Victoria Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 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?
   Toon antwoord

   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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A patron refuses to let you look in their bag. There is no court order and no law requiring a search. What can you generally do?

   • AHold them until police arrive
   • BTake the bag and search it anyway
   • CRefuse them entry or ask them to leave, following site procedure
   • DArrest them for refusing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Refuse them entry or ask them to leave, following site procedure

   Searches by security officers generally need the person's consent, often as a condition of entry. If they refuse, you can refuse entry, but you cannot force a search.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   A friend asks what goes on at the site where you work. What should you do?

   • APost about it on social media
   • BKeep client information confidential
   • CTell them about the alarm codes
   • DShare photos of the site's layout
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Keep client information confidential

   Client information, including security arrangements, must stay confidential. Sharing it could put people and property at risk.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What is a sign that a person may be intoxicated?

   • AShowing valid ID
   • BAsking for a glass of water
   • CClear speech and steady walk
   • DSlurred speech and unsteady walking
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Slurred speech and unsteady walking

   Common signs include slurred speech, loss of balance, glassy eyes and loud or aggressive behaviour. Watch for medical problems too.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Under the model WHS laws, what must workers do for their own safety?

   • ANothing, because safety is only the employer's job
   • BTake reasonable care for their own health and safety
   • CBuy their own safety equipment
   • DWrite the workplace safety policy
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Take reasonable care for their own health and safety

   Workers have their own duties under work health and safety laws, including taking reasonable care for their own health and safety.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    How can offering choices help de-escalate a situation?

    • AIt gives the person a sense of control and a way to back down
    • BIt always ends the conversation quickly
    • CIt means you never need to set limits
    • DIt shows you have no authority
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It gives the person a sense of control and a way to back down

    People who feel cornered are more likely to fight. Two acceptable options let them save face while still meeting the rules.

15. Vraag 15 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

16. Vraag 16 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Who, what, when, where, why and how

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

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    How do you spell 'ABC' using the phonetic alphabet?

    • AAlpha Beta Charlie
    • BAble Baker Charlie
    • CApple Bravo Charlie
    • DAlpha Bravo Charlie
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Alpha Bravo Charlie

    The international phonetic alphabet uses Alpha, Bravo and Charlie for A, B and C so letters are not confused on the radio.

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