WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How should you communicate with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing?

   • AShout from behind them
   • BCover your mouth when speaking
   • CSpeak only to their companion
   • DFace them, speak clearly and offer to write things down
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Face them, speak clearly and offer to write things down

   Facing the person helps lip reading, and writing ensures the message is understood. Speak directly to the person, not only to their companion.

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

   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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Why should you rule a line through blank spaces in your notebook?

    • ATo save ink
    • BBecause the regulator collects notebooks
    • CSo nothing can be added later
    • DTo make the page look tidy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. So nothing can be added later

    Closing off blank space protects the notes from later additions and keeps them reliable as evidence.

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