be used by someone else. Cancelling it quickly closes the gap.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What is the best way to protect a crime scene until police arrive?

    • ATidy the area so it is safe
    • BMove items to your office for safe keeping
    • CLet staff walk through to check for damage
    • DKeep people out, touch nothing and record who enters
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep people out, touch nothing and record who enters

    Evidence can be lost or contaminated very easily. Keep the area secure, note times and names, and hand over to police.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Besides the security units, what other training do states such as Victoria and Queensland require for an unarmed security licence?

    • AA university degree in criminology
    • BA current first aid unit
    • CA firearms licence
    • DA heavy vehicle licence
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    Antwoord: B. A current first aid unit

    The required training for unarmed security work includes a first aid unit (HLTAID011 Provide first aid) alongside the security units.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You discover a fire. What should you do first?

    • ATry to put out every fire yourself
    • BRaise the alarm and make sure people are warned
    • CFinish your patrol first
    • DCollect your belongings
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    Antwoord: B. Raise the alarm and make sure people are warned

    Warning people and calling the fire brigade come first. Only fight a small fire if it is safe and you are trained.

13. Vraag 13 van 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?
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    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which questions should a good incident report answer?

    • AOnly the time you finished your shift
    • BOnly who was to blame
    • COnly what the client wants to hear
    • DWho, what, when, where, why and how
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    Antwoord: D. Who, what, when, where, why and how

    Covering the 5 Ws and H makes sure the reader understands the incident fully.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does 'PCBU' stand for in work health and safety law?

    • APolice-controlled business unit
    • BPrivate company for business use
    • CPublic complaints and business union
    • DPerson conducting a business or undertaking
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    Antwoord: D. Person conducting a business or undertaking

    The PCBU is usually the employer or business. It has the primary duty to ensure the health and safety of workers and others affected by the work.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You notice that an area at an event is becoming dangerously overcrowded. What should you do?

    • ATell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area
    • BIgnore it because the crowd seems happy
    • CWait until someone complains
    • DOpen more bars to keep people busy
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    Antwoord: A. Tell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area

    Overcrowding can lead to crushing. Acting early, such as stopping entry and opening space, can prevent serious injuries.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    How should you describe a person in a report?

    • AWork from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos
    • BWrite 'normal looking'
    • CGuess their name
    • DOnly describe their clothing colour
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Work from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos

    A systematic description helps police identify someone. Fixed features matter because clothes can be changed.

18. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Who can give a security officer authority to ask people to leave a property?

    • AAny member of the public
    • BThe owner or occupier, or someone they authorise
    • CAnother customer who is upset
    • DA journalist covering an event
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    Antwoord: B. The owner or occupier, or someone they authorise

    Your authority over a property comes from the person in lawful control of it. Your assignment instructions should tell you what that authority covers.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Standing with your arms tightly crossed

    Body language, facial expression and posture send messages without words. Crossed arms can look defensive or unfriendly.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which of these topics is part of the Certificate II in Security Operations?

    • AInstalling alarm systems
    • BManaging intoxicated persons
    • CFirearm handling
    • DRunning a security business
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    Antwoord: B. Managing intoxicated persons

    The Certificate II units include applying security procedures to manage intoxicated persons. Alarm installation, business management and firearms belong to other qualifications.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    An intoxicated person collapses and will not wake up. What should you do?

    • ALet them sleep it off alone
    • BCall 000, give first aid and stay with them
    • CAsk their friends to take them home
    • DPut them outside to get fresh air
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Call 000, give first aid and stay with them

    An unconscious person may have alcohol poisoning or another medical problem. Get an ambulance and do not leave them alone.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    You find a used syringe on the ground. What should you do?

    • ADo not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure
    • BLeave it for someone else
    • CKick it into the garden
    • DPick it up and throw it in a normal bin
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not pick it up with bare hands; use the site's sharps procedure

    Needlestick injuries can spread disease. Use tongs or gloves and a sharps container, or block off the area and report it.

24. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Trouble concentrating and nodding off

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

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Why do wardens do a headcount at the assembly area?

    • ATo tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside
    • BTo record who left work early
    • CTo decide who can go home first
    • DTo check uniforms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside

    Knowing who is missing lets firefighters target their search and avoids putting people at risk for no reason.

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