NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does 'duty of care' mean for a security officer?

   • ACaring only for your client's property
   • BBeing responsible for every accident on site
   • CFollowing any order from a customer
   • DTaking reasonable care to avoid causing harm to people
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Taking reasonable care to avoid causing harm to people

   You must act with reasonable care so that what you do, or fail to do, does not cause foreseeable harm to others.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What should you do after any use of force?

   • ADelete any CCTV that shows it
   • BReport it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid
   • CKeep quiet unless someone complains
   • DTell only the co-worker who was with you
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Report it promptly in writing and make sure anyone hurt gets first aid

   Prompt, honest reporting protects everyone and is normally required by your employer. Anyone injured needs care straight away.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   How should a security officer treat the power of arrest?

   • AAs a way to make people pay debts
   • BAs a last resort when other options will not work
   • CAs the first response to any rule breach
   • DAs a way to enforce venue rules such as dress codes
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. As a last resort when other options will not work

   Arrest carries high legal and safety risks. Observing, reporting and calling police are usually safer and more effective options.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Who issues security licences in Australia?

   • AOne federal agency issues a single national licence
   • BYour employer issues your licence
   • CEach state and territory runs its own licensing system
   • DYour training provider issues your licence
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Each state and territory runs its own licensing system

   Security licensing is a state and territory matter. For example, Victoria Police licenses guards in Victoria and the Office of Fair Trading does so in Queensland.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What should you tell the officer taking over your post at shift change?

   • AAny incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site
   • BNothing, because they can read the log later
   • CGossip about the client's staff
   • DOnly the time you arrived
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Any incidents, open issues and special instructions for the site

   A clear handover means nothing is missed. Record it in the log so there is a written record too.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Why is the 24-hour clock often used in security records?

   • AIt avoids confusion between morning and evening times
   • BIt is shorter to write
   • CIt hides the time from the public
   • DIt is required on every form in Australia
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It avoids confusion between morning and evening times

   Writing 2130 instead of 9:30 removes any doubt about am or pm.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What makes a radio message effective?

   • AKeeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak
   • BShouting so everyone hears
   • CUsing slang your team knows
   • DSpeaking fast to save airtime
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak

   Short, planned messages are easier to understand and keep the channel free for urgent calls.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Which entry states a fact rather than an opinion?

   • A"The man was a troublemaker."
   • B"The man was obviously drunk."
   • C"The man looked like a criminal."
   • D"The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. "The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."

   Describe what you saw and heard. Others can then draw conclusions from the facts.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   When must you stop using force?

   • AWhen the crowd stops watching
   • BAs soon as the threat has ended
   • COnly after the person apologises
   • DWhen your backup arrives, even if the person has stopped
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. As soon as the threat has ended

   Force is only justified while it is needed. Once a person stops resisting or the danger has passed, further force is unlawful.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What should you check before starting a patrol?

    • AThat the client is home
    • BNothing, you can check later
    • CThat your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions
    • DThat your phone has games loaded
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. That your radio, torch and notebook work and you know the site instructions

    Working equipment and a clear understanding of your instructions keep you safe and effective.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    When should you write notes about an incident?

    • AOnly if someone was injured
    • BAs soon as possible, while the details are fresh
    • CAt the end of the week
    • DOnly if police ask for them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. As soon as possible, while the details are fresh

    Notes made at or near the time are more accurate and are more useful as evidence.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which hazard control is the most effective?

    • ATelling people to be careful
    • BPutting up a warning sign
    • CRemoving the hazard completely
    • DWearing personal protective equipment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Removing the hazard completely

    Eliminating a hazard is best. Personal protective equipment and warnings are the least effective because they rely on people's behaviour.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    In general, what legal powers does an unarmed security officer have in Australia?

    • AThe same powers as a police officer
    • BMostly the same powers as any other person, plus authority given by the owner or occupier
    • CMore powers than police while on private property
    • DNo legal powers at all
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Mostly the same powers as any other person, plus authority given by the owner or occupier

    A security licence does not make you a police officer. Your powers come from the general law that applies to everyone and from the authority your client gives you over their property.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is 'tailgating' in access control?

    • ALeaving work early
    • BAn unauthorised person following an authorised person through a secure door
    • CDriving too close to a security car
    • DHolding a door for a delivery driver who has signed in
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. An unauthorised person following an authorised person through a secure door

    Tailgating gets around access systems. Politely check the person's authority before letting them through.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the most important detail to give the emergency service on a Triple Zero call?

    • AYour shift times
    • BYour opinion of who is to blame
    • CThe exact address or location
    • DThe weather
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The exact address or location

    Help cannot come if they do not know where to go. Give a clear address or landmark and stay calm.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Which action helps calm an angry person?

    • AStanding very close to show control
    • BArguing until they admit fault
    • CSpeaking calmly, listening and giving them space
    • DPointing your finger at them
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speaking calmly, listening and giving them space

    A calm tone, respect and space lower tension. Aggressive body language usually makes things worse.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    When you call Triple Zero, what is the first thing the operator asks?

    • AYour security licence number
    • BYour employer's name
    • CWhether you need police, fire or ambulance
    • DYour date of birth
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Whether you need police, fire or ambulance

    The operator first asks which service you need, then connects you to that service.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Why should you vary your patrol times and routes?

    • ATo avoid walking past cameras
    • BTo make the shift go faster
    • CSo people cannot predict where you will be
    • DBecause the same route is boring
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. So people cannot predict where you will be

    Predictable patrols are easy for offenders to avoid. Varying them increases deterrence and the chance of detecting problems.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A manager tells you to refuse entry to people because of their race. What should you do?

    • ARefuse to follow the instruction, because race discrimination is unlawful
    • BFollow it if the dress code allows
    • CFollow it because the manager is in charge
    • DFollow it only on busy nights
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Refuse to follow the instruction, because race discrimination is unlawful

    Federal and state anti-discrimination laws make it unlawful to refuse service because of race. Entry decisions must be based on fair and lawful reasons such as intoxication or behaviour.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which number is the text-based emergency call service in Australia?

    • A112
    • B106
    • C101
    • D100
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 106

    106 is a text emergency call service, designed for people who cannot use a voice call. It is not SMS.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    In general terms, what is an assault?

    • AApplying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse
    • BOnly an attack using a weapon
    • COnly an attack that causes serious injury
    • DOnly an attack on a police officer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Applying force to someone, or threatening it, without lawful excuse

    Assault can include touching someone or making them fear immediate force, without their consent or a lawful excuse. Injury is not required.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Why should people not use lifts during a fire evacuation?

    • ALifts are reserved for security only
    • BLifts are too slow at night
    • CLifts automatically go to the roof
    • DLifts can fail or open onto a fire floor
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Lifts can fail or open onto a fire floor

    Power can fail and lift shafts can fill with smoke. Use stairs and follow the site's emergency plan.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When dealing with a conflict, where should you position yourself?

    • AWith your back to the crowd
    • BBetween two walls so no one can get behind you
    • CWith a clear exit route and without being cornered
    • DAs close to the person as possible
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. With a clear exit route and without being cornered

    Keeping an escape route lets you leave if things turn violent. Being cornered increases the danger to you.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A visitor speaks little English. What should you do?

    • ASpeak louder and faster
    • BIgnore them until someone else helps
    • CUse simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed
    • DRefuse them service
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Use simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed

    Plain words, gestures and patience help. For important matters, use an interpreter service rather than guessing.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A patron insults you and then walks away. Can you use force against them?

    • AYes, if your client agrees
    • BYes, once they have left the venue
    • CYes, if they insulted your uniform
    • DNo, force cannot be used to punish or get revenge
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, force cannot be used to punish or get revenge

    Force can only be used for a lawful purpose such as self-defence or protecting others. Force used for revenge or punishment is assault.

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