WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Why do wardens do a headcount at the assembly area?

   • ATo tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside
   • BTo record who left work early
   • CTo decide who can go home first
   • DTo check uniforms
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. To tell emergency services if anyone may still be inside

   Knowing who is missing lets firefighters target their search and avoids putting people at risk for no reason.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   During an evacuation, where should people be directed?

   • ATo their cars to leave straight away
   • BTo any nearby café
   • CTo the roof
   • DTo the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. To the site's assembly area, following the emergency plan

   Assembly areas let wardens check that everyone is out. People who leave without telling anyone may be searched for.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You discover a fire. What should you do first?

   • ATry to put out every fire yourself
   • BRaise the alarm and make sure people are warned
   • CFinish your patrol first
   • DCollect your belongings
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Raise the alarm and make sure people are warned

   Warning people and calling the fire brigade come first. Only fight a small fire if it is safe and you are trained.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You are not sure whether an offence has been committed. What is usually the best action?

   • AObserve, record details and contact police or your supervisor
   • BMake an arrest to be safe
   • CIgnore it completely
   • DSearch the person to find out
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Observe, record details and contact police or your supervisor

   If you are unsure, an arrest could be unlawful. Watching, noting descriptions and calling police keeps you within your powers.

7. Vraag 7 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   An alarm goes off in an area you are patrolling. What should you do?

   • ATurn it off and go home
   • BRespond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find
   • CIgnore it because most alarms are false
   • DWait until the end of your shift to check
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Respond following site procedure, approach carefully and report what you find

   Treat every alarm as real until checked. Approach with care, look for signs of entry or fire and report it.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which of these topics is part of the Certificate II in Security Operations?

    • AInstalling alarm systems
    • BManaging intoxicated persons
    • CFirearm handling
    • DRunning a security business
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Managing intoxicated persons

    The Certificate II units include applying security procedures to manage intoxicated persons. Alarm installation, business management and firearms belong to other qualifications.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You make a mistake in your notebook. How should you correct it?

    • AScribble over it until it cannot be read
    • BTear the page out
    • CCover it with correction fluid
    • DRule a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Rule a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it

    Corrections must stay visible so nobody can claim the notes were changed. Never remove pages.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You receive a phone call saying there is a bomb in the building. What should you do?

    • AEvacuate silently without telling anyone
    • BStay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words
    • CHang up straight away
    • DTell the caller they are lying
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words

    Details such as the caller's words, voice and background noise help police. Follow your site's bomb threat procedure and report at once.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    When you give evidence in court, how should you use your notebook?

    • ARead out a script your manager wrote
    • BAsk the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time
    • CRely on memory and guess any gaps
    • DAdd new details to your notes the night before
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Ask the court's permission to refer to notes you made at the time

    Notes made at or soon after the event help you give accurate evidence. Changing them later would damage your credibility.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    After making a citizen's arrest, what must you do?

    • AQuestion the person in your office for several hours
    • BHold the person until the end of your shift
    • CTake a photo of the person and let them go
    • DHand the person over to police as soon as you reasonably can
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Hand the person over to police as soon as you reasonably can

    A private person may only hold someone long enough to hand them to police. Delaying without good reason can turn a lawful arrest into unlawful detention.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    How should you describe a person in a report?

    • AWork from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos
    • BWrite 'normal looking'
    • CGuess their name
    • DOnly describe their clothing colour
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Work from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos

    A systematic description helps police identify someone. Fixed features matter because clothes can be changed.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    You notice that an area at an event is becoming dangerously overcrowded. What should you do?

    • ATell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area
    • BIgnore it because the crowd seems happy
    • CWait until someone complains
    • DOpen more bars to keep people busy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Tell your supervisor at once and help control entry to that area

    Overcrowding can lead to crushing. Acting early, such as stopping entry and opening space, can prevent serious injuries.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Why are check-in calls important for a security officer working alone?

    • AThey are only needed in winter
    • BThey replace incident reports
    • CThey prove you are awake
    • DSomeone will notice quickly if you need help
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Someone will notice quickly if you need help

    Lone workers face extra risk. Regular check-ins mean help can be sent if you fail to call in.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which factor helps decide whether force was reasonable?

    • AHow tired you were at the end of your shift
    • BWhether the person was rude to you earlier in the week
    • CThe colour of the person's clothing
    • DThe level of threat, including any weapons and the number of people involved
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The level of threat, including any weapons and the number of people involved

    Reasonableness depends on the whole situation: the threat, size and number of people, weapons, injuries and whether safer options were available.

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