Ontario Security Guard Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Under section 494(2), who may arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property?

   • AOnly the owner, never an employee
   • BAny person passing by, for any offence anywhere
   • COnly police officers
   • DThe owner or lawful possessor of the property, or a person they authorize, such as a guard
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The owner or lawful possessor of the property, or a person they authorize, such as a guard

   Section 494(2) gives this power to the owner or person in lawful possession of the property and to people they authorize, which is how many guards are covered.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Which sentence belongs in an incident report?

   • AThe man looked like a typical thief.
   • BAt 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
   • CI think he was probably on drugs.
   • DEveryone knows people like him steal.
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.

   Reports record facts you saw and heard, with times. Leave out guesses, opinions and stereotypes.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   A store owner offers you free goods if you "look the other way" during a theft by a friend. What should you do?

   • ARefuse and report the offer to your supervisor
   • BAccept, but only if the goods are cheap
   • CAsk for money instead
   • DAccept, since it is a small favour
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor

   Accepting gifts for ignoring wrongdoing is unethical, may be a crime, and could cost you your licence.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   During an evacuation, when may people go back into the building?

   • AOnly when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe
   • BAfter 10 minutes
   • CWhen they can no longer see smoke
   • DWhen the alarm stops ringing
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Only when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe

   Silence does not mean safety. Re-entry is allowed only when the fire department or the person in charge of the emergency gives the all-clear.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You find a person collapsed who is not breathing normally. What should you do?

   • AWait a few minutes to see if they wake up
   • BCarry them to the staff room
   • CGive them a drink of water
   • DCheck the area is safe, call 911 or have someone call, and start CPR if trained
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Check the area is safe, call 911 or have someone call, and start CPR if trained

   Make sure the scene is safe, get help on the way fast, and start CPR if you are trained. Send someone for an AED if one is available.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Why should you never leave blank lines or spaces between notebook entries?

   • ABecause supervisors count the lines
   • BSo nothing can be added later, which protects the notes' credibility
   • CTo save paper
   • DBecause blank spaces are reserved for police
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. So nothing can be added later, which protects the notes' credibility

   Blank spaces could let someone add words later. Draw a line through unused space.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What makes consent to a search valid?

   • AIt is given by the person's friend
   • BIt is given after the guard threatens to call police
   • CIt is given freely by a person who knows they can say no
   • DIt is assumed because the person did not complain
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. It is given freely by a person who knows they can say no

   Consent must be voluntary and informed. Consent given under pressure or threats is not real consent.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Can a security guard search a person's bag just because the person looks suspicious?

   • ANo. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
   • BYes, if the guard has a strong feeling
   • CYes, but only at night
   • DYes, guards may search anyone on private property
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority

   Guards have no general power to search. Touching a person or their belongings without consent or legal authority can be an assault.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Section 29(2) of the Criminal Code says a person making an arrest must, where it is feasible, tell the person…

   • Athe guard's home address
   • Bthe store manager's name
   • Cthe reason for the arrest
   • Dthe value of the items taken
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. the reason for the arrest

   Everyone who arrests a person has a duty, where feasible, to give notice of the reason for the arrest (or the warrant or process).

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How do a security guard's arrest powers compare with a police officer's?

    • AA guard can arrest for any provincial offence anywhere
    • BA guard has all police powers while on duty
    • CA guard has more powers than police on private property
    • DA guard generally has the same arrest powers as any private citizen
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A guard generally has the same arrest powers as any private citizen

    Guards are not peace officers. Their arrest powers come mainly from section 494 of the Criminal Code, which applies to everyone, plus any provincial trespass law.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A friend asks a guard what a well-known customer bought at the store the guard protects. What should the guard do?

    • APost it online
    • BSell the information to a reporter
    • CRefuse, because information learned on the job is confidential
    • DTell the friend, since it is harmless
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Refuse, because information learned on the job is confidential

    Guards often see private information. Keeping it confidential is part of professional ethics and privacy law.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In the 24-hour clock, what is 7:45 p.m.?

    • A17:45
    • B21:45
    • C07:45
    • D19:45
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 19:45

    Add 12 to afternoon and evening hours: 7 + 12 = 19, so 7:45 p.m. is 19:45.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A concert posts a rule that bags are checked at the door. A person refuses the check. What is the proper response?

    • AAccuse them of theft in front of others
    • BArrest the person for refusing
    • CPolitely refuse them entry, since the check is a condition of entry
    • DSearch the bag by force
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Politely refuse them entry, since the check is a condition of entry

    A bag check at the door is a condition of entry. The person may say no and not enter. Refusing is not an offence.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What does "finds committing" mean when a guard decides whether to make a citizen's arrest?

    • AThe guard found evidence the next day
    • BThe guard personally sees the offence happening
    • CThe guard suspects the person because of how they look
    • DSomeone told the guard about the offence
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The guard personally sees the offence happening

    You must see the offence yourself. An arrest based only on someone else's story or on a hunch can be unlawful.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does "over" mean at the end of a radio transmission?

    • AThere is an emergency
    • BPlease repeat your message
    • CI have finished speaking and expect a reply
    • DThe conversation is finished and no reply is needed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. I have finished speaking and expect a reply

    "Over" hands the conversation back. "Out" means the conversation is finished, so "over and out" is a contradiction.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What is the purpose of a muster point (assembly area) in an evacuation?

    • ATo hold a meeting about the cause of the fire
    • BTo park emergency vehicles
    • CTo gather people in one safe place so everyone can be accounted for
    • DTo let people collect their belongings
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. To gather people in one safe place so everyone can be accounted for

    A headcount at the muster point tells responders whether anyone may still be inside.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Where law and employer policy allow it, a guard who has made a lawful arrest may do a limited search mainly for…

    • Aweapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence
    • Binformation to share online
    • Canything the guard is curious about
    • Dthe person's wallet to collect payment
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. weapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence

    A search after arrest is limited to safety and protecting evidence. Many employers do not allow guards to search at all, so follow your policy.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Where do the main rules on trespassing on private property come from in Canada?

    • AThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
    • BThe Criminal Code only
    • CProvincial and territorial trespass laws
    • DMunicipal parking bylaws
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Provincial and territorial trespass laws

    Each province has its own trespass law, such as Alberta's Trespass to Premises Act and Ontario's Trespass to Property Act. Learn the one where you work.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Under section 494(2)(b), an owner or authorized guard may arrest within a reasonable time after the offence only if they believe on reasonable grounds that…

    • Athe person admitted the offence on video
    • Bit is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest
    • Cthe property is worth more than $5,000
    • Dthe person has left the province
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. it is not feasible in the circumstances for a peace officer to make the arrest

    An arrest after the fact is allowed under 494(2)(b) only within a reasonable time and only when it is not feasible for a peace officer to make the arrest.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Why should a guard vary patrol routes and times?

    • ABecause the same route is boring
    • BSo people cannot predict when the guard will pass
    • CTo avoid writing patrol notes
    • DTo make patrols shorter
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. So people cannot predict when the guard will pass

    A predictable patrol is easy to avoid. Changing routes and timing makes it harder for someone to plan a crime around you.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How many sections does a WHMIS safety data sheet (SDS) have?

    • A24
    • B10
    • C16
    • D8
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 16

    An SDS has 16 sections, covering hazards, first aid, firefighting, handling, storage and more.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

    • APush, Alert, Spray, Stop
    • BPoint, Activate, Shake, Spray
    • CPull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
    • DPull, Alarm, Spray, Stand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    Pull the pin, aim low at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which three words sum up the main job of a security guard?

    • AArrest, search and detain
    • BInvestigate, charge and prosecute
    • CPatrol, enforce and punish
    • DObserve, deter and report
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Observe, deter and report

    Guards protect people and property by watching carefully, being visible so people think twice about crime, and reporting what they see to the right people.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    After calling 911 for a medical emergency, why should a guard send someone to meet the ambulance at the entrance?

    • ABecause paramedics cannot enter private property
    • BTo keep the crowd entertained
    • CTo collect payment for the call
    • DTo guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. To guide paramedics to the patient as quickly as possible

    In large buildings, a guide at the door, with elevators and doors ready, can save valuable minutes.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?

    • AAt the ceiling above the fire
    • BAt the base of the fire
    • CAt the top of the flames
    • DInto the smoke
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At the base of the fire

    The fuel is burning at the base. Spraying the flames or smoke wastes the extinguisher.

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