Queensland Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What is the main purpose of access control?

   • ARecording every passer-by on the street
   • BMaking sure only authorised people and vehicles enter
   • CCollecting money at the entrance
   • DKeeping all doors locked at all times
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Making sure only authorised people and vehicles enter

   Access control protects people and property by checking who is allowed in and keeping out those who are not.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   During screening you find an item that may be dangerous. What should you do?

   • AKeep it for yourself
   • BHand it back and let them in
   • CThrow it in the nearest bin
   • DFollow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Follow the site's procedure and do not handle it unsafely

   Screening procedures tell you how to deal with prohibited or dangerous items, including when to call police.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   How should you treat personal information you collect at work, such as names in a visitor log?

   • AUse it only for the job and keep it secure
   • BPost it online to warn others
   • CTake copies home to save time
   • DShare it with friends if they ask
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Use it only for the job and keep it secure

   Personal information must be handled carefully and only for its purpose. Misusing it can breach privacy law and your licence conditions.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   A person you asked to leave pushes past you and runs off. Nobody is in danger. What is the best response?

   • AChase them down the street
   • BTackle them before they reach the exit
   • CThrow something to slow them down
   • DLet them go, note a description and report it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Let them go, note a description and report it

   Chasing or tackling creates a high risk of injury and may not be lawful. A good description and report are usually the right outcome.

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which qualification is the usual entry-level training for unarmed security guards and crowd controllers in Australia?

    • AA Certificate II in Hospitality
    • BCPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
    • CCPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
    • DCPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

    States such as Victoria and Queensland list the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) as the training for unarmed guard and crowd control work.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Who has the primary duty of care for the health and safety of workers under the model WHS laws?

    • AThe person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
    • BThe local council
    • CEach customer of the business
    • DThe workers' union
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)

    The PCBU must ensure the health and safety of workers while at work and of others who may be affected by the work.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Under the model WHS laws, what must workers do about reasonable safety instructions?

    • AFollow them only if they agree
    • BFollow them only when a supervisor is watching
    • CComply with them as far as they reasonably can
    • DIgnore them during busy periods
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Comply with them as far as they reasonably can

    Workers must comply with reasonable instructions and cooperate with reasonable policies and procedures they have been told about.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What does 'continuity of evidence' (chain of custody) mean?

    • AA list of every officer on the roster
    • BA record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found
    • CA copy of CCTV footage kept at home
    • DThe order in which witnesses are interviewed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found

    Courts need to know that evidence was not changed or swapped. Recording each person who handled it, and when, shows that it is reliable.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

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