WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 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.

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

   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.

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

   Which is an example of active listening?

   • APlanning your reply while they talk
   • BRepeating back what the person said in your own words
   • CLooking at your phone to stay busy
   • DInterrupting to save time
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Repeating back what the person said in your own words

   Paraphrasing shows the person you are listening and checks that you understood. It can also calm people down.

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
   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.

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When checking photo ID, what should you look for?

   • AThat the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
   • BOnly the card's colour
   • COnly the person's first name
   • DWhether the person smiles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering

   Checking the photo, details, expiry and security features helps spot fake, altered or borrowed cards.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Who may carry items such as batons or handcuffs while working in security?

    • AAny officer working night shift
    • BAny officer whose client agrees
    • CAnyone who buys them legally online
    • DOnly officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Only officers allowed to under their state's laws and licence, with the right training

    Batons, handcuffs and similar items are tightly controlled and need specific licence permission and training. Rules differ between states.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

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

    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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Who is allowed to deliver and assess the Certificate II in Security Operations?

    • AA local council
    • BA private tutor who is not registered
    • CA registered training organisation (RTO)
    • DAny licensed security company
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A registered training organisation (RTO)

    Nationally recognised security training must be completed with a registered training organisation, and some states also keep their own list of approved RTOs.

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

    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.

25. Vraag 25 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.

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